There was significant coverage in the media on our announcements last week to name the areas benefitting through the expanded Pride in Place programme, transform high streets, fund play spaces in deprived communities, and reform the way public bodies work …
The government is proposing to build seven new towns across England to support the biggest housebuilding programme in over fifty years. This will help more people buy a home and live close to jobs and transport links. In addition, it is …
Today, the government announced seven areas proposed as locations for New Towns as part of the most ambitious housebuilding programme in more than half a century. There has been positive widespread coverage of the announcement with The Timescalling the establishment …
New private renting rules in England are coming on 1 May 2026. If you’re a landlord, there are some things you need to do to be ready. The tasks are quite simple but need your attention – and if you have a letting agent you may want to speak to them about …
Muslims in the UK are facing rising hostility and discrimination, with almost half of religious hate crimes targeted at Muslims, this is at a record level. Many in the Muslim community feel unsafe, unheard, or unsure whether the hostility they face …
Yesterday, Secretary of State Steve Reed announced the government’s new cohesion action plan, Protecting What Matters, outlining a comprehensive approach to building stronger, more cohesive communities across the country. There has been widespread coverage of the announcement, with Press Association …
There has been widespread reporting across national media this week concerning the government’s announcement on the Flexible Voting Pilots. The I, Daily Mail and Independent and Metro all reported positively on the pilots, which will see voters able to cast their ballots …
The way we vote in person has not changed since 1872. Big changes are being tested in the way people vote at polling stations – helping to make elections more convenient, accessible and better suited to modern life. What’s changing? 🗳️ Making voting more convenient Several councils will …
There has been significant coverage in the media of our changes to political finances. These tough new rules will protect our democracy against foreign interference and respond to longstanding stakeholder recommendations, including from the Ethics and Integrity Commission (formerly the …
There has been national reporting today about research from the insurer Aviva claiming one in nine new homes is at risk of flooding. Some of the figures quoted in Aviva’s research are misleading as they don’t factor in flood defences …
We have today issued the below statement for immediate use on the local authority elections taking place in May 2026. An MHCLG spokesperson said: “Following legal advice, the Government has withdrawn its original decision to postpone 30 local elections in …