What has Greg Clark been up to today?
Greg Clark is MP for Tunbridge Wells and a member of the Conservative party.
Greg Clark has 32664 followers on Twitter.
We’re helping councils make sure takeaway food businesses do their bit to stop rubbish littering our high streets 🚮⬇️
#DLUHCdelivers @KeepBritainTidy @DefraGovUK
We know you want your town centres tidier, so today we’re giving new powers to your local council, which will require litter to be cleaned up outside takeaways 🚮
Find out more here 👉🏽 https://bit.ly/3zBNjSL
@KeepBritainTidy @Defragovuk @10DowningStreet #LoveWhereYouLive
Usually, 90% of the UK's crop of blackcurrants are used to make @RibenaUK. https://twitter.com/GregClarkMP/status/1555970379616845825
Sunny afternoons ideal for a glass of @RibenaUK! If you had one, chances are some of the blackcurrants that made it will have been grown in my Kent constituency
Really enjoyed joining @NickOvery2 of Ian Overy Farms at Brenchley hard at work on this year’s harvest a few days ago
Sunny afternoons ideal for a glass of @RibenaUK! If you had one, chances are some of the blackcurrants that made it will have been grown in my Kent constituency
Really enjoyed joining @NickOvery2 of Ian Overy Farms at Brenchley hard at work on this year’s harvest a few days ago
Another busy week @luhc! @GregClarkMP has been in Wolverhampton with West Midlands Mayor @andy4wm ⬇
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Good to work from DLUHC’s Wolverhampton office yesterday and to walk around the city centre with @Andy4wm @Jane_Stevenson_ & @Stuart4WolvesSW to see the boost the #CommonwealthGames2022 is bringing to the city and wider region.
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What a triumph the Commonwealth Games have been for @WestMids_CA
@GregClarkMP walked around Wolverhampton yesterday with Mayor @Andy4wm to see how the area is Levelling Up.
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Hearing directly from leaseholders affected by the cladding scandal yesterday strongly reinforced my determination to accelerate our work to make buildings safe and to protect leaseholders from unfair costs.
Thank you @EOCS_Official for meeting with me.
We met the new @luhc Secretary of State @GregClarkMP yesterday.
We look forward to working with him to bring an end to the #BuildingSafetyCrisis
Our statement 👇
People in supported housing must be safe from abuse. These 4 councils are doing important work in protecting some of our most vulnerable citizens. More awards will be made in the autumn.
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Four councils have been awarded over £6 million to build on their achievements in driving up standards and driving out exploitative landlords from the supported housing sector.
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/6-million-funding-to-improve-housing-and-support-for-vulnerable-tenants | #DLUHCdelivers
@BhamCityCouncil @Hullccnews @blackburndarwen @BpoolCouncil
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There’s no let up at the Department for Levelling Up.
Here’s @GregClarkMP recapping a busy few days 👇🏽
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We welcome the launch of a new £9M levelling up fund for parks and green spaces by @GregClarkMP. Through Future Parks, we're helping councils across the country find new ways to fund and manage local parks sustainably - with our partners at @HeritageFundUK and @luhc https://twitter.com/luhc/status/1554053311879413760
We’re on a mission to make Britain greener 🏞️ @GregClarkMp explains why green spaces are so important for our communities 👇
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/over-100-new-and-revamped-parks-to-level-up-towns-and-cities-across-the-uk | #LoveParks 🌳 | #LevellingUp | #DLUHCdelivers
This #YorkshireDay is one to celebrate for the people of York and North Yorkshire as @GregClarkMP signs a historic devolution deal with the region.
Watch to find out how this will improve the lives of people in the area 👇
#DLUHCdelivers | #LevellingUp
The #LevellingUp Parks Fund is a welcome addition to funding for parks across the UK, showing @LUHC’s commitment. Parks are highly valued and bring many social benefits but there’s still lots to be done to halt the decline in their condition. https://twitter.com/luhc/status/1554053311879413760
We’re on a mission to make Britain greener 🏞️ @GregClarkMp explains why green spaces are so important for our communities 👇
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/over-100-new-and-revamped-parks-to-level-up-towns-and-cities-across-the-uk | #LoveParks 🌳 | #LevellingUp | #DLUHCdelivers
Great to see the signing of the devolution deal for York and North Yorkshire today.
The deal is providing £540m of investment to the region as well as giving greater powers to drive levelling up in the local area.
More information below👇🏽 https://twitter.com/luhc/status/1554087784754958338
Today we’ve signed a devolution deal for York and North Yorkshire ✍️
The deal:
•Creates a directly-elected mayor
•Provides £540m of investment
•Gives greater powers to drive levelling up in the area
More info 👉 https://bit.ly/3OP36Ds
@GregClarkMP #DLUHCdelivers
Really delighted to have helped deliver a new devolution deal with a Mayor for York and North Yorks. Huge thanks to all our partners there and to @GregClarkMP and @NeilDotObrien, who have been brilliant. https://twitter.com/henrimurison/status/1553986406342598656
Great news #YorkshireDay that as called for by @NP_Partnership with business & many in wider communities there that #Devo deal with elected Metro Mayor done https://www.gov.uk/government/news/historic-devolution-deal-to-be-signed-with-york-and-north-yorkshire--2 @kevinhollinrake @GregClarkMP @SimonClarkeMP @northyorkscc @CityofYork @joinedupnorth @MarkCasci
Few interesting snippets from York & North Yorkshire devo deal - much of it is similar to deals elsewhere (on transport, skills, housing, and investment) so I've pulled out what I think are novel and interesting elements as opposed to summarising. Overall - it's good stuff. 1/
On #YorkshireDay2022, glad to be in York and Northallerton to sign the York & N Yorks Devolution Deal, returning powers & resources from London to much of the historic North Riding.
Levelling up is done best when people locally can drive the future of their area.
#DLUHCdelivers
Today we’ve signed a devolution deal for York and North Yorkshire ✍️
The deal:
•Creates a directly-elected mayor
•Provides £540m of investment
•Gives greater powers to drive levelling up in the area
More info 👉 https://bit.ly/3OP36Ds
@GregClarkMP #DLUHCdelivers
Lockdown showed how precious and loved are our green spaces in towns and cities.
I’m delighted to announce today help to create more and better parks and green spaces in our 100 most built-up areas.
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We’re on a mission to make Britain greener 🏞️ @GregClarkMp explains why green spaces are so important for our communities 👇
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/over-100-new-and-revamped-parks-to-level-up-towns-and-cities-across-the-uk | #LoveParks 🌳 | #LevellingUp | #DLUHCdelivers
So much happening at DLUHC today!
Delivering parks, devolution and more.
Watch this space 👇 #DLUHCdelivers
The Faith New Deal Fund will build on collaboration between faith groups and government during the pandemic to tackle issues that matter to local people. [1/2]
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As 100,000 people have now arrived from Ukraine, I want to extend my thanks to everyone who has offered their homes to people in need.
Communities across the country have welcomed 100k Ukrainians, saving lives, giving hope & offering sanctuary.
This would not have been possible without the generosity of the British public.
Thousands have opened their doors - you can still take part: https://bit.ly/3S5NgXS
Lots happening at DLUHC this summer!
Watch @GregClarkMP recap what we have delivered so far 👇
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Leaseholders can now check and prove if they qualify for protections against building safety costs with our Leaseholder Protections Checker.
Enter your info to see if you’re eligible - and any maximum costs you may be charged.
https://bit.ly/3bdKkIc
More 👇
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Thank you @GregClarkMP for meeting this afternoon to discuss the key issues facing housing associations and our shared priorities.
Ahead of #LoveParks Week, the @GreenFlagAward winners have been announced!
Green Flag parks are recognised as some of the best-kept outdoor spaces in the country.
Find out if there’s a Green Flag park in your area
👉 https://bit.ly/3J7GwVp
@KeepBritainTidy #GFA2022 https://twitter.com/GreenFlagAward/status/1551830017730088960
Congratulations to our record breaking 2208 winners #GFAWinners #GFA2022 #LoveParks
All kids in years 6 to 13 who go to school in #Kent can apply for a Reconnect bus pass giving them 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 bus travel between 23rd July and 31st August. Please pass the message on! #TunbridgeWells
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It is of course (apparently???) Historic County Flag Day today.
Flag of Kent appropriately gets pole position.
I am shocked by what happened here.
I have asked the Chair and Chief Executive of @PeabodyLDN to come to see me next week.
I would like them to explain their review of what lessons it has learned, and how the housing association sector can ensure it cannot happen again.
Peckham flat death: Peabody sorry for not spotting dead woman https://bbc.in/3S6HzsS
Today is #HistoricCountyFlagsDay - the perfect day to get some county inspiration by listening to Charlotte from @Visit_Lincs explain the meaning behind the historic Lincolnshire flag!
I’m proud to be Patron of @hospiceweald, which gives such wonderful care to so many in West Kent.
It good to chat with team members Nick, Jan and Tor today to talk about the Hospice’s future plans, as well as meeting patients, staff and volunteers.
Today I have extended changes to licensing rules to make al fresco dining easier for restaurants, pubs and cafes.
This is a big boost for high streets and we will make the changes permanent.
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CC Tuesday:
The Queen held a Council via video link at 2.30pm.
There were present: the Rt Hon Mark Spencer MP (Lord President), the Rt Hon Gregory Clark MP (Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities), the Baroness Evans of Bowes Park (Leader of […]
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Britain is about to have its first non-white Prime Minister or its third female Prime Minister. Few other democracies can say such a thing.
New homes must not damage the quality of our rivers, streams and wetlands.
We are ensuring development can take place, but only where there is action taken to protect our aquatic habitats.
More details 👇
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-sets-out-plan-to-reduce-water-pollution
We’re launching two technical consultations to inform the tough new regulatory regime, introduced under the Building Safety Act.
Find out more and submit your views.
Click here here for part 3 👉 https://bit.ly/3B1jsWp
and here for part 4 👉 https://bit.ly/3v27gkr
Today was a tough one for firefighters and supporting teams across the country.
Grateful for their hard and in many cases heroic work today in keeping people safe.
The heat risks are not over and @luhc & I working closely with local partners to support the continuing response.
Firefighters are continuing to battle significant fires across #London this evening. You can help us to prevent more fires:
⚠️Don't have a barbecue or a bonfire tonight
⚠️ Don't leave broken bottles or glass on the ground
⚠️Dispose of cigarettes safely
Do you know someone who promotes kindness in the community and workplace or provides a great wellbeing and mental health service? Nominate them for a #Kent Mental Health & Wellbeing Award
#TunbridgeWells #MentalHealthAwareness
https://www.southkentmind.org.uk/get-involved/challenges-events/awards/
⚠️ A @MetOffice Red Extreme Heat warning is in place for parts of England today ⚠️
🔴 Keep out of the sun during the hottest part of the day
🔴 Be aware of symptoms of heat exhaustion
🔴 Drink plenty of fluids and avoid excess alcohol
More #heatwave tips 👇
We’ve activated the Severe Weather Emergency Protocol in this heatwave. An emergency response to support people sleeping rough. We are already in a good position with many verified rough sleepers in temp accommodation. Outreach workers are supporting the process.
A pleasure to speak with such an engaged & razor sharp committee, comprised of mostly women, who are committed to the growth of UK agriculture and further afield. Thank you! @CommonsSTC https://twitter.com/CommonsSTC/status/1547160961915682816
We are now hearing from our final panel:
- Professor Louise Fresco @LouiseOFresco former President of the Executive Board of Wageningen University and Research, Wageningen University
- Ismahane Elouafi @FAOScienceChief
Watch live: https://www.parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/8b99e94d-2ee6-4ffd-8eb7-f99a25e4ca5c
In addition to the SWEP measures we have taken in London, I’ve had a very constructive call with @GregClarkMP about the Level 4 Heat warning. 1/2
I attended COBR today with Minister for London @ScullyP to contribute on how councils are preparing to support people and communities during this exceptionally hot weather.
Thanks to everyone in local government working on this.
Stay safe in the heat: https://ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2022/07/14/staying-safe-in-extreme-heat/
Delicious Kentish cider from @FarmTaywell and home made cakes among lots of village produce at today’s Open Day in lovely #Goudhurst #Kent
Breakthrough unlocks market for thousands of properties affected since Grenfell tragedy https://www.telegraph.co.uk/property/news/cladding-victims-freed-sell-banks-agree-lend-crisis-hit-flats/?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_campaign=Echobox&utm_medium=Social&utm_content=telegraph&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1657961302
Thanks to Lottie and Bella for inviting me to talk to TWGGS and Skinners’ 6th form politics students today - and for lots of engaging questions from the students
Levelling Up remains the defining mission of this government.
Today we opened bidding on the second round of the Levelling Up Fund.
Looking forward to seeing proposals that will make a positive impact on people’s lives across the whole UK.
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/bidding-opens-again-for-48-billion-levelling-up-fund
Happy #HampshireDay! Today we're celebrating the county and flying the historic flag.
This is a milestone in helping homeowners caught up in the building safety crisis to buy and sell their flats & move on with their lives.
I would like to thank lenders and my officials for their work in achieving this agreement.
I now want to see this commitment in action.
Action to help leaseholders is a DLUHC priority.
Secretary of State @GregClarkMP has welcomed today’s agreement with six of the UK's biggest lenders which frees leaseholders from risk-averse practices that have prevented them from selling their homes.
https://www.ukfinance.org.uk/policy-and-guidance/guidance/statement-industry-support-leaseholder-protections-within-building
Great to welcome ministerial team @GregClarkMP @paulscullymp @Marcus4Nuneaton @lia_nici to @LGAcomms
It is pretty amazing that only two of the eight candidates to be Conservative Party leader and Prime Minister are white men.
Half are women, half are BAME.
This would have been unimaginable 20 years ago.
Pleased to have @GregClarkMP Secretary of State for @luhc join the memorial and highlight his and the Government's commitment to supporting our important work. "Hatred can take place anywhere and anytime unless we have the courage and conviction to challenge its advances."
On #SrebrenicaMemorialDay we remember the lives of over 8,000 men and boys murdered in Srebrenica. We must never forget their deaths and in their honour challenge hatred and bigotry wherever we find it. @SrebrenicaUK