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  • Top-down targets have failed to deliver more homes

    The abolition of Regional Strategies and reforms of the planning system are central to boosting homes and jobs Communities Secretary Eric Pickles…

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

  • The Building Act 1984, Building (amendment) Regulations 2011: circular 02/2011

    Circular about changes made by the Building (Amendment) Regulations 2011 (SI 2011/1515).

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  • Mary Portas makes first town centre visits as part of her high street review

    The visits are the first of a number of engagement events Mary will undertake across the country as part of her review. During today’s visit…

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

  • Greg Barker speech to Micropower Council annual event

    I am delighted to be here to formally launch the Coalition Government’s Microgeneration Strategy. For the Coalition that has pledged to be the…

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

  • English Heritage Angel Awards

    Are you involved in rescuing a historic place?

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

  • Bob Neill raises a glass to the Great British pub on a visit to Kent

    Community Pubs Minister Bob Neill emphasises the important role of the Great British pub in the economic and social vibrancy of communities.

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

  • Greg Barker speech: Green Deal and Big Society event

    Check against delivery Good morning and welcome to the Royal Society. I can’t think of a more appropriate venue to hold this fantastic event…

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

  • New scheme to offer first-time buyers an alternative to the bank of mum and dad

    Housing Minister Grant Shapps has today encouraged aspiring first-time buyers across the country, to come forward for new Government help to…

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

  • Shapps asks lenders to back Britain's self-builders

    Housing Minister Grant Shapps will today call on the country’s biggest mortgage lenders to back a ‘self build revolution’ by lending more to…

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

  • Huhne: Homes missing out on Energy Bill savings

    **Around half of British homes not properly insulated ** **At least £100 can be saved every year ** New figures released…

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

  • Housing sector national forum: meeting the requirements of fire safety legislation

    Draft text of the speech - may differ from the delivered version. Unfortunately, the Fire Minister is unable to be here today. I will deliver…

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

  • Unpublished research reports: housing and local government

    Today the Government is publishing a further group of reports presenting the findings from research projects commissioned by the previous …

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

  • Localism and the public services revolution

    Transcript of the speech as delivered. There’s nothing milk and honey about localism. There’s nothing easy about it - there’s no guidance…

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

  • Government plans final steps to cancel backdated ports 'tax'

    Cancelling the backdated business rate payments on businesses within ports.

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

  • Minister calls on councils to get ready for proposed new powers to help homeless families

    Housing Minister Grant Shapps today called on councils to start forging closer links with landlords and letting agents in their area so they…

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

  • Positive planning: a new focus on driving sustainable development

    A major change to planning policy that will get development back on track and ensure protection for the environment has been published today…

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

  • A new settlement for planning

    Transcript of the speech as delivered. It’s a striking fact that the people gathered together in this room will, collectively, have a greater…

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

  • New green revolution needed to cut carbon emissions from existing buildings

    Andrew Stunell has today insisted that carbon reduction measures must be taken to “green-up” the country’s existing housing stock to reduce …

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

  • Historic ships photography competition

    Budding photographers and maritime enthusiasts are being encouraged to get snap happy for the chance to win prizes.

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

  • Queen's Birthday Honours List 2011

    Congratulations to all local government and fire service staff who have had their commitment and dedication reflected in the Queen's Birthday Honours List.

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