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HANSARDLeaving the EU: Local Authority FundingI hope I can give the hon. Gentleman an assurance in relation to the regular and detailed contact we have had with local councils through the ministerial delivery board, which I…08 Apr 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: Local Authority FundingI am interested to hear that response from the Scottish National party. I hope that it will be able to guarantee that all moneys that have been given to Scotland are actually…08 Apr 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: Local Authority FundingCouncils have been preparing for a range of issues. As we leave the European Union, changes to regulations might be required and training and support might be needed, as well as…08 Apr 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: Local Authority FundingI note the right hon. Gentleman’s approach, and I am interested in the fact that he is perhaps now interested in delivering Brexit, even though everything he has said thus far…08 Apr 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: Local Authority FundingWe have made £58 million available to support local authorities’ preparations for Brexit, and £20 million has already been distributed to all local authorities in England to…08 Apr 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsI hope to reassure the hon. Gentleman. The number of long-term empty homes is down by nearly a third since 2010, but it is important that we take further action. That is why we…08 Apr 2019HANSARDLeasehold Market ReformThe Government are committed to tackling unfair practices in the leasehold market and to promoting transparency and fairness for leaseholders. It is vital that we have a leasehold…28 Mar 2019HANSARDTroubled Families Annual ReportAs required by the Welfare Reform and Work Act 2016, section 3(1), my Department has published the third annual report, setting out how the troubled families programme (2015-2020)…28 Mar 2019HANSARDPlanning Applications: Call-inAs Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, I have the power to “call in” planning applications, rather than them being left to local planning authorities…26 Mar 2019HANSARDThames Estuary 2050 Growth CommissionAt autumn Budget 2016, the Government asked the Thames Estuary 2050 Growth Commission to develop an ambitious vision and delivery plan for North Kent, South Essex and East London…25 Mar 2019HANSARDRough Sleeping InitiativeI am today announcing the allocation of a further £46 million rough sleeping initiative funding to support those sleeping rough and those at risk of sleeping rough in 246 local…25 Mar 2019HANSARDTroubled Families EvaluationToday I am pleased to announce publication of the latest Troubled Families programme national evaluation reports. The programme 2015-20 aims to improve outcomes for families and…19 Mar 2019HANSARDHigh StreetsOn Saturday I announced the national High Streets Community Clean-Up Programme. This £9.75 million programme will provide every local authority in England with grant funding to…18 Mar 2019HANSARDPlanning: Build-out Rates and Permitted DevelopmentAt autumn Budget 2017 the Government announced an independent review, chaired by Sir Oliver Letwin, to examine the significant gap between housing completions and the amount of…13 Mar 2019HANSARDLocal Authority ServicesI recognise the desire for long-term local government funding, and we have the local government financial settlement, which the House recently approved. We also have the spending…04 Mar 2019HANSARD Stronger Towns FundWe have set out the relevant notional allocations for the east midlands. I hear what sounds like an interesting and ambitious plan that my hon. Friend has for her constituency,…04 Mar 2019HANSARD Stronger Towns FundThat is why this is a town-based approach, not a city deal of the kind that we have seen before. I recognise how that has benefited our cities, but we need to ensure that our…04 Mar 2019HANSARD Stronger Towns FundMy hon. Friend makes an interesting point. As we form the prospectus for the £600 million element of the fund, it is precisely these factors that we will weigh and consider to…04 Mar 2019HANSARD Stronger Towns FundAgain, I highlight the South Yorkshire devolution deal, which can bring additional investment into the hon. Lady’s community. I have highlighted a range of other funds that are…04 Mar 2019HANSARD Stronger Towns FundI commit to my hon. Friend to see that we set out that detail as soon as possible. I want to ensure that the fund benefits all parts of the United Kingdom and that we learn the…04 Mar 2019