The second in the government’s series of fire safety tests of cladding and insulation combinations has been completed.
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Wednesday, 02 August 2017
Friday, 28 July 2017
The first of the ‘systems tests’, assessing the fire safety of whole buildings, has been taking place at Building Research Establishment.
Friday, 14 July 2017
Advice from DCLG has been sent to all building control bodies in England.
Monday, 10 July 2017
A new industry response group made up of government and the construction industry will help ensure the sector can meet the challenges following the Grenfell Tower fire.
Monday, 03 July 2017
New Digital Infrastructure Investment Fund will unlock over £1 billion for full fibre broadband across the country.
Tuesday, 19 July 2016
The Planning Inspectorate has today laid its Annual Report and Accounts before Parliament for the period April 2015 to March 2016.
Wednesday, 29 June 2016
£320 million will be invested over the next five years in schemes across the country’s towns and cities to take low carbon heat and supply it to keep homes and businesses warm.
Friday, 13 November 2015
Call for evidence on northern connectivity, London’s transport infrastructure and energy supply will run until 8th January 2016.
Thursday, 15 October 2015
A community building has been crowned the winner of the Prime Minister’s Better Public Building Award 2015.
Wednesday, 30 September 2015
A record number of projects that aim to improve transport have been shortlisted for the Prime Minister’s Better Public Building Award 2015.
Wednesday, 09 September 2015
The Planning Inspectorate welcomed 15 new Inspectors who join the organisation to undertake a variety of appeals casework.
Monday, 31 August 2015
New policy strengthens the hand of councils to tackle unauthorised development and ensures all communities are treated equally.
Monday, 20 July 2015
The pipeline provides an overall picture of planned investment in infrastructure, across both public and private sectors, to 2020 and beyond.
Friday, 05 June 2015
Our new online form allows you to complete a permit application online.
Friday, 27 March 2015
Adopted local plans provide the framework for development across England.
Thursday, 26 March 2015
Churches and Cathedrals across the UK receive government funding to ensure they are maintained for generations to come.
Tuesday, 24 March 2015
Jane Kennedy and Professor Sir David Cannadine have been appointed Trustees at Historic Royal Palaces for 3 years beginning 19/05/2015.
Tuesday, 24 March 2015
Jane Kennedy and Professor Sir David Cannadine have been appointed Trustees at Historic Royal Palaces for 3 years beginning 19/05/2015.
Thursday, 12 March 2015
Culture Secretary announces appointment by the Prime Minister of Sir Peter Luff as Chair of the Board that runs both the NHMF and the HLF.
Thursday, 12 February 2015
Infrastructure Act becomes law.
Wednesday, 14 January 2015
Whittington Lodge is thought to be first purpose-built cattery in England
Monday, 29 December 2014
Heritage Minister Ed Vaizey lists the Shrewsbury home of war poet Wilfred Owen as government continues to commemorate the First World War Centenary
Tuesday, 16 December 2014
New projects around the UK have been awarded a share of this year's Air Quality grant focusing on reducing emissions from road transport.
Wednesday, 26 November 2014
By reducing energy consumption by 1 per cent, big businesses could save over £250 million on their energy bills annually.
Wednesday, 05 November 2014
Nick Clegg hosted the Northern Futures Summit on 6 November 2014 in Leeds, in partnership with Centre for Cities.
Thursday, 30 October 2014
Work supported by Natural England has been recognised for its efforts to safeguard one of England’s most ‘at risk’ built heritage sites.
Monday, 27 October 2014
The flag of Essex will fly this week in the heart of government to celebrate the important role counties play in the nation’s cultural heritage.
Monday, 27 October 2014
Second round of grants from the First World War (FWW) Centenary Cathedral Repair Fund announced by Culture Secretary Sajid Javid
Tuesday, 14 October 2014
£88.5 million investment to help it stand alone
Wednesday, 08 October 2014
Medmerry flood defence in Sussex is the winner of the 2014 Prime Minister’s Better Public Building Award.
Tuesday, 26 August 2014
Eric Pickles calls for new housing developments to be built with more parking spaces.
Friday, 22 August 2014
The flags of the North and East Ridings of Yorkshire celebrating the important role they play in the nation’s cultural heritage.
Friday, 01 August 2014
Eric Pickles raises the flag of his home county, Yorkshire, outside his department's headquarters.
Saturday, 26 July 2014
Eric Pickles raises the flag of St Anne's on the Sea.
Wednesday, 23 July 2014
Eric Pickles raises flag of Cumberland to celebrate historic counties day
Thursday, 10 July 2014
Sajid Javid announces cathedrals across England set to receive almost £5 million for urgent repairs in the first round of First World War Centenary Cathedral repair fund grants.
Tuesday, 08 July 2014
Application for the redevelopment of part of Smithfield Market in London refused by ministers.
Tuesday, 08 July 2014
Ministers turn down an application for an incinerator at New Barnfield in Hertfordshire.
Thursday, 12 June 2014
The Department for Communities and Local Government shows its support for the England football team by flying the Three Lions flag.
Friday, 06 June 2014
The proposed bill would improve how we fund, plan, manage and maintain our national infrastructure.
Monday, 02 June 2014
Eric Pickles raises the flag of Dorset to celebrate the role counties play in the nation's cultural heritage.
Friday, 16 May 2014
Flag of Middlesex raised to celebrate the important role traditional counties play in the nation’s cultural heritage.
Thursday, 15 May 2014
East Village has been named ‘development of the year’ at the 2014 RESI Awards, which celebrate excellence in residential property.
Wednesday, 07 May 2014
Three national commemorative events to mark the First World War Centenary will take place on August 4 this year
Tuesday, 06 May 2014
Building your own house is a more affordable way to provide a family home.
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