tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communicationsNews and communications from The Rt Hon Greg Clark2022-11-25T14:13:02+00:00HM Governmenttag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-sets-out-plan-to-reduce-water-pollution2022-11-25T14:13:02+00:00Government sets out plan to reduce water pollutionPlans 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-support2022-09-03T00:15:06+01:00Rough sleepers helped to rebuild their lives with new strategy backed by £2bn government supportGovernment 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-unveiled2022-09-03T00:15:06+01:00£110m fund to level up rural communities unveiledAction 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-panel2022-09-02T15:47:38+01:00Uprating spending limits and reviewing other sums in electoral law: letter to Parliamentary Parties PanelLetter 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-council2022-09-02T15:27:32+01:00Further action taken to address failures at Nottingham City CouncilSecretary 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-administrators2022-09-02T15:02:27+01:00Overseas electors: open letter to the Association of Electoral AdministratorsAn 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-council2022-09-02T14:23:40+01:00Government announces intervention into Thurrock CouncilLocal 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-boardrooms2022-09-02T11:49:39+01:00New programme aimed to boost diversity in boardroomsA 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-consideration2022-09-02T00:15:02+01:00New standards for rented homes under considerationA 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-jobs2022-09-01T16:35:01+01:00New Freeport in Wales will deliver regeneration and high quality jobsThe 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-rebate2022-09-01T09:58:15+01:00More than 16 million households receive cost of living council tax rebateAround 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-living2022-08-31T00:15:00+01:00Rent cap on social housing to protect millions of tenants from rising cost of livingUnder 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-deal2022-08-30T15:29:16+01:00East Midlands local economy to be levelled up with historic billion pound devolution dealLevelling 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-homes2022-08-25T11:06:04+01:00Better flood protections for new homesNew 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-published2022-08-22T11:25:02+01:00New guidance to improve the accountability of the Electoral Commission publishedThe 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-future2022-08-19T09:11:51+01:00Government to set up strategic futures panel to support growth and lead Liverpool to bright futureLevelling Up Secretary to set up a strategic advisory panel to guide Liverpool City Council and help shape the future of the citytag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/major-boost-to-welsh-economy-as-a4119-upgrades-start-construction2022-08-15T00:15:01+01:00Major boost to Welsh economy as A4119 upgrades start constructionThe 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-industry2022-08-11T09:59:09+01:00£8 million levelling up boost for Grimsby to repair vital bridges and boost local industryVital bridges connecting Grimsby and Immingham will be repaired to boost the local key industries and tourismtag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/stricter-rules-to-clamp-down-on-takeaway-litter2022-08-07T10:00:07+01:00Stricter rules to clamp down on takeaway litterNew 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-inspectorate2022-08-05T00:00:00+01:00Local Plans: letter from the Secretary of State to the Chief Executive of the Planning InspectorateThe 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 �