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Tread carefully on HMO changes, warns expert

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A shift away from multiple occupancy could transform the social fabric of universities and coastal towns and must be carefully managed, policymakers were warned today.

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Thu 2nd September 2010

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Manchester NDC helps to ‘reverse downward spiral’

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Educational achievement and open spaces have improved in east Manchester, while crime and unemployment levels have been reduced, according to the final evaluation of the area’s new deal for communities (NDC) programme.

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Mon 23rd August 2010

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Funding secures future of ‘at risk’ market scheme

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A market redevelopment project in London that could have stalled as a result of government funding cuts has secured a £13m boost.

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Fri 20th August 2010

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Local housing trusts ‘potentially divisive’, says report

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Government plans that would allow 90% of villagers to vote for new local building schemes could be ‘potentially divisive and self-defeating’, according to a report.

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Mon 16th August 2010

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Housebuilding incentive for councils announced

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Councils will be offered a financial incentive to help get communities behind their efforts to stimulate house building, as part of government plans unveiled today.

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Mon 9th August 2010

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