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Following the unveiling of the government’s Growth Plan, we have today set out further details on Investment Zones to get the country working, building and growing:
👉🏽https://t.co/sVmaSHOwor
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📣 NEW: Bidding for Scottish Green Freeports is OPEN!
Alongside the @scotgov we are looking for innovative bids that will boost Scotland’s economy, create good quality local jobs and regenerate local areas.
Discover more ⬇
#LevellingUp | @UKGovScotland | #WorkingTogether
Bidding prospectus to be published in spring, inviting applications for two new Green Freeports in Scotland. Looking forward to continued constructive working with Scottish Government colleagues on this programme.
🚢 A landmark agreement has been reached to set up two new Green Freeports in Scotland.
These will:
👷 Create jobs
📈 Boost local economies
🟢 Help meet Net Zero targets by 2045
Find out more 👉 https://t.co/ccbZK3JjMf
#LevellingUp | @UKGovScotland | @scotgov
Brilliant to see the Code laid in Parliament today, as we know the impact these unfair charges have on people and the difference this will make. Also very proud of the team - the culmination of years of work since the legislation was first introduced in 2018!
📣 NEWS – today we have launched a new Private Parking Code of Practice.
The new code will crackdown on cowboy private parking firms and eliminate unfair fines.
Read more about the changes here: https://t.co/wkiQNDzPyT
The @HighStreetsTF has been delivering excellent, bespoke support to local authorities since its inception - look forward to seeing this continue with 68 more places as announced in the White Paper!
📣 We're recruiting!
Want to help make the #realestate industry a more diverse & inclusive place?
We’re currently recruiting for a D&I Campaign Coordinator. View job description & apply here: https://t.co/jh1Ii5t7hG
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REMINDER : Excellent Deputy Director economist opportunity at the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities responsible for Housing and Planning Analysis (deadline for applications : 28/11/21). See:
https://t.co/0hed7AoigN
Commercial Rent (Coronavirus) Bill introduced today, ringfencing rent debts accrued by businesses mandated to close during the pandemic. Very proud of joint @beisgovuk @luhc working to get here and publish new code of practice with the details.
NEW laws and Code of Practice introduced today will help tenants and landlords resolve the remaining commercial rent debts accrued because of COVID-19.
Changes will protect tenants from rent debt claims against them and help market return to normality.
https://t.co/UitopYpNus
We are deeply saddened to learn of the death of the former Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, the Rt Hon James Brokenshire MP. He is fondly remembered by civil servants across the Department. Our condolences go to his family.
We’re hiring! Come work on commercial property policy in my team - a lot going on and a really exciting time to be in the department
https://t.co/e0cetarBjA
And publishing our response to the consultation on enforcing the parking code of practice, including measures to make the industry fairer for motorists: https://t.co/7KVeSmUwZc
This Government is committed to putting local decision making at the heart of our high streets’ recovery from the pandemic and long-term growth.
https://t.co/o0UQ933jP3
Today @RobertJenrick announced our Welcome Back Fund, helping high streets and seaside towns prepare for the return of shoppers and tourists on April 12th
https://t.co/o0UQ92LIqt
Are you passionate about housing and the built environment? Do you enjoy thinking about how to translate policy objectives into innovative delivery strategies? Do you enjoy a flexible, friendly and dynamic working environment? Apply to join my team!
https://t.co/HxQ9Xb8C5V