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Planning, building and the environment

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Localism Act: Power shift to communities charges on

The Government's revolution to hand power back to local communities reaches a major milestone as measures in the Localism Act come into force.
- Added: 6 April 2012
- Site: Planning, building and the environment
Andrew Stunell: Tackling inequalities for Gypsy and Traveller communities

Government commitments to tackle ingrained inequalities and promote fairness for Gypsy and Traveller communities have been unveiled in a report by Communities Minister Andrew Stunell.
- Added: 4 April 2012
- Site: Planning, building and the environment
Andrew Stunell: New look energy advice will help homeowners save money on bills

Prospective homeowners will be given better and clearer advice on making their new homes more eco-friendly, Communities Minister Andrew Stunell announced today.
- Added: 2 April 2012
- Site: Planning, building and the environment

National Planning Policy Framework

Oral statement by Greg Clark, Minister for Decentralisation and Planning.
- Published: 27 March 2012
- Statement by The Rt Hon Greg Clark MP
Garden cities: reshaping the ideas of the past for the 21st century

Housing Minister Grant Shapps writes in the Guardian that much can be learned from Ebeneezer Howard in helping to solve the housing shortage.
- Published: 19 September 2011
- Article by The Rt Hon Grant Shapps MP
A democratic design for the future of Britain's communities

The Secretary of State writes in the Guardian on why the country needs planning reforms.
- Published: 14 September 2011
- Article by The Rt Hon Eric Pickles MP