My Work In Parliament - Alex Norris

Urban Areas: Recreation Spaces

Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

Alex Norris received a response to a question they put to the government

The Government is committed to creating better access to parks and green spaces for everyone. The MHCLG-owned Green Flag Award scheme sets the national standard for parks and green spaces that...

Retail Trade: Empty Property

Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

Alex Norris received a response to a question they put to the government

This government is committed to revitalise town centres and stimulate economic growth by addressing persistent vacancy rates in town centres like Chester-le-Street and Stanley. High Street Rental...

Community Assets

Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

Alex Norris received a response to a question they put to the government

On 23 December 2024, this government announced the outcome of the Community Ownership Fund Round 4, and awarded £36.2 million to 85 projects across the UK. This represents the largest ever...

Flood Control

Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

Alex Norris received a response to a question they put to the government

My thoughts remain with householders and business owners impacted by flooding after the recent heavy rainfall, flooding is a devastating experience for all those affected. Government support in...

Flood Control: Leicestershire

Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

Alex Norris received a response to a question they put to the government

My thoughts remain with householders and business owners impacted by flooding after the recent heavy rainfall, flooding is a devastating experience for all those affected. Government support in...

Counter-terrorism

Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

Alex Norris received a response to a question they put to the government

The Written Ministerial Statement of 14 March 2024 made by the previous Secretary of State reflects the position of the previous government at that time.

Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: Religion

Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

Alex Norris received a response to a question they put to the government

The United Kingdom is strengthened by individuals of different faiths and of no faith, and the valuable contribution they make to our communities. The Faith Minister meets regularly with leaders...

Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: Public Appointments

Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

Alex Norris received a response to a question they put to the government

It is standard practice across government for non-executive board membership to be periodically reviewed, to ensure that the expertise and advice provided is a suitable fit for performance and...

Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: Cultural Heritage

Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

Alex Norris received a response to a question they put to the government

The Art displayed within MHCLG is part of the Government Property Art Collection. Our only heritage asset is New Burlington House, and the day to day management including decisions on cultural...

Energy Performance Certificates

Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

Alex Norris received a response to a question they put to the government

The Energy Performance of Buildings Regulations 2012 place a duty on accreditation schemes to ensure that Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) are produced in a consistent and accurate manner...

Buildings: Insurance

Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

Alex Norris received a response to a question they put to the government

Building owners are responsible for ensuring that buildings have appropriate buildings insurance in place. The government encourages insurance companies to provide suitable, fairly-priced...

UK Shared Prosperity Fund

Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

Alex Norris received a response to a question they put to the government

Allocations for the UK Shared Prosperity Fund in 2025-26 were published on GOV.UK on 13 December and can be found here.

Buildings: Repairs and Maintenance

Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

Alex Norris received a response to a question they put to the government

Living in or owning an unsafe home without knowing when and how it will be made safe can have significant impact on the lives of residents and leaseholders. That is why we expect developers and...

Pedestrian Areas: Greater London

Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

Alex Norris received a response to a question they put to the government

An open letter from the Leader of Westminster City Council was published on 18 September 2024, a copy of which can be found here. Responsibility for designating any area of land in Greater London...

Islamophobia

Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

Alex Norris received a response to a question they put to the government

The Government has been clear that our approach to tackling religious hatred will never inhibit free speech or allow cultural or religious sensitivities to get in the way of delivering justice....

Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: Procurement

Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

Alex Norris received a response to a question they put to the government

Project Heart was an internal term previously used by officials to describe the anticipated works associated with the Grenfell Memorial. This term is no longer in use. The final design for a...

Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre

Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

Alex Norris received a response to a question they put to the government

There is no formal agreement with the Houses of Parliament or the Restoration and Renewal Programme regarding the use of the Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre. Therefore, there is no policy in...

Public Buildings: Energy Performance Certificates

Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

Alex Norris received a response to a question they put to the government

The Government does not routinely hold or collect data to identify public buildings that are frequently visited by the public. Therefore, we have not made an assessment of the current levels of...

Antisemitism and Islamophobia

Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

Alex Norris received a response to a question they put to the government

Rooting out these abhorrent forms of hatred is an absolute priority for this Government, and we have already taken a number of steps to achieve this. In July, the Prime Minister reappointed Lord...

Faith Matters and Tell MAMA: Finance

Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

Alex Norris received a response to a question they put to the government

The Government works closely with police and community partners, including Tell MAMA, to monitor and support victims of Islamophobia. Tell MAMA has been funded by government since 2012 to deliver...