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76706
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-07-09more like thismore than 2014-07-09
answering body
Department for Communities and Local Government more like this
answering dept id 7 more like this
answering dept short name Communities and Local Government more like this
answering dept sort name Communities and Local Government more like this
hansard heading Troubled Families Programme more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, what progress has been made in turning round families in the Troubled Families programme; how many families in each local authority area have taken advantage of the scheme; and if he will make a statement. more like this
tabling member constituency East Worthing and Shoreham more like this
tabling member printed
Tim Loughton more like this
uin 204872 more like this
answer
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-07-14more like thismore than 2014-07-14
answer text <p> </p><p>The Troubled Families Programme is making good progress. As at the end of May 2014, local authorities had turned around 52,833 families. As at the end of March 2014, they had identified 111,574 families; and were working with 97,202 of those families. <br> <br> My Department regularly publishes this information and the latest breakdown by individual local authority can be found at the following link:</p><p> </p><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/troubled-families-programme-progress-information-and-families-turned-around" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/troubled-families-programme-progress-information-and-families-turned-around</a></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency Keighley more like this
answering member printed Kris Hopkins more like this
question first answered
less than 2014-07-14T15:48:57.2155349Zmore like thismore than 2014-07-14T15:48:57.2155349Z
answering member
4043
label Biography information for Kris Hopkins remove filter
tabling member
114
label Biography information for Tim Loughton more like this
76707
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-07-09more like thismore than 2014-07-09
answering body
Department for Communities and Local Government more like this
answering dept id 7 more like this
answering dept short name Communities and Local Government more like this
answering dept sort name Communities and Local Government more like this
hansard heading Troubled Families Programme more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, what criteria will be used to assess the performance of the Troubled Families programme; and how this links to the triggering of payment to providers. more like this
tabling member constituency East Worthing and Shoreham more like this
tabling member printed
Tim Loughton more like this
uin 204873 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-07-14more like thismore than 2014-07-14
answer text <p> </p><p>In March 2012 the Government published the Financial Framework for the Troubled Families Programme:</p><p> </p><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/11469/2117840.pdf" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/11469/2117840.pdf</a></p><p> </p><p> </p><p>This set out the criteria that local authorities should use in identifying families eligible for central funding, and what results they would need to achieve in order to claim the results-based payment.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>My Department has also commissioned an independent evaluation of the programme which is looking at the progress and outcomes local authorities achieve with troubled families across a broader set of issues, and the savings made as a result.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency Keighley more like this
answering member printed Kris Hopkins more like this
question first answered
less than 2014-07-14T15:47:48.0596991Zmore like thismore than 2014-07-14T15:47:48.0596991Z
answering member
4043
label Biography information for Kris Hopkins remove filter
tabling member
114
label Biography information for Tim Loughton more like this
76278
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-07-08more like thismore than 2014-07-08
answering body
Department for Communities and Local Government more like this
answering dept id 7 more like this
answering dept short name Communities and Local Government more like this
answering dept sort name Communities and Local Government more like this
hansard heading Housing Revenue Accounts more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, what steps his Department is taking to assist local authorities in acquiring necessary skills, partnerships and capacity to utilise the increased borrowing allowed against the Housing Revenue Account. more like this
tabling member constituency Westmorland and Lonsdale more like this
tabling member printed
Tim Farron more like this
uin 204424 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-07-15more like thismore than 2014-07-15
answer text <p> </p><p>The Coalition Government has reformed the outdated council housing finance system with the introduction of self-financing in 2012. This has given the 167 stock-holding local authorities a stable source of funding with which to make long-term business plans, including the provision of new affordable homes.</p><p> </p><p>This Government has also made available £300 million of extra Housing Revenue Account borrowing to help stock-holding local authorities build new affordable homes. The first allocations of £60 million across fifteen local authorities was announced on 7 July alongside a second round of bidding to ensure councils make full use of this opportunity.</p><p> </p><p>Each scheme was assessed individually against a range of criteria including value for money and deliverability as well as the track record of the local authority to ensure they had the technical capacity to deliver the schemes or with a partner organisation. We have also encouraged councils to work closely with their Local Enterprise Partnership in support of local growth strategies, to increase the supply of housing locally.</p><p> </p><p>House building is a key part of this Government's long-term economic plan; council house building starts are now at a 23-year high and more council housing has been built since 2010 than in the previous 13 years.</p><p> </p><p><strong> </strong></p><p> </p>
answering member constituency Keighley more like this
answering member printed Kris Hopkins more like this
question first answered
less than 2014-07-15T14:18:25.2637277Zmore like thismore than 2014-07-15T14:18:25.2637277Z
answering member
4043
label Biography information for Kris Hopkins remove filter
tabling member
1591
label Biography information for Tim Farron more like this
76288
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-07-08more like thismore than 2014-07-08
answering body
Department for Communities and Local Government more like this
answering dept id 7 more like this
answering dept short name Communities and Local Government more like this
answering dept sort name Communities and Local Government more like this
hansard heading Community Land Trusts more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, what steps his Department is taking to promote the use of community land trusts as a way of delivering affordable housing. more like this
tabling member constituency Westmorland and Lonsdale more like this
tabling member printed
Tim Farron more like this
uin 204629 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-07-14more like thismore than 2014-07-14
answer text <p> </p><p>We are encouraging councils and larger housing associations to identify new community-based partnership members, including Community Land Trusts, who may be able to bring additional community capacity in developing new affordable homes.</p><p> </p><p>There is particular scope for Community Land Trusts to contribute to affordable homes though neighbourhood planning. We are working with the National Community Land Trusts Network and others to raise awareness of Community Land Trusts with groups who are preparing neighbourhood plans.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency Keighley more like this
answering member printed Kris Hopkins more like this
question first answered
less than 2014-07-14T12:37:21.8472101Zmore like thismore than 2014-07-14T12:37:21.8472101Z
answering member
4043
label Biography information for Kris Hopkins remove filter
tabling member
1591
label Biography information for Tim Farron more like this
65999
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-07-07more like thismore than 2014-07-07
answering body
Department for Communities and Local Government more like this
answering dept id 7 more like this
answering dept short name Communities and Local Government more like this
answering dept sort name Communities and Local Government more like this
hansard heading Private Rented Housing more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, what assessment his Department has made of the effect of the introduction of selective licensing in relevant areas and the level of private-sector rates; and if he will make a statement. more like this
tabling member constituency Croydon South more like this
tabling member printed
Sir Richard Ottaway more like this
uin 204242 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-07-14more like thismore than 2014-07-14
answer text <p> </p><p>Selective licensing allows local authorities to license all privately rented housing in a designated area that suffers from low housing demand and/or significant anti-social behaviour. The Department does not routinely collect information on the number or extent of licensing schemes although local authorities were asked on a one-off voluntary basis to provide this information last year. 194 local authorities responded, of which 14 had introduced licensing. While an assessment of the impact of licensing on private sector rents has not been undertaken, we believe that licensing puts unnecessary extra costs on good landlords, thereby pushing up rents, and reduces choice.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency Keighley more like this
answering member printed Kris Hopkins more like this
question first answered
less than 2014-07-14T15:50:54.1314167Zmore like thismore than 2014-07-14T15:50:54.1314167Z
answering member
4043
label Biography information for Kris Hopkins remove filter
tabling member
157
label Biography information for Sir Richard Ottaway more like this
66001
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-07-07more like thismore than 2014-07-07
answering body
Department for Communities and Local Government more like this
answering dept id 7 more like this
answering dept short name Communities and Local Government more like this
answering dept sort name Communities and Local Government more like this
hansard heading Private Rented Housing more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, when his Department plans to publish the conclusions of its review of property conditions in the private rented sector; and whether his Department plans to restrict borough-wide selective licensing schemes. more like this
tabling member constituency Croydon South more like this
tabling member printed
Sir Richard Ottaway more like this
uin 204243 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-07-14more like thismore than 2014-07-14
answer text <p> </p><p>We plan to publish an analysis of the replies and proposed next steps, including any decision that may be made on restrictions of borough wide licensing schemes, in the Summer.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency Keighley more like this
answering member printed Kris Hopkins more like this
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less than 2014-07-14T15:49:53.9969666Zmore like thismore than 2014-07-14T15:49:53.9969666Z
answering member
4043
label Biography information for Kris Hopkins remove filter
tabling member
157
label Biography information for Sir Richard Ottaway more like this
66003
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-07-07more like thismore than 2014-07-07
answering body
Department for Communities and Local Government more like this
answering dept id 7 more like this
answering dept short name Communities and Local Government more like this
answering dept sort name Communities and Local Government more like this
hansard heading Wind Power: Planning Permission more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, how many onshore wind development planning applications that had been considered by local planning authorities were subsequently called in by his Department in each of the five years. more like this
tabling member constituency Sunderland Central more like this
tabling member printed
Julie Elliott more like this
uin 204131 more like this
answer
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-07-14more like thismore than 2014-07-14
answer text <p> </p><p>Since January 2010 three applications for onshore wind development have been called in by the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government. The three applications have all been called in during 2014.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>All three followed requests by local or neighbouring Members of Parliament to call in the applications.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency Keighley more like this
answering member printed Kris Hopkins more like this
question first answered
less than 2014-07-14T15:52:55.7962308Zmore like thismore than 2014-07-14T15:52:55.7962308Z
answering member
4043
label Biography information for Kris Hopkins remove filter
tabling member
4127
label Biography information for Julie Elliott more like this
65864
registered interest true more like this
date less than 2014-07-04more like thismore than 2014-07-04
answering body
Department for Communities and Local Government more like this
answering dept id 7 more like this
answering dept short name Communities and Local Government more like this
answering dept sort name Communities and Local Government more like this
hansard heading Housing more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, if his Department will publish a code of practice for the management of residential property. more like this
tabling member constituency Hertford and Stortford more like this
tabling member printed
Mr Mark Prisk more like this
uin 204061 more like this
answer
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-07-10more like thismore than 2014-07-10
answer text <p> </p><p>We have asked the industry to come together and develop a code of practice for both the management of residential property and the process of letting property. The Royal Institute for Chartered Surveyors (RICS) is leading the development of the Code which we expect to be published in the summer.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency Keighley more like this
answering member printed Kris Hopkins more like this
question first answered
less than 2014-07-10T14:16:46.7886473Zmore like thismore than 2014-07-10T14:16:46.7886473Z
answering member
4043
label Biography information for Kris Hopkins remove filter
tabling member
1424
label Biography information for Mr Mark Prisk more like this
65865
registered interest true more like this
date less than 2014-07-04more like thismore than 2014-07-04
answering body
Department for Communities and Local Government more like this
answering dept id 7 more like this
answering dept short name Communities and Local Government more like this
answering dept sort name Communities and Local Government more like this
hansard heading Letting Agents more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, in which month the redress arrangements concerning letting and managing agents will commence. more like this
tabling member constituency Hertford and Stortford more like this
tabling member printed
Mr Mark Prisk more like this
uin 204060 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-07-10more like thismore than 2014-07-10
answer text <p> </p><p>The Redress Schemes for Lettings Agency Work and Property Management Work (Requirement to Belong to a Scheme etc) (England) Order was laid in Parliament on 23 June. Subject to approval of that Order by both Houses of Parliament, the requirement for letting agents and property managers in England to belong to an approved redress scheme will come into force on 1 October 2014.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency Keighley more like this
answering member printed Kris Hopkins more like this
question first answered
less than 2014-07-10T13:59:32.4704663Zmore like thismore than 2014-07-10T13:59:32.4704663Z
answering member
4043
label Biography information for Kris Hopkins remove filter
tabling member
1424
label Biography information for Mr Mark Prisk more like this
65866
registered interest true more like this
date less than 2014-07-04more like thismore than 2014-07-04
answering body
Department for Communities and Local Government more like this
answering dept id 7 more like this
answering dept short name Communities and Local Government more like this
answering dept sort name Communities and Local Government more like this
hansard heading Landlords: Scotland more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, what assessment his Department has made of the effectiveness of the register of landlords in Scotland in reducing bad practice. more like this
tabling member constituency Hertford and Stortford more like this
tabling member printed
Mr Mark Prisk more like this
uin 204056 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-07-14more like thismore than 2014-07-14
answer text <p> </p><p>The Coalition Government supports a bigger and better private rented sector and is keen to minimise the burden of regulation on the vast majority of good landlords. Excessive red tape would just force up rents and reduce choice and supply for tenants.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>We believe that imposing a national register of landlords would be disproportionate and unfairly penalise good landlords who are fully compliant with their obligations. It would cost an estimated £40 million a year – costs which ultimately would be passed on to tenants in higher rents.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>As an alternative to such regulation, we support the use of voluntary accreditation by local authorities coupled with strong enforcement action to crack down on the small minority of rogue landlords who rent out overcrowded and dilapidated property. Voluntary accreditation helps drive up standards and increase levels of professionalism amongst landlords.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>We have not formally assessed Scotland's scheme, but I note that an answer to a Parliamentary Question in the Scottish Parliament in January 2013 noted that since the scheme was introduced in 2006, it had cost landlords £11 million in fees and a further £5 million in costs to taxpayers, but only 40 landlords had been refused in total over that period out of almost 200,000 landlord registrations. This suggests that such state regulation had not been effective at tackling rogue landlords despite significant costs imposed on the whole rented sector.</p><p> </p><p><strong> </strong></p><p> </p>
answering member constituency Keighley more like this
answering member printed Kris Hopkins more like this
question first answered
less than 2014-07-14T15:54:49.1119525Zmore like thismore than 2014-07-14T15:54:49.1119525Z
answering member
4043
label Biography information for Kris Hopkins remove filter
tabling member
1424
label Biography information for Mr Mark Prisk more like this