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From The Rt Hon Lord Pickles
  • Troubled Families programme on track at half way stage

    New figures show that the government’s ambition to turn around the lives of 120,000 troubled families is on track at its half way stage.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Together in Service

    Eric Pickles' speech at the launch of a new £200,000 'Together in Service' grant programme to support multi-faith volunteering.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Launch of 'Together in Service' to support multi-faith volunteering

    Eric Pickles launches a new £200,000 grant programme that will celebrate the practical contribution faith communities make to society.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • County Council Network Conference 2013

    Secretary of State Eric Pickles spoke to the County Council Network about the £3.8 billion Better Care funding for adult social care.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Wind turbine proposals to be seen by communities first

    Communities to be consulted on wind turbine proposals and siting.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Thousands to benefit from exciting new ways of learning English

    6 winners of £6 million English language teaching competition are announced.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Winner of First World War Victoria Cross paving stone design competition unveiled

    Eric Pickles unveils the design of the paving stone which will commemorate recipients of the Victoria Cross during the First World War.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • New press freedom law to open up town halls

    New rights for journalists and bloggers to film and report council meetings.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • The only way is Essex at Communities and Local Government

    The flag representing the county of Essex has been hoisted above the department's offices.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • A brighter future for hardworking tenants

    Millions of tenants will get a better deal when they rent a home under new plans to help hardworking people, Eric Pickles announces.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • How custom-build can help our housing woes

    Speech by Secretary of State Eric Pickles to the Policy Exchange.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Local people first in line for council homes

    New measures ensure local people prioritised for homes, Communities Secretary Eric Pickles has announced.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Expert panel of judges announced for First World War Victoria Cross paving stone competition

    Seven judges will decide on a shortlist of entries to present to Communities Secretary Eric Pickles.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Speech to the Association of Police and Crime Commissioners

    Eric Pickles' speech to the Association of Police and Crime Commissioners

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • New curbs against councils’ rip off repair charges

    Excessive 'repair' bills for leaseholders to be capped.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • £100 million investment to give enterprise zones business edge

    Eric Pickles announces extra funding for enterprise zones to complete infrastructure projects and compete for new businesses.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • 'Enterprising libraries' receive £450,000 to support local businesses of the future

    Ten leading ‘enterprising libraries’ will receive a share of £450,000 to help local people get started in business.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Better tenancies for families in rental homes

    New measures will encourage family-friendly tenancies in the private rented sector.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • New parking reform proposals to support local shops and high streets

    New government measures to assist small shops and help with the cost of living.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Cumberland flag proudly flies at heart of government

    The Cumberland flag has been hoisted outside the offices of the Department for Communities and Local Government to celebrate Cumberland Day.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government