Eric Pickles: Hidden victims of recession show need for homeowners to seek...
Communities Secretary Eric Pickles has today issued a reminder to struggling homeowners to seek help early to have a better chance of staying in their homes. (continues...)
View ArticleSafe rooms help stop domestic violence victims becoming homeless
New research and statistics published today show that whilst domestic violence is one the major reasons families become homeless, protection measures such as safe rooms are very effective in helping...
View ArticleBureaucracy for summer fetes overruled by Eric Pickles
Eric Pickles has succeeded in his quest to ban the reams of forms, high costs and red tape getting in the way of communities organising street parties and summer fetes. From now on councils can ask...
View ArticleEric Pickles: Time for a fair deal for the travelling and settled community
Travellers who play by the rules will get the same rights as other mobile home residents and could benefit from more authorised sites under plans announced today by Communities and Local Government...
View ArticleGrant Shapps: Sensible approach to manage shared homes
Landlords and councils will no longer be faced with bureaucracy aimed at micro-managing rented housing, Housing Minister Grant Shapps confirmed today. (continues...)
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