Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
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United Kingdom government ministerial department for housing, communities and local government in England
‘Alarm bells’ at housing crisis agency Homes England where staff meeting cost £400k
inews.co.uk/news/politics/alarm-bells-at-housing-crisis-agency-homes-england-where-staff-meeting-cost-400k-3017040
New-build owners told to sign NDAs to see details of soaring estate charges: Homeowners tell i they don't know where their money is going as they face ...
inews.co.uk/news/housing/new-build-homeowners-nda-soaring-estate-charges-2970515
State housing schemes in England have ‘materially underdelivered’ since 2020: Independent review of Homes England comes as country endures chronic shortage of ...
ft.com/content/a4282a8e-01ee-4ff5-9ba9-5aa31310c26c
Section 21: Nearly half of renters forced to move home without wanting to, report shows
independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/rent-section-21-eviction-notice-reform-news-b2530357.html
Most voters say Tories have broken promise on no-fault eviction ban, poll finds: Commitment to scrap no-fault evictions first came in April 2019 under Theresa ...
inews.co.uk/news/politics/voters-tories-promise-no-fault-eviction-poll-3007936
Council Tax Calculator: How much will bills rise in my area?: Households across England are set to be hit by a 5 per cent average number council tax rise
independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/council-tax-calculator-rises-2024-post-code-b2522788.html
Sadiq Khan and his Tory rival Susan Hall clash over a record low number of new homes started in London#LDR #housing #LondonElection southlondon.co.uk/news/sadiq-khan-and-his-tory-rival-susan-hall-clash-over-a-record-low-number-of-new-homes-started-in-london/
Rise in housebuilding in Dudley – despite national slump: More new houses were started in Dudley last year, new figures show.
stourbridgenews.co.uk/news/24255227.rise-housebuilding-dudley---despite-national-slump/
Nearly one million renters in UK served eviction notices for 'no reason': There were 830,000 unwanted moves in England over the past 12 months ...
birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/nearly-one-million-renters-uk-29015957
London housing associations scrap plans to merge after talks: The businesses, which manage over 13,000 homes between them in Tower Hamlets, will remain separate
mylondon.news/news/east-london-news/east-london-housing-associations-thch-29021466
Doncaster Council needs hundreds of thousands of pounds to help every young homeless applicant
doncasterfreepress.co.uk/business/consumer/cost-of-living/doncaster-council-needs-hundreds-of-thousands-of-pounds-to-help-every-young-homeless-applicant-4592282
Sadiq Khan and Susan Hall clash over record low number of homes started in London
standard.co.uk/news/london/sadiq-khan-susan-hall-record-low-housing-starts-homes-data-london-mayoral-election-b1152188.html
Bedford council needs millions of pounds to help every young homeless applicant: 488 young people presented themselves as homeless to the council in 2022-23
bedfordtoday.co.uk/news/people/bedford-council-needs-millions-of-pounds-to-help-every-young-homeless-applicant-4594246
'Unacceptable' Dorset middle income earners can't afford homes: IT IS unacceptable that residents on middle income struggle to afford their rent ...
bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/24254214.unacceptable-dorset-middle-income-earners-cant-afford-homes/
Housebuilding slump hits Doncaster: Fewer new houses were started in Doncaster in 2023 than in any year since the start of the pandemic, new figures show.
doncasterfreepress.co.uk/news/housebuilding-slump-hits-doncaster-4589754
First look at how new riverside community will look as 600 homes planned www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-east-news/first-look-how-new-sunderland-28983635
Homeless London families serve Michael Gove 'eviction notice': They want the housing secretary to invest in more three, four and five bedroom homes
mylondon.news/news/south-london-news/homeless-london-families-serve-michael-28979995
I’m homeless because crumbling concrete was found in my building: Homeowner Lynsey McQuater reveals ‘trauma’ of being forced from her flat after Raac found in ...
inews.co.uk/news/housing/homeless-crumbling-concrete-in-building-3001649
'We can't build another Buckshaw': plea to let Chorley off the government's planning 'naughty step'
lep.co.uk/news/politics/we-cant-build-another-buckshaw-plea-to-let-chorley-off-the-governments-planning-naughty-step-4587050
New-build homeowners pay £1bn a year in estate charges as MPs slam use of NDAs: i revealed how new-build homeowners have been told to sign non-disclosure ...
inews.co.uk/news/housing/new-build-homeowners-pay-1bn-year-estate-charges-2996799
Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities figures show 22% of all 66,314 occupied homes in Blackpool failed to meet the Government’s official Decent ... Show more
New build home owners in England forced to sign NDAs in 'farce': The new build home owners are being made to sign the documents just to see details of crippling ...
birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/new-build-home-owners-england-28957072
What would a Labour government actually mean for Greater Manchester?: Under Labour, mayors have been promised new powers. But in Greater Manchester ...
manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/what-would-labour-government-actually-28936426
I'm a housing expert and I know real lives are being ruined by cold, damp housing in Preston
lep.co.uk/news/i-know-real-lives-are-being-ruined-by-cold-damp-housing-in-preston-4581554
Housing affordability in Dacorum improved over the last year, new figures show: The Institute for Public Policy Research (PPR) said the housing crisis is not ...
hemeltoday.co.uk/news/politics/housing-affordability-in-dacorum-improved-over-the-last-year-new-figures-show-4579515
Second staircase provisions could cost industry £2.7bn: Introducing second staircases to new high-rise residential towers will cost the industry £2 ...
architectsjournal.co.uk/news/second-staircase-provisions-could-cost-industry-2-7bn
Energy customers face 'Dickensian' conditions after heartbreaking choice: Professionals in the sector are "all too often" reporting that people they ...
birminghammail.co.uk/news/cost-of-living/british-gas-ovo-edf-octopus-28934785
UK housing is ‘worst value for money’ of any advanced economy, says thinktank: British properties are ‘expensive, cramped and ageing’ compared with other similar ...
theguardian.com/society/2024/mar/25/uk-housing-is-worst-value-for-money-of-any-advanced-economy-says-thinktank
Giving renters a council tax rebate could help them buy homes: The fact that renters pay council tax makes Britain an international anomaly, one expert said.
inews.co.uk/news/renters-council-tax-rebate-help-buy-homes-2964564
'My one-bed flat's service charge is now £16K a year': Londoners hit by rising service charges speak out as MPs urge changes to shared ownership schemes.
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Entire street told to leave their homes within weeks by landlord: Every resident living in Lake House Close in Weaverham, Cheshire, received a notice from their ...
mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/entire-street-told-leave-homes-32454369
Only 10% of UK levelling up funds spent, say MPs: No ‘compelling’ examples of delivery on the ground, finds public accounts committee
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Leasehold reform delays are a victory for lobbyists against Michael Gove: Yet another example of how Britain’s housing market is weighted in favour of those who ...
inews.co.uk/news/leasehold-reform-delays-michael-gove-lobbyists-2976308
Blackpool set for £2bn cash boost to bring new offices, trams, restaurants, hotels, & housing to the town
blackpoolgazette.co.uk/news/blackpool-set-for-ps2bn-cash-boost-to-bring-new-offices-trams-restaurants-hotels-housing-to-the-town-4566618
Paid articlePaid Money changes in April: DWP and HMRC payments, wage boost, new laws and more: There's a lot of financial changes in April to keep track of
manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/cost-of-living/money-changes-april-dwp-hmrc-28901544
'Double council tax' rule to come into force from April 1: The government has announced new council tax rules for empty homes from April 1, with a few exceptions
manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/uk-news/new-council-tax-rule-april-28797334
Michael Gove’s ‘hate tsar’ quits with parting shot at government: Fiyaz Mughal said he was racially abused by right-wing extremists
thetimes.co.uk/article/michael-gove-hate-tsar-islamophobia-fiyaz-mughal-p2z66mpds
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Exclusive: 55 homeless children have died in temporary accommodation since 2019: "We know that all of this means that it is more likely for small children and ...
itv.com/news/2024-03-04/exclusive-55-homeless-children-have-died-in-temporary-accommodation-since-2019
The new 'Double council tax' rule introduced in England: The UK government has confirmed that there will be stricter rules for some empty houses in England.
herefordtimes.com/news/24223187.new-double-council-tax-rule-introduced-england/
Olivia Colman backs social housing campaign as UK human rights ‘under threat’: Amnesty has launched a short film based on the real-life experiences of a young ...
itv.com/news/2024-02-28/olivia-colman-backs-social-housing-campaign-as-uk-human-rights-under-threat
Meet the woman furnishing homes for domestic abuse survivors given empty flats with no beds
news.sky.com/story/meet-the-woman-furnishing-homes-for-domestic-abuse-survivors-given-empty-flats-with-no-beds-13078430
UK tax agency's digital services not good enough to take strain off phone lines: Watchdog says taxpayer assistance is getting worse
theregister.com/2024/03/01/hmrc_digital_services/
What’s really going on with house prices: The reality is that there is still a disconnect between what sellers think their homes are worth and what buyers can ...
inews.co.uk/news/whats-really-going-on-with-house-prices-2987342
New rules proposed to curb growth in short-term lets like those on Airbnb: Only future UK Airbnb properties are to be subject to the new laws which have been ...
news.sky.com/story/new-rules-proposed-to-curb-growth-in-short-term-lets-like-those-on-airbnb-13075835
One in eight Bedford homes deemed ‘non-decent’: “Behind the statistics and targets are real lives being ruined by cold, damp housing”
bedfordtoday.co.uk/lifestyle/homes-and-gardens/one-in-eight-bedford-homes-deemed-non-decent-4577714
Paid articlePaid Empty homeowners in Greater Manchester could see council tax bill rise to £4,138: New powers to tackle the housing crisis have been handed to local authorities
manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/cost-of-living/empty-homeowners-greater-manchester-could-28923431
Housing affordability in Dudley unchanged over last year: Housing affordability in Dudley remained unchanged over the last year, new figures show.
halesowennews.co.uk/news/24221863.housing-affordability-dudley-unchanged-last-year/
New plans for former HSBC bank branch on Leeds town high street unveiled: www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/news/politics/hsbc-town-street-horsforth-new-plans-for-former-bank-branch-on-leeds-town-high-street-unveiled-4575768
York: Fifth of homes failed to meet decent standards, figures show: A fifth of homes in York failed to meet decent standards, new figures show.
yorkpress.co.uk/news/24218609.york-fifth-homes-failed-meet-decent-standards-figures-show/
New council homes would save taxpayers money – why won’t any party build them?: Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s Budget next week could be an opportunity for the ...
inews.co.uk/news/new-council-homes-taxpayers-saving-2929425
Eight key new laws on wages, childcare, benefits and council tax coming in April www.lancs.live/news/uk-world-news/eight-key-new-laws-wages-28896345
Residents have their say on whether £2bn cash boost will be enough to turn Blackpool's fortunes around
blackpoolgazette.co.uk/news/politics/residents-have-their-say-on-whether-ps2bn-cash-boost-will-be-enough-to-turn-blackpools-fortunes-around-4574187
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York: Gap between earnings and house prices increased by more than £200k since 1997
yorkshirepost.co.uk/heritage-and-retro/heritage/york-gap-between-earnings-and-house-prices-increased-by-more-than-ps200k-since-1997-4570606
Paid articlePaid New rules for renters 'ditched' and government accused of 'breaking pledge': Michael Gove is losing his battle to reform current leaseholds, the Sunday Times ...
birminghammail.co.uk/news/cost-of-living/new-rules-renters-ditched-government-28885056
Somerset Council's latest plans on phosphate issues: The council has now laid out exactly where the funding will be spent over the next two years to end the ...
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/24207506.somerset-councils-latest-plans-phosphate-issues/
Crawley Cultural Quarter: The team selected for the estimated £70,000 contract will explore options for temporary cultural pop-ups within the town before ...
architectsjournal.co.uk/competitions/crawley-cultural-quarter
York: Gap between earnings and house prices rockets by £200k: The gap between average earnings and house prices in York has rocketed by more than £200 ...
yorkpress.co.uk/news/24212938.york-gap-earnings-house-prices-rockets-200k/
Government reveals more details about how £40 million will be spent to level up Hastings and Rother
sussexexpress.co.uk/news/people/government-reveals-more-details-about-how-ps40-million-will-be-spent-to-level-up-hastings-and-rother-4568677
'Double council tax' rule to come in from April in England: The UK government has confirmed that from April 1 there will be stricter rules for some empty houses ...
herefordtimes.com/news/24197095.double-council-tax-rule-come-april-england/
Edinburgh Filmhouse on track to re-open later this year: The cinema, once the home of the Edinburgh International Film Festival, has been closed for two years.
screendaily.com/news/edinburgh-filmhouse-on-track-to-re-open-later-this-year/5191863.article
Number of rough sleepers has doubled since Covid pandemic: Cornwall has one of the highest numbers of rough sleepers in the region
cornwalllive.com/news/cornwall-news/number-rough-sleepers-doubled-covid-9186662
One in nine Dacorum homes deemed ‘non-decent’ according to Government survey: The annual survey asks people at a sample of addresses about the state and quality ...
hemeltoday.co.uk/news/politics/one-in-nine-dacorum-homes-deemed-non-decent-according-to-government-survey-4564614
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The number of refugees being helped in north Essex: The Home Office and the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities has revealed the latest figures ...
gazette-news.co.uk/news/24204013.number-refugees-helped-north-essex/
Construction of affordable homes in London is grinding to a halt, Gove told: City’s largest housing associations call for £15bn a year to be invested after 76% ...
theguardian.com/society/2024/feb/16/construction-affordable-homes-london-grinding-to-a-halt-gove-told
“The overall quality and condition of homes falls short of our aspirations."
Empty properties face double council tax charges from April 1: The changes could raise more than £1m a year for public services
somersetlive.co.uk/news/somerset-news/hundreds-empty-properties-somerset-subject-9178201
Council sends evicted grandmother to live in Travelodge room with teen grandsons: 'I’m worried and I’m getting depressed because I don’t know what to do ...
inews.co.uk/news/council-grandmother-travelodge-eviction-2926906
Southampton council deadline revealed for emergency financial support: The deadline for Southampton City Council to outline how it plans to restructure its ...
dailyecho.co.uk/news/24201799.southampton-council-deadline-revealed-emergency-financial-support/
Southampton: City council says local authorities need £4bn: Southampton City Council says the next government should end the "crisis" facing local ...
dailyecho.co.uk/news/24197299.southampton-city-council-says-local-authorities-need-4bn/
London mayor pledges 40,000 more council homes if re-elected: Sadiq Khan has pledged to build 40,000 council homes as part of his campaign to be re-elected as ...
architectsjournal.co.uk/news/london-mayor-pledges-40000-more-council-homes-if-re-elected
Plans for 7,000 new homes along River Thames amid calls for DLR extension: The update follows the Government stating there was potential for 'tens of ...
mylondon.news/news/south-london-news/plans-7000-new-homes-along-28855736
Long-awaited road scheme will prove a game-changer: In his latest column, MP Mark Spencer considers the development of the A614, and Levelling Up efforts in and ...
newarkadvertiser.co.uk/news/long-awaited-road-scheme-will-prove-a-game-changer-9358020/
'Double council tax' rule to come in from April in England: The UK government has confirmed that from April 1 there will be stricter rules for some empty houses ...
dudleynews.co.uk/news/24183574.double-council-tax-rule-come-april-england/
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Michael Gove set to intervene to push for more developments on brownfield sites: Levelling Up Secretary Michael Gove wants every council in England to prioritise ...
itv.com/news/2024-02-12/gove-set-to-intervene-to-push-for-more-developments-on-brownfield-sites
Progress of County Durham levelling up projects revealed: A council has insisted levelling up projects are on track to be delivered despite criticism that the ...
thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/24193578.progress-county-durham-levelling-projects-revealed/
Liberal Democrat parliamentary candidate welcomes government’s appeal rejection for 1,400 homes in Tring
hemeltoday.co.uk/news/politics/liberal-democrat-parliamentary-candidate-welcomes-governments-appeal-rejection-for-1400-homes-in-tring-4559886
Paid articlePaid Mould everywhere, oven set on fire and a broken bed: Our nightmare landlord: Alice Ojeda and Daniel Redmond left their one-bed in Cardiff nine months later after ...
inews.co.uk/inews-lifestyle/money/property-and-mortgages/nightmare-landlord-mould-oven-fire-broken-bed-2921342
Cabinet brands £100m investment in Kirklees for major projects in Dewsbury and Huddersfield as 'crumbs off the table'
dewsburyreporter.co.uk/news/politics/council/cabinet-brands-ps100m-investment-in-kirklees-for-major-projects-in-dewsbury-and-huddersfield-as-crumbs-off-the-table-4553597
Paid articlePaid Social housing: Councils demand action to bolster affordable accommodation: The Local Government Association says home ownership is increasingly being ...
news.sky.com/story/social-housing-councils-demand-action-to-bolster-affordable-accommodation-13070809
£20m levelling up cash announced for Redcar and Cleveland : The money is from a levelling up partnerships fund and will also mean investment in new homes and ...
gazettelive.co.uk/news/teesside-news/20m-levelling-up-cash-announced-28664859
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