Action to tackle nuisance neighbours As part of the Respect programme, John Hutton the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions has announced ... read more
Government action to boost rights for home buyers and sellers Government is taking action to transform home buying and selling in England and ... read more
Government launches compulsory energy rating for homes to help cut carbon emissions. Energy ratings similar to consumer-friendly fridge ratings ... read more
Government signals a step-change on environmentally sustainable behaviour A range of new government sustainability targets, including a pledge ... read more
Local authorities challenged to call time on bad design Lords Planning Minister, Baroness Kay Andrews, has called on local authorities and developers ... read more
New code of practice on disability discrimination A new code of practice from the Disability Rights Commission has been laid before Parliament, ... read more
New gypsy and traveller task group to champion better enforcement action The first meeting of the Gypsy and Traveller Enforcement Task Group ... read more
New measures to stop unauthorised gypsy and traveller sites Council leaders have launched a report calling for new measures to put an end to ... read more
New regulations to protect wildlife come into force Certain wild birds will be afforded increased protection under the law as from 31st May when ... read more
Outdoors for all? A public consultation on the best ways to encourage young people, people with disabilities, those from inner cities and black ... read more
Planning system must support renewables Housing and Planning Minister Yvette Cooper has urged all local authorities to include on-site renewable ... read more