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  • 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  • Unpublished research reports: housing and local government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

  • 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

  • Feed-in Tariffs scheme - outcome of fast-track review consultation: Written Ministerial Statement by Greg Barker

    On 18 March I announced the start of a consultation on proposals to change Feed-in Tariffs (FITs) for solar photovoltaic (PV) installations…

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

  • New Feed-in Tariff levels for large-scale solar and anaerobic digestion announcecd today

    Government confirms outcome of fast track review on Feed-in Tariff (FIT) levels of support for large scale solar and Anaerobic Digestion …

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