Research Briefing
Planning for solar farms
This briefing covers planning policy for solar farms in England and the devolved administrations and commentary on the use of agricultural land for solar farms.
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Debate Pack
Reform of the standard method for assessing local housing need
A Westminster Hall debate on reform of the standard method for assessing local housing need is scheduled for 2.30pm on Tuesday 13 May 2025. The debate will be opened by John Milne MP.
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Constituency casework
How can homeowners in England resolve housing complaints?
Find out who to complain to about housing problems and the redress schemes available.
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Debate Pack
Debate on flooding and planning and developer responsibilities
A Westminster Hall debate has been scheduled for 4.30pm on 13 May on flooding and planning and developer responsibilities. The debate will be opened by George Freeman MP.
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Debate Pack
Cold and damp homes
A debate has been scheduled in Westminster Hall for Thursday 8 May at 1.30pm on cold and damp homes. The debate has been sponsored by Alex Sobel MP.
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Constituency casework
Helping tenants with damp and mould in their homes (England)
A short guide to tenants’ rights when living with damp and mould in their homes and Government action to address this issue.
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Research Briefing
Stamp duty land tax: Current situation and developments since 2020
This briefing explains the current rates of stamp duty land tax and of the property transaction taxes in Scotland and Wales, and proposals for reform.
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Constituency casework
Broadband companies and telegraph poles
Find out about the rules broadband companies need to follow when they install telegraph poles.
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Research Briefing
Potholes and local road maintenance funding
This briefing brings together various sources of local pothole and road maintenance funding. It can be used to find local funding allocation datasets.
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Research Briefing
Local growth funds
This briefing is a summary of current government administered funds designed to support local economic growth.
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Insight
Why am I paying a council tax premium on my second home?
From 1 April 2025, English councils will be able to charge a council tax premium on second homes. Some second homes will be exempt from the premium.
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Insight
Why am I paying an empty homes premium on my council tax?
What is the empty homes premium, when does it apply and what plans are there to extend it to second homes?
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Research Briefing
Planning and Infrastructure Bill 2024-25
The Planning and Infrastructure Bill 2024-2025 had its First Reading in the House of Commons on 11 March 2025. Second Reading is scheduled for 24 March 2025. The Bill, and its Explanatory Notes, can be found on the Parliamentary website.
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Debate Pack
Debate on accountability of the construction industry
A Westminster Hall debate has been scheduled for 9.30am on 25 March on accountability of the construction industry. The subject for the debate has been chosen by the Backbench Business Committee, and the debate will be opened by Will Forster MP.
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Debate Pack
Coastal Communities
A Backbench Business Committee debate on Coastal Communities is scheduled for Thursday 20 March 2025 in the House of Commons chamber.
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