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  • Housing ministry cedes control of devolution agenda to new department led by Louise Haigh
  • Government confirms final new town locations to be chosen by end of year
  • Rayner tells councils to find sites for new homes push

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building.co.uk /1 month ago

Housing ministry cedes control of devolution agenda to new department led by Louise Haigh

Angela Rayner’s department gains new equalities remit in machinery of government shake-up

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building.co.uk /6 days ago

Government confirms final new town locations to be chosen by end of year

Programme will feature ‘bespoke’ planning policy and ‘site specific’ delivery vehicles

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constructionenquirer.com /2 weeks ago

Rayner tells councils to find sites for new homes push

Town halls told to unlock land, cash and Section 106 deals ahead of Autumn Budget

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conservativehome.com /1 month ago

David Barton: Using the Local Plan to enhance your community

Be it proposing authentic traditional architecture Design Codes or targeted greenery planting of trees and hedgerows, if done en masse this will ellicit the right outcomes and prov...

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building.co.uk /1 month ago

Housing committee chair Eshalomi made junior minister at MHCLG

Samantha Dixon out as building safety minister with successor yet to be confirmed

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propertyindustryeye.com /1 month ago

Property industry urged to respond to government’s call for evidence

Consultation will inform future policy on digital property data and information sharing

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building.co.uk /2 weeks ago

Government reveals allocations for first £10bn spend from affordable homes programme

Councils to be named as Homes England strategic partners for first time

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ianvisits.co.uk /3 weeks ago

Government plans default ‘yes’ for new homes near railway stations

The government could fast-track proposals for new housing developments next to railway stations for construction under its plans.Read more ›

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263chat.com /1 day ago

Local Government Ministry Implicated in Irregular Land Allocations

Zvimba Rural District Council has raised concerns over political interference and land allocations allegedly being made without following proper development procedures resulting in...

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gov.uk /1 month ago

Official Statistics: Single Living Accommodation Lived Experience Survey 2026

Results from the Single Living Accommodation (SLA) Lived Experience Survey.

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gov.uk /1 week ago

The Future of Ilford Park Polish Home

Proposed closure to new admissions after 2027 and sourcing of alternative accommodation for the remaining residents, if insufficient number of residents remain.

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businessgreen.com /2 weeks ago

Government to give Mayors greater power over planning decisions

Mayors across England to be given authority to 'call in' local council planning decisions, in latest move designed to green light more housing and infrastructure projects

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bbc.co.uk /2 weeks ago

Mayors to get powers to overrule local councils on planning decisions

Housing minister Matthew Pennycook said the change was "essential" for helping mayors "effectively deliver new homes".

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propertyindustryeye.com /3 weeks ago

Reaction to government fast-tracking more homes near stations

Thousands of new homes will be built around England’s train, tram and underground stations under new planning rules introduced on 17 August, helping families to live closer to work...

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openbankingexpo.com /1 month ago

OPDA urges homebuying industry to respond to UK Government’s call for evidence on Smart Data

The Open Property Data Association (OPDA) is calling on organisations to respond to the UK Government's newly launched consultation on Smart Data schemes and help shape the future...

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thejournal.ie /1 month ago

Dublin councils survey residents for city-wide community safety plan

It’s being run by local community safety groups that have replaced former Joint Policing Committees.

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gov.uk /1 month ago

Information and guidance on civilian housing

Civilian housing options; information for service personnel and their dependants.

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theguardian.com /3 weeks ago

Loosening of planning rules in England to allow more new homes near stations

Angela Rayner to launch guidance for ‘default yes’ on developments near transport hubs, including on green belt sitesThousands more homes could be built within 10 minutes of transp...

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building.co.uk /1 month ago

Government to extend judicial review reforms to housing and transport projects

Six-week consultation launched on plans to cut legal challenges against smaller schemes

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oxfordmail.co.uk /1 month ago

Government accused of dodging scrutiny on proposed asylum centre

Calum Miller, Liberal Democrat MP for Bicester and Woodstock, is challenging the use of an 'urgent' Crown Development Order (CDO) to accommodate up to 1,250 men at MOD Bicester.

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conservativehome.com /1 month ago

David Barton: Alternative ways to save heritage buildings

The Conservatives can make a crucial difference to their communities in this chapter by actively, positively and constructively engaging with property owners to prevent sales to le...

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huffingtonpost.co.uk /2 weeks ago

Burnham To Hand Mayors Power To Take Over Local Planning Decisions

Prime Minister Andy Burnham delivers closing remarks during the first National Day for victims and survivors of terrorism memorial event at Lancaster House in London, England, Frid...

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theconstructionindex.co.uk /1 month ago

Incommunities to deliver Bradford City Village

Bradford housing provider Incommunities has been appointed funding and delivery partner for Phase 1 of the town's City Village development, funded by Homes England's brownfield fun...

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oxfordmail.co.uk /1 month ago

Local government shake‑up: Impact on Bicester asylum centre and Universal UK

Two major projects are set to continue as planned despite a major shake-up in the governing of Oxfordshire.

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