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On 6 September 2012, the Prime Minister and Deputy Prime Minister, alongside the Communities Secretary Eric Pickles, set out a major housing and planning package.
Communities Secretary Eric Pickles has approved a new measure that will increase the number of homes in town centres and help increase footfall on high streets.
New funding to help communities bring jobs and homes to their neighbourhood using improved planning powers was announced today by Planning Minister Greg Clark.
Written Ministerial Statement by Communities Secretary Eric Pickles on changes to the publication of the Department's statistics.
Written Ministerial Statement on unpublished research reports covering the topics of planning, building and the environment.
Oral Statement by Communites and Local Government Secretary Eric Pickles on housing and growth.