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  • Councils' data demand overload radically reduced

    The volume of top-down information demanded by Whitehall is being radically reduced so councils can concentrate on delivering frontline services…

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

  • Andrew Stunell outlines plans to improve building regulations

    Communities Minister Andrew Stunell has today outlined a programme of work to improve the system of building regulation in England. Changes…

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

  • Government frees Stoke to take forward improvement locally

    Local Government Minister Bob Neill returned local leadership to Stoke today by dissolving the top-down governance board that has overseen the…

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

  • Grant Shapps launches crackdown on housing fraud

    Housing Minister Grant Shapps has today launched a new national crackdown on tenancy cheats who unlawfully sublet their council or housing association…

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

  • Non-Executive Directors appointed

    Today the Department for Communities and Local Government has appointed two Non-Executive Directors to the Department’s Board. Sara Weller,…

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

  • Call for evidence: improving the energy performance of buildings regime

    Letter from Lord Marland and Andrew Stunell seeking views on how to improve the energy performance of buildings regime.

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

  • Changes to building regulations

    I am setting out today the main elements of the programme of work the Department for Communities and Local Government will lead in the new…

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

  • Coalition announces transformation of power market

    Four reforms to provide long-term certainty for electricity investors New market to have built-in level playing field for low …

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

  • New lead non-executive appointed to DCMS board

    David Verey has been appointed by Secretary of State Jeremy Hunt, as the lead non-executive director on the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.

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

  • Warm Front funds allocated for 2010/11

    170,000 homes to be helped in 2010/11 through Warm Front Applicants already registered not affected Warm Front to be redesigned…

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

  • New legislation will extend the Right to Build across the country

    Housing Minister Grant Shapps has announced that the new Localism Bill will extend a new Community Right to Build across England. Previously…

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

  • Next steps in delivering a better deal for council house tenants

    Housing Minister Grant Shapps today announced the steps Government will take to overhaul the complex system of council house finance and return…

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

  • Localism Bill

    I am today introducing the Localism Bill to Parliament. The legislation will set the foundations for the big society by radically transforming…

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

  • Revolutionary new rights for communities will protect and transform local services

    Communities Secretary Eric Pickles today announced a package of powerful new rights for communities to challenge services and preserve local…

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

  • Next steps towards fairer social housing

    Housing Minister Grant Shapps today announced further details about the new scheme that will allow housing associations to offer flexible tenancies…

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

  • Localism Bill and social housing

    Minister for Housing and Local Government (The Rt Hon Grant Shapps): Following the Spending Review, I am today announcing further details…

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

  • No place for cowboys in Green Deal

    Tough rules to protect consumers when they insulate their properties are to be brought in as part of legislation to implement the Green Deal…

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

  • Charles Hendry's speech to the PRASEG Christmas reception

    Introduction It’s a pleasure to be here and celebrate your Christmas reception with you. And thank you to Dr Whitehead for his hospitality …

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

  • Next step in finding new UK World Heritage sites announced today

    Expert panel to decide sites to be considered for World Heritage Status nomination announced by Tourism and Heritage Minister John Penrose

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

  • Next step in finding new UK World Heritage sites announced

    The expert panel who will decide which sites go forward to be considered for nomination for World Heritage Status announced.

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