Interesting: Home Office officials tell PAC today they are introducing an 'asylum system board' with participants from DHCLG & DoJ to enable joined-up working
I recommended this approach in my report for @carladenyer.bsky.social so it's good to see some progress zoegardner.net/assets/no_wa...
I recommended this approach in my report for @carladenyer.bsky.social so it's good to see some progress zoegardner.net/assets/no_wa...
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January 19, 2026 at 5:03 PM
Interesting: Home Office officials tell PAC today they are introducing an 'asylum system board' with participants from DHCLG & DoJ to enable joined-up working
I recommended this approach in my report for @carladenyer.bsky.social so it's good to see some progress zoegardner.net/assets/no_wa...
I recommended this approach in my report for @carladenyer.bsky.social so it's good to see some progress zoegardner.net/assets/no_wa...
So how come he's Secretary of State at the DHCLG?
April 23, 2026 at 2:53 PM
So how come he's Secretary of State at the DHCLG?
Wait until you hear who's Secretary of State at the DHCLG, I'm sure you can take a second away from "adjudicating" a handful of confused Facebook nans.
April 23, 2026 at 2:11 PM
Wait until you hear who's Secretary of State at the DHCLG, I'm sure you can take a second away from "adjudicating" a handful of confused Facebook nans.
- train more young people in areas like construction (DHCLG), healthcare support workers (DHSC) & tech/digital (DSIT)
The moves will also aim to reverse the drop in the number of people starting apprenticeships across the last decade.
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The moves will also aim to reverse the drop in the number of people starting apprenticeships across the last decade.
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May 27, 2025 at 5:51 AM
- train more young people in areas like construction (DHCLG), healthcare support workers (DHSC) & tech/digital (DSIT)
The moves will also aim to reverse the drop in the number of people starting apprenticeships across the last decade.
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The moves will also aim to reverse the drop in the number of people starting apprenticeships across the last decade.
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With Fahnbulleh back at DESNZ, Rayner returning to DHCLG, Reynolds back at Business, and Alexander staying put at Transport, there's a really strong sense of continuity and ambition around Labour's various green economy plans (which makes sense as it was one area Starmer was making progress)...
July 22, 2026 at 11:20 AM
With Fahnbulleh back at DESNZ, Rayner returning to DHCLG, Reynolds back at Business, and Alexander staying put at Transport, there's a really strong sense of continuity and ambition around Labour's various green economy plans (which makes sense as it was one area Starmer was making progress)...
The government is today fulfilling a key recommendation from phase 2 of the Grenfell Tower Inquiry, to have all fire and building safety overseen by a single government department, bringing clarity and better accountability.
This will be done by fire moving from the Home Office to the DHCLG.
This will be done by fire moving from the Home Office to the DHCLG.
Responsibility for all fire functions moves to MHCLG
Greater clarity and accountability will be brought to fire and building safety from the transfer of Ministerial responsibility from the Home Office to MHCLG
www.gov.uk
April 1, 2025 at 5:10 PM
The government is today fulfilling a key recommendation from phase 2 of the Grenfell Tower Inquiry, to have all fire and building safety overseen by a single government department, bringing clarity and better accountability.
This will be done by fire moving from the Home Office to the DHCLG.
This will be done by fire moving from the Home Office to the DHCLG.
Look, Steve Reed spent his time at DEFRA making clear he disliked farmers as a category. Why wouldn't he start his time as DHCLG by making clear he dislikes communities?
September 26, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Look, Steve Reed spent his time at DEFRA making clear he disliked farmers as a category. Why wouldn't he start his time as DHCLG by making clear he dislikes communities?
The Labour government has an update on progress with the reorganisation of local goverment to single-level councils across 21 areas in England.
The DHCLG revcieved proposals in March & has since responded to all proprosals. Details on what they've said & further clarity are included in the update.
The DHCLG revcieved proposals in March & has since responded to all proprosals. Details on what they've said & further clarity are included in the update.
Local government reorganisation: summary of feedback on interim plans
www.gov.uk
June 3, 2025 at 11:15 AM
The Labour government has an update on progress with the reorganisation of local goverment to single-level councils across 21 areas in England.
The DHCLG revcieved proposals in March & has since responded to all proprosals. Details on what they've said & further clarity are included in the update.
The DHCLG revcieved proposals in March & has since responded to all proprosals. Details on what they've said & further clarity are included in the update.
Rural poverty is a major concern in areas like South West Norfolk.
On Monday I pressed DHCLG on funding for local councils to address concerns around deprivation.
So often in rural communities there are pockets of deprivation that get masked by more affluent surroundings.
On Monday I pressed DHCLG on funding for local councils to address concerns around deprivation.
So often in rural communities there are pockets of deprivation that get masked by more affluent surroundings.
June 10, 2025 at 9:20 AM
Rural poverty is a major concern in areas like South West Norfolk.
On Monday I pressed DHCLG on funding for local councils to address concerns around deprivation.
So often in rural communities there are pockets of deprivation that get masked by more affluent surroundings.
On Monday I pressed DHCLG on funding for local councils to address concerns around deprivation.
So often in rural communities there are pockets of deprivation that get masked by more affluent surroundings.
🚨Breaking🚨: @sadiqkhanlondon.bsky.social @mayoroflondon.bsky.social will likely lead the way (again) on Friday (20/6/25) by initiating HIGH (ozone) #AirPollution protocols HT @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social. Will other Metro Mayors, Defra, DHSC, DHCLG warn anyone? londonair.org.uk/Londonair/Fo...
June 20, 2025 at 1:36 PM
🚨Breaking🚨: @sadiqkhanlondon.bsky.social @mayoroflondon.bsky.social will likely lead the way (again) on Friday (20/6/25) by initiating HIGH (ozone) #AirPollution protocols HT @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social. Will other Metro Mayors, Defra, DHSC, DHCLG warn anyone? londonair.org.uk/Londonair/Fo...
Sorry, MHCLG, not DHCLG. It's called 'Ministry' not 'Department'.
June 3, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Sorry, MHCLG, not DHCLG. It's called 'Ministry' not 'Department'.
Very exciting week for developments in 🏴 neighbourhood policy
First the (re?)announcement of Plan for Neighbourhoods from DHCLG - interested to see the impact of 75% capital spend
Then the launch of ‘Think Neighbourhoods’ by ICON - definitely highlighting the crucial role of the ‘mission million’
First the (re?)announcement of Plan for Neighbourhoods from DHCLG - interested to see the impact of 75% capital spend
Then the launch of ‘Think Neighbourhoods’ by ICON - definitely highlighting the crucial role of the ‘mission million’
March 7, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Very exciting week for developments in 🏴 neighbourhood policy
First the (re?)announcement of Plan for Neighbourhoods from DHCLG - interested to see the impact of 75% capital spend
Then the launch of ‘Think Neighbourhoods’ by ICON - definitely highlighting the crucial role of the ‘mission million’
First the (re?)announcement of Plan for Neighbourhoods from DHCLG - interested to see the impact of 75% capital spend
Then the launch of ‘Think Neighbourhoods’ by ICON - definitely highlighting the crucial role of the ‘mission million’
Probably a need for joined-up thinking between the DfE and DHCLG on provision of student housing - up until the restrictions on dependents, it was causing problems in some localities with a shortage of supply bleeding over into the rest of the rental sector.
November 12, 2024 at 10:02 AM
Probably a need for joined-up thinking between the DfE and DHCLG on provision of student housing - up until the restrictions on dependents, it was causing problems in some localities with a shortage of supply bleeding over into the rest of the rental sector.
#AngelaRayner is back at #DHCLG, I was started to wonder if that was going to happen.
#LucyPowell - #EducationSecretary.
#JonathonReynolds staying at #BusinessandTrade.
#LucyPowell - #EducationSecretary.
#JonathonReynolds staying at #BusinessandTrade.
July 20, 2026 at 8:33 PM
#AngelaRayner is back at #DHCLG, I was started to wonder if that was going to happen.
#LucyPowell - #EducationSecretary.
#JonathonReynolds staying at #BusinessandTrade.
#LucyPowell - #EducationSecretary.
#JonathonReynolds staying at #BusinessandTrade.
The very main names of this department do make researching it in the National Archives fun. MT&CP and MHLG; MHLG; DoE; DETR; ODPM; DCLG; DHCLG; DLUHC; DCLG (again) are the ones I can remember
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Levelling up phrase to be erased, says minister
Jim McMahon says it was
www.bbc.co.uk
July 9, 2024 at 9:15 AM
The very main names of this department do make researching it in the National Archives fun. MT&CP and MHLG; MHLG; DoE; DETR; ODPM; DCLG; DHCLG; DLUHC; DCLG (again) are the ones I can remember
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
"All we do, no matter the department, must be working towards achieving our number one manifesto pledge – to get Britain building again."
Mike Reader MP on why all ministers have a role to play in fixing the housing crisis
Mike Reader MP on why all ministers have a role to play in fixing the housing crisis
‘Why Angela alone can’t fix the housing crisis – and all ministers have a role’ – LabourList
The current legislative programme driving change in the sector is primarily coming through the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (DHCLG), notably the Renters…
labourlist.org
December 12, 2024 at 9:23 AM
"All we do, no matter the department, must be working towards achieving our number one manifesto pledge – to get Britain building again."
Mike Reader MP on why all ministers have a role to play in fixing the housing crisis
Mike Reader MP on why all ministers have a role to play in fixing the housing crisis
RBKC SINKS DHCLG How spectacular, but entirely correct, decision by Local Government Pension Fund for 0% employer contributions til 2029 will cascade &repeat across UK LGPS; releasing tens of £bns of delayed public spending. @dgbailey.bsky.social &my blog blogsfromtheblackstuff.com/bftbblog2604...
April 2, 2026 at 10:23 AM
RBKC SINKS DHCLG How spectacular, but entirely correct, decision by Local Government Pension Fund for 0% employer contributions til 2029 will cascade &repeat across UK LGPS; releasing tens of £bns of delayed public spending. @dgbailey.bsky.social &my blog blogsfromtheblackstuff.com/bftbblog2604...
The National Audit Office reports that almost half of English councils are facing bankruptcy.
A DHCLG spokesperson states: “ We’re reforming the funding system and delivering IMPROVED public services across the country”. 😂😂😂😂
Civil servants clearly need to get out more.
A DHCLG spokesperson states: “ We’re reforming the funding system and delivering IMPROVED public services across the country”. 😂😂😂😂
Civil servants clearly need to get out more.
February 28, 2025 at 11:47 AM
The National Audit Office reports that almost half of English councils are facing bankruptcy.
A DHCLG spokesperson states: “ We’re reforming the funding system and delivering IMPROVED public services across the country”. 😂😂😂😂
Civil servants clearly need to get out more.
A DHCLG spokesperson states: “ We’re reforming the funding system and delivering IMPROVED public services across the country”. 😂😂😂😂
Civil servants clearly need to get out more.
If it's worth anything, I've just been linked to this blog post which the DHCLG put out yesterday in response to what they call 'inaccurate' reporting over the weekend about the bill.
They go in to more detail about what the bill does and doesn't go in regards to environmental protection.
They go in to more detail about what the bill does and doesn't go in regards to environmental protection.
Inaccurate reporting of the Planning and Infrastructure Bill
Over the weekend it was reported that the Planning and Infrastructure Bill will remove our existing environmental protections and put irreplaceable ancient woods and trees at risk. This is not true. T...
mhclgmedia.blog.gov.uk
June 3, 2025 at 3:58 PM
If it's worth anything, I've just been linked to this blog post which the DHCLG put out yesterday in response to what they call 'inaccurate' reporting over the weekend about the bill.
They go in to more detail about what the bill does and doesn't go in regards to environmental protection.
They go in to more detail about what the bill does and doesn't go in regards to environmental protection.
What are the practical implications of moving the Equalities Office from the Cabinet Office to DHCLG? Does it mean that Phillipson, in theory, has less independence / more oversight from Rayner?
July 21, 2026 at 1:30 PM
What are the practical implications of moving the Equalities Office from the Cabinet Office to DHCLG? Does it mean that Phillipson, in theory, has less independence / more oversight from Rayner?
But wasn’t it Emma Reynolds? Steve Reed had been moved to DHCLG or whatever it is
July 21, 2026 at 6:41 AM
But wasn’t it Emma Reynolds? Steve Reed had been moved to DHCLG or whatever it is
💷 💷 Tangential but #AngelaRayner #SoS #DHCLG needs to spend public money wisely, and drop the unwanted #HolocaustLearningCentre, budget now £147m (👆from £75). #NAO 2022: the [then-]dept 🚨does not have a track record of managing programmes of this nature🚨 www.museumsassociation.org/museums-jour...
August 31, 2025 at 12:34 PM
💷 💷 Tangential but #AngelaRayner #SoS #DHCLG needs to spend public money wisely, and drop the unwanted #HolocaustLearningCentre, budget now £147m (👆from £75). #NAO 2022: the [then-]dept 🚨does not have a track record of managing programmes of this nature🚨 www.museumsassociation.org/museums-jour...
Tangential but the deputy PM/SoS #DHCLG needs to spend public money wisely, and drop the unwanted #HolocaustLearningCentre budget now £147m (👆from £75). #NAO 2022: the [then-]dept “does not have a track record of managing programmes of this nature”. www.museumsassociation.org/museums-jour...
Tristram Hunt is right: the Holocaust Learning Centre is a bad idea - Museums Association
Who is scrutinising the government’s controversial plans for an underground venue in Westminster, asks Clare Annamalai
www.museumsassociation.org
August 31, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Tangential but the deputy PM/SoS #DHCLG needs to spend public money wisely, and drop the unwanted #HolocaustLearningCentre budget now £147m (👆from £75). #NAO 2022: the [then-]dept “does not have a track record of managing programmes of this nature”. www.museumsassociation.org/museums-jour...
#GreenSpaces #London #PlanningMatters
Let's hope #AngelaRayner #SoS at #DHCLG will do the right thing and drop the unwanted #HolocaustLearningCentre, budget now £147m. #NAO 2022: the [then-]dept “does not have a track record of managing programmes of this nature”.
@rachelblakemp.bsky.social
Let's hope #AngelaRayner #SoS at #DHCLG will do the right thing and drop the unwanted #HolocaustLearningCentre, budget now £147m. #NAO 2022: the [then-]dept “does not have a track record of managing programmes of this nature”.
@rachelblakemp.bsky.social
August 31, 2025 at 12:23 PM
#GreenSpaces #London #PlanningMatters
Let's hope #AngelaRayner #SoS at #DHCLG will do the right thing and drop the unwanted #HolocaustLearningCentre, budget now £147m. #NAO 2022: the [then-]dept “does not have a track record of managing programmes of this nature”.
@rachelblakemp.bsky.social
Let's hope #AngelaRayner #SoS at #DHCLG will do the right thing and drop the unwanted #HolocaustLearningCentre, budget now £147m. #NAO 2022: the [then-]dept “does not have a track record of managing programmes of this nature”.
@rachelblakemp.bsky.social
Yes, yes, I think there’s a general consensus building on that.
From a Welsh/Scottish/NI perspective, the split between English devolution & local government in DHCLG & national devolution to the Cabinet Office I think is an indicator that we are on the cusp of a more coherent approach in the UK.
From a Welsh/Scottish/NI perspective, the split between English devolution & local government in DHCLG & national devolution to the Cabinet Office I think is an indicator that we are on the cusp of a more coherent approach in the UK.
December 16, 2024 at 12:53 PM
Yes, yes, I think there’s a general consensus building on that.
From a Welsh/Scottish/NI perspective, the split between English devolution & local government in DHCLG & national devolution to the Cabinet Office I think is an indicator that we are on the cusp of a more coherent approach in the UK.
From a Welsh/Scottish/NI perspective, the split between English devolution & local government in DHCLG & national devolution to the Cabinet Office I think is an indicator that we are on the cusp of a more coherent approach in the UK.