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From The Rt Hon Lord Pickles
  • Eric Pickles calls for more town centre parking spaces

    Communities Secretary announces new planning guidance to deal with street clutter and road humps and calls for more town centre parking.

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

  • New Council Tax cut for families staying together

    Ending unfair ‘family tax penalty’ will support extended families and provide more affordable housing.

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

  • Seaside towns to be given £29 million to boost growth

    Coastal Communities Fund increased by 5% and is extended until 2016.

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

  • Eric Pickles opens up planning appeals and lays down challenge

    Abuse of state powers as councils threaten bloggers with arrest.

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  • New guide for communities to design their own flags

    A new guide from the Flag Institute on designing flags to increase civic pride: Yorkshire Ridings lead the way.

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

  • Government action to take on town hall "bin blight"

    New guidance to tackle unsightly bin clutter and ugly wheelie bins.

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

  • Pickles congratulates group bringing Hastings Pier back to life

    Work to begin to repair Hastings Pier following a successful community campaign.

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

  • Tax cuts for small firms and shops help to boost local enterprise

    Official statistics show more tax relief is being given to small shops and firms to help with their business rates bills.

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

  • Delivering new homes for hard-working people

    New figures show that the Help to Buy: Equity Loan scheme is surging ahead with 10,000 reservations for new build homes in the last 4 months.

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

  • Councils can quickly stop illegal encampments

    New guidance tells councillors and residents about using powers against illegal and unauthorised traveller sites.

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

  • Eric Pickles writes on anti-Muslim hatred

    Letter from Eric Pickles to the Muslim Council of Britain about anti-Muslim hatred.

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

  • One year to go to First World War centenary

    Recognition for Victoria Cross recipients and help for war memorial restoration announced to mark historic anniversary.

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

  • Pickles takes on town halls' new driveway tax

    The government announces new guidance to discourage councils from introducing a new parking tax on people’s driveways and parking spaces.

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

  • Yorkshire flag flies at Department for Communities and Local Government

    The flag representing the county of Yorkshire has been hoisted outside the Department's offices to celebrate Yorkshire Day on 1 August.

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

  • Councils making over half a billion pounds profit from parking

    Official statistics show that councils are continuing to forecast to make £635 million profit from parking charges and fines.

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

  • Ministers take part in the Big Iftar at mosques across the country

    Eric Pickles and Baroness Warsi attended Big Iftar events on Saturday 27 July.

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

  • Greater community say on wind turbines and solar farms

    Communities now have a greater say on the siting of wind turbines and solar farms in new guidance.

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

  • Ministers challenge back-door bin tax that would fuel fly-tipping

    Ministers have challenged local authorities who are trying to exploit regulations and charge students for collecting their rubbish.

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

  • General Power of Competence speech

    Speech on the General Power of Competence, delivered at the Local Government Association and National Association of Local Councils conference.

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

  • Criminal attacks on mosques: letter to Muslim organisations

    A letter from Eric Pickles to Muslim organisations following recent criminal attacks on mosques.

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