Research Briefing
Where do you draw the line? Local administrative boundaries in England
A review of policy and practice influencing the creation and change of local government and other local administrative boundaries in England.
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Research Briefing
Planning enforcement in England
This briefing describes the legal powers available to local planning authorities ensure enforcement of planning law. It applies to England only.
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Debate Pack
Estimates Day debate: Spending of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
There will be an Estimates Day debate in the House of Commons Chamber on 2 July 2019 on the spending of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG). The debate will be opened by Layla Moran MP.
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Debate Pack
Replacement of EU structural funds for Least Developed Regions
A Westminster Hall debate on the replacement of EU structural funds for Least Developed Regions has been scheduled for Wednesday 26 June 2019, from 2:30-4:00pm. The debate will be led by Paul Blomfield MP.
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Debate Pack
General Debate on Social Housing
On 13 June 2019 there will be a general debate on social housing. This debate will take place in the main chamber.
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Debate Pack
Housebuilding targets
This pack has been prepared ahead of the debate to be held in Westminster Hall at 4.30pm on Tuesday 11 June 2019 on housebuilding targets. The debate will be opened by Anne Marie Morris MP.
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Research Briefing
What next for planning in England? The National Planning Policy Framework
The National Planning Policy Framework sets the direction for planning in England. Following a consultation, it has been revised, to reflect more than 80 reforms previously announced by the Government in the Housing White Paper and in its consultation on planning for the right homes in the right places.
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Debate Pack
Regional Industrial Strategy
A debate will take place in Westminster Hall on “Industrial Strategy in the North East of England” on Wednesday 5th June at 9:30am. The debate was initiated by Mary Glindon MP.
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Research Briefing
Building Regulations and Safety: Review and Reforms
This briefing contains a short overview of the building regulation and fire safety review and proposed reforms following the Grenfell Fire.
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Research Briefing
Gypsies and Travellers
This House of Commons Library briefing paper provides an overview of the key issues and policies relating to Gypsy and Traveller communities in England. The paper examines a range of issues including: inequalities, racial discrimination, accommodation needs, illegal encampments, health and education outcomes, employment rates, welfare reform and evidence of over-representation in the criminal justice system.
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Debate Pack
General debate: Housing
There will be a General Debate on the subject of housing on 9 April 2019. This landing page provides links to a selection of relevant Library papers.
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Research Briefing
Local Enterprise Partnerships
This note examines the history and current responsibilities of Local Enterprise Partnerships.
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Research Briefing
Planning Appeals
This note provides information about planning appeals in England; what can be appealed, who can appeal and other routes of address for people unhappy with planning decisions.
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Debate Pack
Greater Manchester Spatial Framework
This pack has been prepared ahead of the debate to be held in Westminster Hall on Thursday 21 February 2019 on the Greater Manchester Spatial Framework. The subject for the debate has been selected by the Backbench Business Committee, and it will be opened by William Wragg MP.
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Debate Pack
Economic growth in the South West
A Westminster Hall debate on 'Economic growth in the South West' will be held on Tuesday 5 February from 2.30pm. The Member opening the debate is Sir Gary Streeter MP.
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