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  • 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

  • Affordable rent

    Further to the Written Statement of 14 February from my Rt Hon Friend, The Minister for Housing and Local Government, I am today announcing…

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

  • Local Government Association housing seminar

    Transcript of the speech as delivered. Thanks Gary. I’ve been Housing Minister for over a year now. That’s quite an achievement - I shadowed…

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

  • Neighbourhood planning is an opportunity for councillors

    As readers of the MJ will well know, this country’s planning system has grown increasingly acrimonious in recent years. Centralised decision…

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

  • 'Seminal post-war housing estate' in Paddington is listed by Heritage Minister John Penrose

    The Hallfield Estate in London, designed by Berthold Lubetkin and Tecton, awarded Grade II listed status by Heritage Minister John Penrose.

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

  • The Hallfield Estate in Paddington gets Grade II status

    John Penrose lists ‘seminal post-war housing estate’.

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

  • Bob Neill responds to an article in the Independent regarding land auctions

    Bob Neill responds to an article in The Independent  that claims the Government is not supportive of land auctions. How to afford more homes…

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

  • Government plans release of public land to build 100,000 homes

    Housing Minister Grant Shapps has today announced Government plans to release enough public land to build as many as 100,000 new, much-needed…

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

  • Communities get power to protect green spaces

    People are to be given the ability to protect environmentally and locally important special green spaces, Communities Secretary Eric Pickles…

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

  • Grant Shapps calls on communities to start building their vision for their local area

    Housing Minister Grant Shapps has today called on communities to start laying the foundations for the future developments they would like to…

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

  • Empty prospects

    For every two families needing a home in this country, there is one property standing empty. It has been a determination of mine for a long…

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

  • Eric Pickles urges bank holiday vigilance against planning cheats

    Communities and Local Government Secretary Eric Pickles is today reminding councils to be alert over the bank holiday weekend so no one can …

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

  • Government wins second legal challenge on Regional Strategies

    Planning authorities and inspectors can take the Coalition Government’s intention to abolish Regional Strategies into consideration in deciding…

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

  • Grant Shapps helps local communities make cycling safer

    Local Government Minister Grant Shapps has today set the wheels in motion to give councils the freedom to make their areas more bike-friendly…

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

  • One public estate conference

    Transcript of the speech as delivered. I am particularly pleased to be able to address this conference today. I am also very grateful to …

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

  • John Penrose praises National Heritage List for England

    Heritage Minister speaks at launch of national listed buildings database and 4-year plan.

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

  • Nicolas Poussin's remarkable painting, Ordination, under export threat

    Culture Minister Ed Vaizey has placed a temporary export bar on a highly significant painting by Poussin.

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