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Eric Pickles talks about rising to the challenge of delivering local public services.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Communities Secretary announces the abolition of the area’s regional strategy.
Changes will allow free schools to concentrate on education not bureaucracy and will give parents peace of mind.
Information on new measures to reduce planning red tape so free schools find it easier to convert underused buildings into schools.
New permitted development rights will allow office space to be converted into homes without the need for planning permission.
Statement about permitted development rights for change of land use.
Report shows councils can save billions of pounds by intervening more effectively in problem households.
The Arts Council has published a report looking at how communities are getting involved in the running and management of local libraries.
New scheme will give young people the chance to develop employability skills and gain experience in the industrial and engineering sector.
Communities Secretary announces a new competition to enable those individuals with low levels of spoken English to fulfil their potential.
Speech by Secretary of State Eric Pickles at an event hosted by Policy Exchange and British Future.
The Communities Secretary hailed new rules for 2013 that mean taxpayers can now choose to pay their bill over 12 months rather than 10.
New style local settlement to reward striving councils with more income.
The Secretary of State and Minister for Faith and Communities send a message of good wishes for Christmas.
This oral statement is about finance for English local authorities for 2013 to 2014 and 2014 to 2015.
DCLG is giving a big boost to small retailers today as it opens a brand new pop-up shop in its own headquarters.
The head of the Troubled Families programme has endorsed family intervention as the most effective way to turn problem families around and help them get on in life.
Homeowners will not face red tape when building conservatories and extensions.
Local Government Secretary Eric Pickles has announced a major milestone in the transfer of power to local communities.
The Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government has appointed two non-executive members following open competition.
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