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Heathrow, HS2, Homes: How Britain's Infrastructure Projects Will Fare Under Burnham

16 Jul Communities

Keir Starmer promised to ‘get Britain building again’ but leaves No 10 with many projects still on the drawing board. Noah Vickers reports on how Andy Burnham might pick up the pace

24 Jun Communities

"We Are The Cavalry": Shiv Malik's Plans To Build A New City Near Cambridge

19 Jun Communities

Reform Council Leader Under Investigation For Sharing Contract With Reform HQ

23 May Communities

Vetting System "Needs Improvement", Senior Green Admits

09 May Communities

"Beyond A Shit Show": Labour MPs In London Push For Comms Change

05 May Communities

Will Milton Keynes Be The Nation's Bellwether Again In The Local Elections?

04 May Health

How Austerity-Hit Councils Are Passing The Buck – At The Expense Of The Most Vulnerable

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09 Aug Communities

Burnham still needs to sell devolution to the public

24 Jul Communities

It will require a huge collective effort to make the PM's pledge to end rough sleeping a reality

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20 Jul Communities

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16 Jul Communities

Heathrow, HS2, Homes: How Britain's Infrastructure Projects Will Fare Under Burnham

Keir Starmer promised to ‘get Britain building again’ but leaves No 10 with many projects still on the drawing board. Noah Vickers reports on how Andy Burnham might pick up the pace

28 Apr Communities

James Cleverly: What £2m Will Really Get You in London

Shadow housing secretary James Cleverly speaks to Noah Vickers about Keir Starmer’s ‘blatant’ misogyny, scrapping Labour’s mansion tax, and considering a run for London mayor

23 Mar Communities

Culture Clash – Lisa Nandy On Keeping Hope Alive

Critics say Lisa Nandy should spend more time meeting stakeholders in her brief, but the Culture Secretary tells Francis Elliott she’s fighting for the government to give hope to the most vulnerable. Photography by Tom Pilston

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20 Feb 2015 Communities

‘Picking up the tab’ for Right to Buy

Moat responds to new analysis revealing that there is only one council house built for every 21 sold off, saying it is more evidence that Right to Buy gifts a lot of public money away without giving taxpayers much in return.

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18 Feb 2015 Communities

Building expectations

Dave Bentley, the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) National President, reveals the side of the industry not seen on TV.

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17 Feb 2015 Communities

CDF to help more community groups take up the Community Rights

CDF is running the new First Steps programme, facilitating the networking of community groups and activists on Just Act and is part of a consortium to help communities create community economic development plans.

All you need is Glover: GGF appoints new Vice President

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16 Feb 2015 Communities

All you need is Glover: GGF appoints new Vice President

The Glass and Glazing Federation has a new Vice President who is committed to engaging the Government on issues that affect the industry.

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12 Feb 2015 Communities

How to avoid a ‘fatal blow’ to our town centres

Following Barry Sheerman MPs debate on the subject this week, the Community Development Foundation sets out some key steps to prevent the decline of the UKs town centres

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12 Feb 2015 Communities

New construction strategy will support SME firms to deliver local economic growth

The Local Government Associations (LGA) newly launched local government construction procurement strategy sets the framework for improving public procurement for small and micro firms, according to the Federation of Master Builders (FMB).

09 Feb 2015 Communities

John Mann MP: UK must unite against anti-Semitism

Chair of the APPG on Anti-Semitism, John Mann MP, introduces the latest 'Inquiry into Antisemitism' report and urges the non-jewish community to join the fight against anti-Semitism in the UK.

Tories' benefit cap plans ‘could curb housebuilding’

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06 Feb 2015 Communities

Tories' benefit cap plans ‘could curb housebuilding’

Cameron's electoral pledge to reduce the benefit cap will put off investors, raise borrowing costs, and limit types of homes built, argues Moat.

05 Feb 2015 Communities

The grass isn’t always greener in East Lancashire

Liberal Democrat peer and deputy leader of Pendle Borough Council calls on the Government to provide grants that would encourage housing developments on unprofitable brownfield sites in East Lancashire.

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04 Feb 2015 Communities

Brownfield Development - LDOs will overcome risks for SMEs

Responding to Lord Greaves' article on brownfield development, Brian Berry,Chief Executive of the Federation of Master Builders said:

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04 Feb 2015 Communities

Mott MacDonald appointed to support Thames Water’s new infrastructure alliance, UK

Mott MacDonald has been appointed to provide a major supporting role to the Agility Alliance joint venture (JV) between J. Murphy Sons Limited and Morrison Utility Services. The JV has been selected by Thames Water to work in collaboration with them on its new 1 billion infrastructure alliance contract.

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03 Feb 2015 Communities

Shadow Chancellor visits GGF member

TheGGFsstrategy to engage with MPs who haveGGFMembers in their constituencies gathered pace recently whenAnglianHome Improvements hosted a visit from theRt. Hon. Ed Balls MP, Shadow Chancellor on23rdJanuary.

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03 Feb 2015 Communities

GGF welcomes new vice president

The Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) is delighted to announce the appointment of Andrew Glover, Managing Director of West Yorkshire Windows as theGGFsnew Vice President.

03 Feb 2015 Environment

Insulation industry practices ‘unacceptable’

John Denham MP calls for the government to protect people from faulty cavity wall insulation by ensuring an effective monitoring process.

MPs call to end 'muddy boots' reputation

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30 Jan 2015 Communities

MPs call to end 'muddy boots' reputation

Brandon Lewis MP, Emma Reynolds MP, and Stephen Williams MP debate on apprenticeships, ghost homes, and access to finance for SMEs.

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28 Jan 2015 Communities

One million over-75s live in ‘non-decent’ housing

Electrical Safety First is urging the Government to address poor quality housing after its new report concludes that one million people aged over 75 currently live in properties which fail to meet the Governments own Decent Homes Standard.

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21 Jan 2015 Communities

Westminster event raises awareness of competent electricians

Registered Competent Person Electrical (RCPE), the Government backed register of approved electricians, received significant cross-party support today at a drop-in session held for MPs and industry stakeholders at Portcullis House, Westminster.

The English language transforms the lives of migrants

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19 Jan 2015 Communities

The English language transforms the lives of migrants

Cambridge Assessment's Parliamentary Manager Andrew Williams argues that increasing support for non-English speaking migrants will produce a more united society and a stronger economy.

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12 Jan 2015 Communities

Meat quality key to driving success in beef and lamb sector

Enhancing meat eating quality is key to help maximise returns throughout the supply chain and maintaining consumer confidence, according to EBLEX.

Baroness Valentine: London must not get carried away by ‘tide of optimism’

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08 Jan 2015 Communities

Baroness Valentine: London must not get carried away by ‘tide of optimism’

The baroness explains how a new report sets out a much needed formula for the capital to achieve 'world-beating income growth'.

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17 Dec 2014 Communities

Electrical Safety First welcomes fewer fires in Scottish homes

Electrical Safety First is delighted that the number of fires in Scottish homes has decreased this year but the Charity warns that there is still much to be done to keep people safe around electricity.

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17 Dec 2014 Communities

The real risk of fakes

EDM raises questions on risks from counterfeit electrical goods.

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15 Dec 2014 Communities

Government questioned over risks from counterfeit goods

Clare Adamson, MSP for Central Scotland, has tabled a Motion recognising the work of Electrical Safety First and its campaign to raise awareness of online sales of counterfeit electrical products.

Lord Best: Construction industry can address big challenges in politics

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24 Nov 2014 Communities

Lord Best: Construction industry can address big challenges in politics

President of the Local Government Association, Lord Best has said the biggest challenges in politics today could be addressed by the construction industry.

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