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From The Rt Hon Lord Pickles
  • Council Tax collection rate improves but councils can deliver more savings

    Eric Pickles welcomes the improvement in the Council Tax collection rate.

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

  • Massive expansion of Troubled Families programme announced

    £200 million to be invested to help 400,000 high risk families, Chief Secretary to the Treasury Danny Alexander announces.

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

  • Troubled Families programme receives extra £200 million boost

    Additional funding for groundbreaking programme will extend intensive help to 400,000 high risk families.

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

  • Clampdown on councils using heavy-handed bailiffs

    Eric Pickles today set out plans to tackle the use of heavy-handed bailiffs by councils to protect people from unfair treatment.

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

  • Sussex flag flies above Whitehall to mark Sussex Day

    The flag representing the historic county of Sussex has been hoisted above the department's offices to coincide with Sussex Day on 16 June.

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

  • Queen's Birthday 2013 Honours List recognises community service

    Eric Pickles congratulates all those from the local government, fire, voluntary, and community sectors recognised in this year’s Queen’s Birthday Honours List.

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

  • Lights, camera, democracy in action

    New rights for journalists and bloggers to film council meetings.

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

  • Parliamentary launch of Civic Day 2013

    Communities Secretary Eric Pickles speaking at Parliamentary launch of Civic Day 2013 in the House of Commons.

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

  • Appointment to the HCA Regulation Committee

    The Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government today (12 June 2013) announced the appointment of Tariq Kazi to the Homes and Communities Agency’s Regulation Committee, following an open competition.

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

  • Local planning and onshore wind

    Letter from Eric Pickles to local authority leaders about local planning and onshore wind applications.

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

  • Local planning and onshore wind

    Letter from Eric Pickles to Sir Michael Pitt about local planning and onshore wind applications.

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

  • Enterprise zone activity to sky rocket with £100 million for building

    The government is to increase its infrastructure investment in enterprise zones by £100 million.

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

  • Battlefield visits for schoolchildren to commemorate the 100th anniversary of First World War

    Enduring legacy for next generation as thousands of pupils get opportunity to research people from their communities who fought in WW1

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

  • Maria Miller sets out how government will mark First World War Centenary in 2014

    UK-wide cultural programme, Service for Commonwealth leaders at Glasgow Cathedral and Battlefield visits for schools planned

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

  • In Kerala we find new UK-India partnerships blossoming

    Speech by Eric Pickles, Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government at the seminar on UK built environment expertise.

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

  • Lakanal House: response to Coroner's recommendations

    Letter from Eric Pickles to the Coroner of the Lakanal House inquest.

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

  • Local planning and onshore wind

    Written Ministerial Statement by Eric Pickles on local planning and onshore wind.

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

  • Onshore wind: communities to have a greater say and increased benefits

    Changes will give communities greater say on - and benefits from - the siting of onshore wind farms.

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

  • British Cabinet Minister to lead a business delegation to India

    The Rt. Hon. Eric Pickles MP, British Cabinet Minister for Communities and Local Government, will lead a UK business delegation to India from 2 to 7 June 2013.

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

  • Regulation on the housing market in Wales

    Letter from Eric Pickles to assembly member Ann Jones of the National Assembly for Wales.

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