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  • £430 million cash bonus for communities who have built homes

    Housing Minister Grant Shapps today announced the latest instalment of powerful cash bonuses for communities who have built new homes. The …

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

  • New Homes Bonus bulletin: issue 1

    This bulletin shows how different authorities are using their New Homes Bonus payments to benefit their communities in diverse ways.

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  • New Homes Bonus: December 2011

    Today, I am pleased to announce the delivery of 159,000 more homes over the last year, and £431 million of government funding to local authorities…

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

  • Creation Development Trust is the Prime Minister’s first Welsh Big Society Awards Winner

    [](http://www.walesoffice.gov.uk/files/2011/12/Big-Society-Award.png)[](http://www.walesoffice.gov.uk/files/2011/12/Big-Society-Award.png) …

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

  • Rural councils need to think outside the box to deliver homes on the farm

    Communities Minister Andrew Stunell has today called on farmers and rural councils to “think outside the box” to deliver more affordable housing…

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

  • Grant Shapps hails progress towards decent social homes

    Housing Minister Grant Shapps today hailed the rapid and impressive progress that has been made to improve the nation’s social housing stock…

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

  • Information update for domestic energy assessors

    This document describes the major changes that are being made to the content and format of the Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) for domestic…

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  • Tackling the blight of empty homes in Salford

    On Monday 21 November 2011 Communities Minister Andrew Stunell visited Salford to see how empty homes are being brought back into use.

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

  • Let's talk, not strike

    I understand that people are concerned about the implications of pension reform in Local Government. Reform has become inevitable because …

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

  • Renewable Heat Incentive to open for applications

    Businesses and communities across Britain will from Monday be able to apply for a heat tariff payment, ushering in a new era of clean green …

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

  • Heritage 'Angels' celebrated

    English Heritage recognises those who have saved significant historic buildings.

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

  • £71 million to end the legacy of England's 'ghost streets'

    Housing Minister Grant Shapps today announced the allocation of more than £71 million to help families trapped in half-empty and abandoned streets…

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

  • £200m funding boost for Green Deal

    £200m of new and additional Government funding has today been announced to provide a special time-limited ‘introductory’ offer to boost the …

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

  • New rules will help end prejudices about social housing

    New flexible tenancies will help end long-held prejudices about social housing and ensure it once again becomes a springboard for success, Housing…

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

  • Housing groups' reaction to the Housing Strategy

    Rob Perrins, MD, Berkeley Homes Group, said: “The Berkeley Group welcomes this innovative initiative which will enable people who can afford…

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

  • The Department's response on the Policy Exchange report on building on green belt

    A Government spokesman said: “We have no plans to change Green Belt protection. It plays a valuable role in stopping urban sprawl. But we…

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

  • 2011 Annual Energy Statement

    Introduction Mr Speaker, with permission I would like to make a statement on our energy policy. This fulfils a commitment made in the Coalition…

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

  • Homes and economy to benefit from energy and climate policies - Huhne

    Green Deal scheme will kick start £14bn investment over the next decade, supporting at least 65,000 insulation and construction jobs by…

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

  • New Build Indemnity scheme

    The Prime Minister has today (21 November 2011) announced that the Government will provide a guarantee for up to 100,000 new mortgages at up…

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

  • New strategy to deliver homes and strengthen the economy

    An ambitious new strategy to tackle the housing shortage, boost the economy, create jobs and give people the opportunity to get on the housing…

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