Government will look at bold options to improve consumer redress across the housing sector, Sajid Javid announces.

Government will look at bold options to improve consumer redress across the housing sector, the Communities Secretary Sajid Javid has announced.

The Secretary of State's speech to the County Councils Network conference.

Good afternoon everyone, many thanks to Paul [Carter] for that kind introduction.

And thank you also for everything you’ve done as Chairman of the CCN.

Secretary of State’s speech on the housing market.

Thank you, and good morning everyone.

Half an hour ago, the official figures were published showing that the number of new homes in England increased by more than 217,000 last year.

New figures show the number of new homes in England has risen by 15% over the past year.

On 11 November 2018, 100 years since Armistice, bells will ring out in unison from churches and cathedrals in villages, towns and cities across the country.

Sajid Javid's second Bromsgrove Pensioners Fair was visited by more than 500 retirees and family members.

Statement by Communities Secretary Sajid Javid on the initial report from the Independent Grenfell Recovery Taskforce.

Introduction

Speaking at the Urban Tech Summit, Sajid Javid sets out the digital challenge facing local authorities.

Thank you Dan, and thank you all for joining us today.

It’s always good to be here in the West Midlands.

Last Friday, I was delighted to hold my second annual Bromsgrove Pensioners Advice and Information Fair. We have so many fantastic organisations and charities in the constituency and it’s important that local residents continue to show support locally.

Draft Tenant Fees Bill will be introduced to Parliament to ban letting fees for tenants.

A new draft bill will be introduced to Parliament today (1 November 2017) to ban letting fees.