Simon Hoare

Government blocks plans for solar farm

Local government minister says the project near Gayton would cause "major visual harm".

A minister describes South Cambs District Council's decision to continue the trial is "arrogant".

A councillor said the Blackpool "eyesore" showed why town needed investment.

Brighton & Hove and East Sussex councils say the amount on offer from the government is not enough.

Simon Hoare was appointed to a new role at the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities.

Simon Hoare posted a plea on social media after his family's terrier Jerry went missing.

Daniel Kawczynski's comments on Ukrainians are dubbed "risible" and "offensive" by a senior colleague.

A councillor who works with minority communities calls for direct Westminster intervention.

The DUP MP is told that his remark is not "conducive to moving things forward".