tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communications News and communications from The Rt Hon Greg Clark 2022-11-25T14:13:02+00:00 HM Government tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-sets-out-plan-to-reduce-water-pollution 2022-11-25T14:13:02+00:00 Government sets out plan to reduce water pollution Plans will benefit protected wildlife sites and create new habitats for nature tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/rough-sleepers-helped-to-rebuild-their-lives-with-new-strategy-backed-by-2bn-government-support 2022-09-03T00:15:06+01:00 Rough sleepers helped to rebuild their lives with new strategy backed by £2bn government support Government today publishes landmark £2 billion Rough Sleeping Strategy to drive forward manifesto commitment to end rough sleeping for good tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/110m-fund-to-level-up-rural-communities-unveiled 2022-09-03T00:15:06+01:00 £110m fund to level up rural communities unveiled Action on levelling up and boosting rural productivity set out in report published today. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/uprating-spending-limits-and-reviewing-other-sums-in-electoral-law-letter-to-parliamentary-parties-panel 2022-09-02T15:47:38+01:00 Uprating spending limits and reviewing other sums in electoral law: letter to Parliamentary Parties Panel Letter from the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities to the Parliamentary Parties Panel on uprating spending limits and reviewing other sums in electoral law. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/further-action-taken-to-address-failures-at-nottingham-city-council 2022-09-02T15:27:32+01:00 Further action taken to address failures at Nottingham City Council Secretary of State for Levelling Up Greg Clark has announced further measures to address failures at Nottingham City Council. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/overseas-electors-open-letter-to-the-association-of-electoral-administrators 2022-09-02T15:02:27+01:00 Overseas electors: open letter to the Association of Electoral Administrators An open letter from the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities to the Association of Electoral Administrators regarding the Elections Act. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-announces-intervention-into-thurrock-council 2022-09-02T14:23:40+01:00 Government announces intervention into Thurrock Council Local Government Secretary Greg Clark has introduced new intervention measures in Thurrock Council to ensure delivery of key essential services. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-programme-aimed-to-boost-diversity-in-boardrooms 2022-09-02T11:49:39+01:00 New programme aimed to boost diversity in boardrooms A UK-wide pilot Boardroom Apprentice programme has been launched to develop aspiring board members and boost diversity in public boardrooms. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-standards-for-rented-homes-under-consideration 2022-09-02T00:15:02+01:00 New standards for rented homes under consideration A consultation has been launched on introducing a new Decent Homes Standard to the private rented sector for the first time. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-freeport-in-wales-will-deliver-regeneration-and-high-quality-jobs 2022-09-01T16:35:01+01:00 New Freeport in Wales will deliver regeneration and high quality jobs The UK and Welsh Governments jointly open bidding for a new Freeport in Wales. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/more-than-16-million-households-receive-cost-of-living-council-tax-rebate 2022-09-01T09:58:15+01:00 More than 16 million households receive cost of living council tax rebate Around 90% of eligible households have received the government’s £150 council tax rebate to help with the cost of living. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/rent-cap-on-social-housing-to-protect-millions-of-tenants-from-rising-cost-of-living 2022-08-31T00:15:00+01:00 Rent cap on social housing to protect millions of tenants from rising cost of living Under the proposals being consulted on, a cap on social housing rent increases would be put in place for the coming financial year, with options at 3%, 5% and 7% being considered. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/east-midlands-local-economy-to-be-levelled-up-with-historic-billion-pound-devolution-deal 2022-08-30T15:29:16+01:00 East Midlands local economy to be levelled up with historic billion pound devolution deal Levelling Up Secretary Greg Clark will sign an historic devolution deal with Derbyshire and Derby, Nottinghamshire and Nottingham. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/better-flood-protections-for-new-homes 2022-08-25T11:06:04+01:00 Better flood protections for new homes New homes will be better protected from flooding following changes to planning guidance. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-guidance-to-improve-the-accountability-of-the-electoral-commission-published 2022-08-22T11:25:02+01:00 New guidance to improve the accountability of the Electoral Commission published The Department for Levelling Up opens consultation to improve the accountability of the Electoral Commission to UK Parliament. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-to-set-up-strategic-futures-panel-to-support-growth-and-lead-liverpool-to-bright-future 2022-08-19T09:11:51+01:00 Government to set up strategic futures panel to support growth and lead Liverpool to bright future Levelling Up Secretary to set up a strategic advisory panel to guide Liverpool City Council and help shape the future of the city tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/major-boost-to-welsh-economy-as-a4119-upgrades-start-construction 2022-08-15T00:15:01+01:00 Major boost to Welsh economy as A4119 upgrades start construction The new A4119 will boost the local economy, create jobs and improve local infrastructure. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/8-million-levelling-up-boost-for-grimsby-to-repair-vital-bridges-and-boost-local-industry 2022-08-11T09:59:09+01:00 £8 million levelling up boost for Grimsby to repair vital bridges and boost local industry Vital bridges connecting Grimsby and Immingham will be repaired to boost the local key industries and tourism tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/stricter-rules-to-clamp-down-on-takeaway-litter 2022-08-07T10:00:07+01:00 Stricter rules to clamp down on takeaway litter New guidance will help make sure takeaway food businesses play their part in cleaning up high streets. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/local-plans-letter-from-the-secretary-of-state-to-the-chief-executive-of-the-planning-inspectorate 2022-08-05T00:00:00+01:00 Local Plans: letter from the Secretary of State to the Chief Executive of the Planning Inspectorate The Secretary of State for the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities has written to the Planning Inspectorate to set out temporary arrangements for local plans at examination before a new Prime Minister takes �