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DCLG puts Dunn in charge of regulations

6 Oct 2006

Shona Dunn will take charge of Buildings Regulations at the DCLG as part of a reorganisation of the department.

Government launches new shared equity scheme

4 Oct 2006

The government has launched a new shared equity scheme that it says will help 20,000 people onto the property ladder.

New flood risk consultation laws take effect this week

3 Oct 2006

The government has this week introduced more stringent consultation standards for sites at risk of flooding, requiring local planning authorities to consult with the Environment Agency when a planning application is submitted on such sites.

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