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From The Rt Hon Lord Pickles
  • The only way is Wessex: Eric Pickles says fly the flag

    On 'Wessex Day' the government is encouraging local communities to fly their national and local flags with pride.

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

  • Flying England’s national flag

    Letter from Eric Pickles to Radstock Town Council about flying England’s national flag.

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

  • Local newspaper week marked by end of "town hall Pravdas"

    Council publicity law to safeguard local democracy and independent local press.

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

  • Local newspaper week campaign

    Letter from Eric Pickles to the Newspaper Society praising them for their campaign to highlight the contribution of the local newspaper industry.

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

  • Innovative ideas to lie at the heart of learning English

    Unique and creative ideas to teach English in a fun and friendly way have been submitted to the Department for Communities and Local Government.

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

  • Eric Pickles hails progress in troubled families programme

    Eric Pickles welcomes news that more than a quarter of the government’s target 120,000 troubled families are already being worked with.

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

  • New measures to breathe life into empty buildings and boost growth

    New measures coming into force ensure the very best use is made of empty and underused buildings.

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

  • Planning: promoting regeneration

    Written Ministerial Statement by Communities Secretary Eric Pickles on promoting regeneration.

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

  • Tough new housing rules to control immigration

    Fair play for social housing and denying illegal migrants rented homes.

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

  • Queen's Speech 2013: Local Audit and Accountability Bill

    Queen’s Speech bill to save taxpayers up to £1.2 billion and ensure councils deliver value for money.

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

  • Appointment to the Homes and Communities Agency board

    The Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government has announced the appointment of Jane May to the Homes and Communities Agency’s board.

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

  • Royal Assent for Growth and Infrastructure Act

    The successful passage of the government’s flagship growth legislation signals extra momentum towards economic growth, new homes and jobs.

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

  • Eric Pickles: celebrate St George and England's traditional counties

    On St George’s Day, the government will formally acknowledge England’s traditional counties in the life of the nation.

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

  • Making it easier for families to improve their home

    Letter to MPs explaining amendments to the Growth and Infrastructure Bill on the issue of householder permitted development rights.

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

  • British Heroes of the Holocaust

    Speech by Communities Secretary Eric Pickles at the presentation of 8 British Heroes of the Holocaust Medals to relatives of the recipients.

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

  • Society of Editors

    Speech by Communities Secretary Eric Pickles to the Society of Editors.

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

  • New law to prevent free press facing state competition from propaganda on the rates

    Local Government Secretary Eric Pickles proposes a toughening up of rules governing local authority publicity.

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

  • Successful Coastal Communities Fund: round 2 now open

    Applications for this year’s pot of over £27 million are now open.

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

  • Communities ministers' Easter message 2013

    Ministers reflect on the contribution that the church makes to our society as they wish Christians a very happy Easter.

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

  • Improving councils’ powers to tackle unauthorised development

    Lifting the restrictions on the use of Temporary Stop Notices.

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