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From The Rt Hon Lord Pickles
  • Local government finance settlement oral statement

    This oral statement is about finance for English local authorities for 2013 to 2014 and 2014 to 2015.

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

  • Eric Pickles opens pop-up shop to showcase high street entrepreneurs

    DCLG is giving a big boost to small retailers today as it opens a brand new pop-up shop in its own headquarters.

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

  • Louise Casey calls for family intervention approach

    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.

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

  • No hidden costs to home improvement

    Homeowners will not face red tape when building conservatories and extensions.

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

  • First regional strategy to be abolished

    Local Government Secretary Eric Pickles has announced a major milestone in the transfer of power to local communities.

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

  • Appointments to the Homes and Communities Agency Regulation Committee

    The Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government has appointed two non-executive members following open competition.

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

  • Communities ministers wish the Jewish community a happy Chanukah

    The Secretary of State and Minister for Faith and Communities send a message of good wishes for the Jewish holiday.

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

  • Winners announced for faith-based photography competition

    As part of inter-faith week, the winners have been announced for the Faith Through a Lens photography competition.

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

  • Community budget pilots transforming public services

    Council-led early intervention pilots are showing it is possible to radically rework public services so those in need get better help.

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

  • Community Budgets pilot schemes

    Speech by Communities Secretary Eric Pickles to the National Community Budgets Conference.

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

  • The value of parishes

    Speech by Communities Secretary Eric Pickles to the National Association of Local Councils (NALC) Larger Councils' conference.

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

  • Lancashire flag flying high above Whitehall

    The flag representing the historic county of Lancashire has been hoisted above Whitehall to coincide with the county day on 27 November.

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

  • ‘Weekly collection saved’ as government scheme delivers for 6 million families

    Local Government Secretary Eric Pickles announced that over 6 million families will keep getting a weekly bin service.

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

  • Eric Pickles visits ‘Hidden Homes’ in Wandsworth

    Communities Secretary Eric Pickles marks the 10th anniversary of the Hidden Homes initiative.

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

  • Eric Pickles sees West Midlands' newest business growth projects

    Communities Secretary Eric Pickles saw first hand today how local growth is flourishing in Aston and Wolverhampton.

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

  • Eric Pickles acts to limit town hall chiefs' golden goodbyes

    The legal minefield that can pressure councils into giving large pay offs to chief executives they want to dismiss is to be ended.

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

  • Ministers congratulate the new Archbishop of Canterbury

    Eric Pickles and Baroness Warsi congratulate Justin Welby on his appointment as Archbishop of Canterbury.

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

  • Changes to the Audit Commission Board

    The Department for Communities and Local Government has launched a recruitment process to find 3 new board commissioners.

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

  • Government plans helping local people to get jobs and boosting growth

    Eric Pickles visited Cambridgeshire and Suffolk to see how local businesses are using government funding to help boost local development.

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

  • Town hall pension changes could unlock up to £22 billion for infrastructure

    Councils could invest as much as as £22 billon more of pension fund investments into infrastructure under new proposals.

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