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Eric Pickles announces the first wave of projects to benefit from a £1 billion scheme to provide new homes.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Councils can now bid for government assistance to build thousands of new homes on previously-developed land.
Bulletin from the government's neighbourhood planning team about latest news and policy developments.
New plans would enable British high streets to adapt to meet the changing needs of today’s modern consumer.
Housing and Planning Minister Brandon Lewis responds to claims in the Telegraph about development on the Green Belt.
Communities Secretary Eric Pickles set out plans that put people at the heart of shaping the future development of the Ebbsfleet Garden City.
Decision letter and Inspector’s Report on recovered appeals against an enforcement notice.
Councils that bring forward brownfield land for development could benefit from a share of £5 million to get work started on the new homes.
Decision letter and Inspector’s Report on appeal relating to an application for planning permission.
Council house tenants will now benefit from higher Right to Buy discounts, and be guided through the homebuying process.
The Prime Minister's Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on WW1 commemorations, Ebola, the Help to Buy scheme and Gaza-Israel.
Eric Pickles raises the flag of his home county, Yorkshire, outside his department's headquarters.
Local residents to have a greater say over the future development of their area.
Councils should look to the private sector to help make taxpayers’ pounds go further, an independent review has found.
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