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From The Rt Hon Lord Pickles
  • Troubled Families programme

    Written ministerial statement on the Troubled Families programme by Eric Pickles.

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

  • Eric Pickles shows support for Gibraltar as flag flies high in Whitehall

    The flag of the British overseas territory of Gibraltar is flying over government offices to mark their national day.

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

  • 14,000 troubled families turned around

    The Troubled Families scheme has turned around the lives of 14,000 of England’s toughest to tackle households in just 15 months.

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

  • United in Britishness

    Speech by Eric Pickles, Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government.

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

  • Training by local high street experts to help towns modernise

    Teams of local experts to advise towns how they can adapt their high streets to changing consumer behaviour.

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

  • Councils should not be hoarding billions says Local Government Secretary

    New figures reveal councils have now amassed £19 billion in reserves.

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

  • 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