Robert Jenrick

Statement on reopening the housing market

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Thursday, May 14, 2020

British MPs, Robert Jenrick, Official Opposition, House of Commons of the United Kingdom, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, Shadow Secretary of State for Housing, Public housing, Thangam Debbonaire, Government

The Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, Robert Jenrick, today gave a statement to the House on an update on housing in light of the Government's coronavirus lockdown plan.

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The Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, Robert Jenrick, today gave a statement to the House on an update on housing in light of the Government's coronavirus lockdown plan.
The Secretary of State, Robert Jenrick announced to the House today, a plan to reopen the housing market and to restart the construction industry.
Shadow Secretary of State for Housing, Thangham Debbonaire, asked the Secretary of State to consider the Opposition's calls such as unanswered questions on housing which need urgent government attention to keep people safe at work and at home.
The Shadow Secretary asked the Secretary of State to ensure that councils are fully recompensed for housing and other costs of the covid-19 crisis, and also asked that he work with the treasury, housing associations, and local authorities, and the building industry to invest in high quality and affordable social housing.

Statement on reopening the housing market

Retrieved on:

Thursday, May 14, 2020

The Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, Robert Jenrick, today gave a statement to the House on an update on housing in light of the Government's coronavirus lockdown plan.

Key Points:

The Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, Robert Jenrick, today gave a statement to the House on an update on housing in light of the Government's coronavirus lockdown plan.
The Secretary of State, Robert Jenrick announced to the House today, a plan to reopen the housing market and to restart the construction industry.
Shadow Secretary of State for Housing, Thangham Debbonaire, asked the Secretary of State to consider the Opposition's calls such as unanswered questions on housing which need urgent government attention to keep people safe at work and at home.
The Shadow Secretary asked the Secretary of State to ensure that councils are fully recompensed for housing and other costs of the covid-19 crisis, and also asked that he work with the treasury, housing associations, and local authorities, and the building industry to invest in high quality and affordable social housing.

Committee take evidence from Local Government Association on Covid-19 impact

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Saturday, April 25, 2020

Government, Robert Jenrick, Local Government Association, Local government in England, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, Local government

On the first panel are the Chairman, James Jamieson, and Chief Executive, Mark Lloyd, of the Local Government Association.

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On the first panel are the Chairman, James Jamieson, and Chief Executive, Mark Lloyd, of the Local Government Association.
The Committee has also announced that it will take evidence from Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, Robert Jenrick, on Monday 4 May.
The session with the LGA and other local government representatives will examine the impact that the Covid-19 crisis has had on local government finance and its ability to provide vital services.
The session will examine the immediate funding needs for local authorities to provide critical services, following significant drops in revenue over recent months.

Committee take evidence from Local Government Association on Covid-19 impact

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Saturday, April 25, 2020

Government, Robert Jenrick, Local Government Association, Local government in England, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, Local government

On the first panel are the Chairman, James Jamieson, and Chief Executive, Mark Lloyd, of the Local Government Association.

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On the first panel are the Chairman, James Jamieson, and Chief Executive, Mark Lloyd, of the Local Government Association.
The Committee has also announced that it will take evidence from Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, Robert Jenrick, on Monday 4 May.
The session with the LGA and other local government representatives will examine the impact that the Covid-19 crisis has had on local government finance and its ability to provide vital services.
The session will examine the immediate funding needs for local authorities to provide critical services, following significant drops in revenue over recent months.

Committee take evidence from Local Government Association on Covid-19 impact

Retrieved on:

Saturday, April 25, 2020

Government, Robert Jenrick, Local Government Association, Local government in England, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, Local government

On the first panel are the Chairman, James Jamieson, and Chief Executive, Mark Lloyd, of the Local Government Association.

Key Points:

On the first panel are the Chairman, James Jamieson, and Chief Executive, Mark Lloyd, of the Local Government Association.
The Committee has also announced that it will take evidence from Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, Robert Jenrick, on Monday 4 May.
The session with the LGA and other local government representatives will examine the impact that the Covid-19 crisis has had on local government finance and its ability to provide vital services.
The session will examine the immediate funding needs for local authorities to provide critical services, following significant drops in revenue over recent months.

Clive Betts pushes for more Government support to protect private renters

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Wednesday, March 25, 2020

Landlord–tenant law, Robert Jenrick, Eviction, Affordable housing, Real property law, Land law, Real estate, Property law

It does nothing for those already undergoing eviction processes and fails to provide effective support to tenants struggling to pay their rent.

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It does nothing for those already undergoing eviction processes and fails to provide effective support to tenants struggling to pay their rent.
Ahead of the legislation being published, the Committee wrote to the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, Rt Hon Robert Jenrick MP, to request greater information about his plans for supporting private renters during the Coronavirus public health emergency.
The Government rightly committed to protect private renters from eviction during this crisis.
Renters must be fully protected from the threat of eviction where they cannot afford their rent.

Statement on 'planning for the future'

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Thursday, March 12, 2020

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Robert Jenrick, Housing, Communities and Local Government Minister makes statement on planning for the future.

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Robert Jenrick, Housing, Communities and Local Government Minister makes statement on planning for the future.
Robert Jenrick announced in the statement that the Government will release a 'Planning' white paper in the Spring.
The Departmentfor Housing, Communities and Local Governmentreleased new building safetyfiguresin the morning, which theMinister "hadn't mentioned" in his statement.
Follow the @HouseofCommons on Twitter and @UKHouseofCommons on Instagram, for updates on the UK House of Commons Chamber and more.

Statement on 'planning for the future'

Retrieved on:

Thursday, March 12, 2020

Robert Jenrick, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, Government, Constitution of the United Kingdom

Robert Jenrick, Housing, Communities and Local Government Minister makes statement on planning for the future.

Key Points:

Robert Jenrick, Housing, Communities and Local Government Minister makes statement on planning for the future.
Robert Jenrick announced in the statement that the Government will release a 'Planning' white paper in the Spring.
The Departmentfor Housing, Communities and Local Governmentreleased new building safetyfiguresin the morning, which theMinister "hadn't mentioned" in his statement.
Follow the @HouseofCommons on Twitter and @UKHouseofCommons on Instagram, for updates on the UK House of Commons Chamber and more.

Statement on rough sleeping

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Friday, February 28, 2020

Robert Jenrick, Homelessness, Housing First, Humans, Academic disciplines, Economy

The Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, Robert Jenrick MP, made a statement to the House of Commons regarding rough sleeping.

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The Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, Robert Jenrick MP, made a statement to the House of Commons regarding rough sleeping.
Recent reports has seen the number of people estimated to be sleeping rough on one night in England to have fallen for the second year running.
The government has pledged that the new funding will go towards offering Housing First style move on accommodation for up to 6,000 rough sleepers and those at immediate risk of rough sleeping, to give them stability and certainty over the long-term.
He told MPs, "We are determined to end the blight of rough sleeping and we've placed this great social ill at the heart of the moral mission of this government."

Statement on rough sleeping

Retrieved on:

Friday, February 28, 2020

Robert Jenrick, Homelessness, Housing First, Humans, Academic disciplines, Economy

The Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, Robert Jenrick MP, made a statement to the House of Commons regarding rough sleeping.

Key Points:

The Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, Robert Jenrick MP, made a statement to the House of Commons regarding rough sleeping.
Recent reports has seen the number of people estimated to be sleeping rough on one night in England to have fallen for the second year running.
The government has pledged that the new funding will go towards offering Housing First style move on accommodation for up to 6,000 rough sleepers and those at immediate risk of rough sleeping, to give them stability and certainty over the long-term.
He told MPs, "We are determined to end the blight of rough sleeping and we've placed this great social ill at the heart of the moral mission of this government."