Organisation

Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government (MHCLG)

6 stories · discussed at 5 council meetings · 6 councils

A government department responsible for housing, local government, and communities in England. A former department of the UK government responsible for local government and housing. A former department of the UK Government responsible for housing, communities, and local government.

Latest stories

  1. New Director of Strategy, Policy and Communications Appointed Newham Council has put forward Juliane Weseman for the position of Director of Strategy, Policy and Communications, following interviews conducted by the Chief Officer... Newham 31 March 2026
  2. Haringey Council Accepts £1.5m Pride in Place Grant Haringey Council has officially accepted a £1.5 million grant from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) to fund improvements identified by local... Haringey 14 March 2026
  3. Tower Hamlets Council Criticized for 'Optimism Bias' in Self-Assessment by LGA Review Tower Hamlets Council is under increased scrutiny following concerns raised about a potential optimism bias in its self-assessment of progress on key improvement... Tower Hamlets 19 December 2025
  4. Waltham Forest faces £31.4M budget overspend Waltham Forest is grappling with a significant budget overspend of £31.4 million, according to a recent report presented to the Budget Scrutiny Committee. Like many other local... Waltham Forest 8 September 2025
  5. Newham Faces £115M Budget Shortfall by 2029, Public Consultation Planned Newham Council is facing a significant financial challenge, with a projected £115 million budget shortfall by 2029. Key factors contributing to this shortfall include rising... Newham 25 July 2025
  6. Planning Reform: Council Supports Streamlined Process Barking and Dagenham Council is streamlining its planning process after the Planning Committee agreed to a consultation response supporting reforms to planning legislation from... Barking and Dagenham 10 July 2025