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  • Local democracy: November 2011

    The Government has today launched a consultation, ‘What can a mayor do for your city?’. We are asking local communities to contribute their…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Barker: Boom and bust for solar must be avoided

    New tariffs proposed Energy efficiency requirement from April Urgent action is needed to put the solar industry on a steadier, clearer…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Greg Barker visit: Green Deal skills in Cambridge

    31 October 2011 DECC Climate Change Minister, Greg Barker, visited Cambridge to meet with local businesses, organisations and stakeholders …

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Gregory Barker MP Written Ministerial Statement on Feed-in Tariffs Scheme

    31 October 2011 Today I am publishing a consultation paper on proposed changes to Feed-in Tariffs (FITs) for solar photovoltaics (PV). The…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Nationwide home swaps become 'just a click away'

    Housing Minister Grant Shapps has today launched a new national scheme that, for the first time, will allow social housing tenants wanting to…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • HomeSwap Direct offers fresh opportunities for social tenants

    The government’s new national HomeSwap Direct scheme will make it easier for tenants living in a council or housing association home to find…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Julian Ashby appointed HCA Regulation Committee Chair

    Housing Minister Grant Shapps has today confirmed that Julian Ashby, deputy chairman of the Tenant Services Authority, has been appointed Chairman…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Grant Shapps calls on social landlords to help their tenants reduce energy bills

    Housing Minister Grant Shapps today called on councils and housing associations across the country to help their tenants during this time of…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Role of building societies

    Transcript of the speech as delivered. Building societies occupy a unique space in national life. You’ll know the history much better than…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Government moves ahead with plans to abolish regional plans and protect the green belt

    Pressure to build on the Green Belt is being removed with the revocation of Regional Plans according to environmental assessments published …

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Grant Shapps calls for 30-year mortgages

    Housing Minister Grant Shapps has today called on lenders to consider offering more longer-term fixed mortgages of as much as 30 years, to encourage…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • The Rt Hon Chris Huhne MP's Written Ministerial Statement on the Hills Fuel Poverty Review interim report

    In March 2011, I announced the appointment of Professor John Hills of the London School of Economics to lead an Independent Review of the fuel…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • One year to Green Deal - Energy Act becomes law

    The Energy Act has become law setting in stone the legal framework for the Green Deal, which will be launched in Autumn next year. The Green…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Housing Minister Grant Shapps responds to article in the Daily Mail on the new HomeSwap Direct scheme

    Housing Minister Grant Shapps responds to Janet Street Porter article in Daily Mail suggesting that HomeSwap Direct will not be effective. …

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • The Rt Hon Chris Huhne MP's statement on Ofgem announcement about energy billing

    Responding to Ofgem’s proposals coming out of its Retail Market Review, Energy Secretary The Rt Hon Chris Huhne MP said: “I welcome Ofgem’s…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Royal Parks photo competition

    The Royal Parks are hosting some key events during the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Communities to get new planning powers to bring jobs and homes to their neighbourhood

    New planning powers giving communities the ability to shape the character of their neighbourhood were published for consultation today by Decentralisation…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Lincolnshire Council to lead new network supporting councils go for growth

    Lincolnshire County Council has been selected to head up a new housing growth best practice network that will champion effective approaches …

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Stunell and Neville kick off revolution in tackling carbon emissions

    Communities Minister Andrew Stunell today joined ex-footballer and sustainability campaigner Gary Neville in Sheffield to open a revolutionary…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • No second night out homeless link conference

    Transcript of the speech as delivered. No Second Night Out - that’s some ambition. But if Boris promises it can be done in London why shouldn…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government