The Labour MP for Sheffield South East is chair of the Communities and Local Government Select Committee. His political career began with election to Sheffield City Council. He was elected to Parliament in 1992. A former Labour government whip, his political interests include economic policy, local and regional government and housing. In 2010 he was appointed chair of HCLG committee.
Adult social care is under a select committee spotlight with councils, care providers and Ministers quizzed on what options can be offered – at what...
Councils and charities are due to give evidence to the Communities and Local Government (CLG) Committee as it considers the Homelessness Reduction Bill. In the...
The Communities and Local Government (CLG) Committee has launched a pre-legislative inquiry into the Homelessness Reduction Bill – with an emphasis on “worrying trends” seen...
Service levels given to the homeless vary greatly across the country. A new report from the Communities and Local Government (CLG) Select Committee is calling...
A conservative MP is calling for support with his Bill to tackle homelessness. Bob Blackman, Conservative MP and member of the Communities and Local Government...
Government must address a range of issues before bringing in 100% business rates retention for councils. Concerns such as any withdrawal of Revenue Support Grant...
The mayor of London’s former chief of staff is in the running to chair the HCA. Sir Edward Lister, who was the statutory deputy mayor...
Jenny Osbourne, TPAS chief executive, says the government should ensure secure rented homes are available for years to come: “Many social tenants are worried that...
Public policy should usually be funded by central government, rather than through a levy on local authorities, according to Communities and Local Government Committee. The...
The Communities and Local Government (CLG) Committee has announced an inquiry into the causes of homelessness, as well as the approach taken by national and...