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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.

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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).

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12 Feb 2015 Economy

UK needs more construction workers to deliver increase in Government Construction pipeline, warns KPMG

By the end of 2016, spades will be in the ground in over 80 per cent of the projects in the UK Government Construction Pipeline, according to analysis published today by KPMG.

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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 Economy

2013 figures reveal modest recovery in timber pallet production

The supply of new timber pallets increased slightly in 2013, according to new Timbertrends figures.

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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.

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30 Jan 2015 Economy

Global Calculator: Launch of online forecasting tool highlights potential for sustainable development

It is possible to provide European living standards for the worlds growing population while still meeting international climate change targets.

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.

New research finds young carers are 'worried and stressed'

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29 Jan 2015 Health

New research finds young carers are 'worried and stressed'

Young carers are worried and stressed, but proud of what they do, a leading charity has found.

Government 'must invest in construction to secure jobs and homes'

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28 Jan 2015 Home affairs

Government 'must invest in construction to secure jobs and homes'

Gearing up ahead of tonight’s panel discussion, Brandon Lewis MP, Emma Reynolds MP, and Stephen Williams MP size up their housebuilding pledges.

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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.

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08 Jan 2015 Health

Department for Transport needs to urgently address dangers of shared surfaces

Guide Dog's responds to Lord McAvoy'soral question in the House of Lords for the Governments assessment of the impact of shared space crossings on the safety of blind and partially sighted people and other people with a disability.

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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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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.

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03 Dec 2014 Economy

Building societies back ‘fairer’ stamp duty

The Chancellors announcement of reform to stamp duty will create a fairer system, the Building Societies Association (BSA) has said.

Is Osborne serious about shared ownership?

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26 Nov 2014 Home affairs

Is Osborne serious about shared ownership?

The Autumn Statement next month is expected to have new announcements on house building. But how many of those new properties will be shared ownership?

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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18 Nov 2014 Home affairs

Electrical Safety First joins forces to make Scotland safer

Almost two thirds of all domestic fires in Scotland are caused by electricity, with electrical products the prime culprit. 1 Coupled with Scotland’s problem with fake and substandard goods – since 2010, Glasgow’s enforcement agencies, for example, have seized almost 10,000 fake electrical items, more than any other UK Local Authority2 – product safety has become an increasing concern.

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13 Nov 2014

Mott MacDonald named on new Homes and Communities Agency multidisciplinary panel, England

Mott MacDonald has been named on a new four-year, £100 million multidisciplinary panel by The Homes and Communities Agency (HCA). The panel will be used by a wide range of public sector bodies, including local authorities, central government departments and NHS Trusts, to procure a wide range of technical services required to support the construction and development of homes and other facilities.

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13 Nov 2014 Home affairs

Consumer awareness key to recall success

Consumers underestimating risks posed by recalled products is a significant factor in low recall rates for electrical products –– despite 4 million household appliances being recalled by manufacturers in the past 4 years - according to new research just announced by the charity Electrical Safety First.

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10 Nov 2014

Crowdfunding success for small community groups - but match funding is vital

Today the Community Development Foundation (CDF) publishes research which finds that crowdfunding can be a credible funding option for community groups in areas of deprivation, when the right resources and flexible support are provided.