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Upside down houses in Salford and light weight homes in Milton Keynes are just two of the winning designs recognised for providing high quality homes that will last, at this year's Housing Design Awards...
Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, Hazel Blears, has announced extra funding to encourage local government to spread their good practice and work - from affordable housing to anti-social behaviour.
A new agreement to support the delivery of more homes and the regeneration of communities has been launched today by Housing Minister Caroline Flint, LGA Chairman Sir Simon Milton and HCA Chief Executive Designate Sir Bob Kerslake.
Advice on training, employment and childcare are just some of the extra services that will be on offer to people when they discuss their housing options with their local authority said Housing Minister Caroline Flint today...
New immediate measures designed to respond to the impact of the credit crunch on the housing market and maintain the delivery of new affordable housing, were announced today by Housing Minister Caroline Flint.
A £66.4million investment to build 16 new fire stations in the North West was confirmed by Communities and Local Government today.
Commercial buildings are scoring an average 'C' energy rating, according to early results from the introduction of Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) to the commercial sector.
Communities Minister Baroness Andrews has confirmed nearly £500m for neighbourhood partnerships in deprived communities across the country, to continue helping their work to cut crime levels, improve educational achievements and boost job opportunities.
The results of a comprehensive shake up of council targets and priorities.
New research released today by Housing Minister Caroline Flint reveals current support for the development of eco-towns among the general public outnumbers opposition by a ratio of 5:1.
The Government's drive to deliver much needed new affordable homes and safeguard higher housing standards for 8 million social housing tenants took another step forward today.
Local Government Minister John Healey has today announced that the Government will take action to tackle excessive council tax rises set by eight authorities in 2008/09.
Local Government Minister John Healey today confirmed that 371 councils will share almost £300million as a reward for successfully promoting economic growth in their areas.
People need more power to influence and control their local services Communities Secretary Hazel Blears said today, as new figures show that fewer than four in ten people feel their voices are being heard at local level.
Floods Recovery Minister John Healey today 23 June 2008 paid tribute to the thousands of people who helped the country get back on its feet after last summer's floods.
The fifteen experts on the Eco-towns Challenge Panel have today set out a series of recommendations for potential eco-town developers, designed to improve their plans to create world-leading sustainable developments...
Floods Recovery Minister John Healey today announced Government plans to publicly recognise the efforts of charities that helped communities hit by last summer's floods.
Floods Recovery Minister John Healey today said that thanks to the combined efforts of councils, housing associations, insurers and Government the pace of progress getting people back home following last summer's floods is picking up.
Communities and Local Government has confirmed a £27.1million PFI credit boost for Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service to build or refurbish ten fire stations in the county.
Local Government Minister John Healey today praised councils on improving the amount of council tax collected for the eighth successive year.
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