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The government's landmark Planning and Infrastructure Bill has received Royal Assent today.
The funding injection is aimed at restoring pride, and councils will have more resources available to bring back libraries, youth services and community hubs.
The Secretary of State Steve Reed has written to local authority leaders and metro mayors about the government’s next phase of reforms to accelerate growth and housebuilding.
The Secretary of State Steve Reed has written to stakeholders about the government’s next phase of reforms to accelerate growth and housebuilding.
Letter appointing reviewer to the independent review into foreign financial interference in UK politics, alongside a copy of the review's terms of reference.
An independent review, led by Philip Rycroft, into foreign financial interference in UK politics has been commissioned by the government.
The government has launched a major consultation on a revamped National Planning Policy Framework today.
Revealed: The 14 Scottish most in need communities each to benefit from up to £20 million UK Government Pride in Place Programme funding.
The National Plan to End Homelessness has been launched today, and will support the most vulnerable people in our society.
Local people are invited to join their neighbourhood boards to have a say in shaping their areas over the next decade as part of the Pride in Place programme.
For the department, the Budget brings the prospect of thousands of new homes, new powers for Mayors, hundreds more planners and major investment
England’s mayors will be able to invest in transport, infrastructure, and the visitor economy through a new levy on overnight stays.
Outdated funding formulas that penalised deprived areas for decades are being scrapped, so local people finally get the vital public services they deserve.
Housebuilding near well-connected train stations will receive a default “yes” in future if they meet certain rules, ensuring more homes are built
Historic reforms as part of the Renters' Rights Act will kick in from 1 May 2026, benefitting 11 million renters across England.
Sweeping reforms will strengthen standards and rebuild confidence in local government.
Mayors outside of London to be given greater influence over the government's historic £39 billion Social and Affordable Homes Programme.
Letter to Surrey council leaders with the Secretary of State’s decision on local government reorganisation.
New laws are now in force protecting social housing tenants from emergency hazards and damp and mould. The changes are a lasting legacy to Awaab Ishak.
Renters’ Rights Bill receives Royal Assent today, securing a fairer future for 11 million private renters in England
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