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From The Rt Hon Lord Pickles
  • Local Audit Bill to create robust new regime and help save taxpayer £650 million

    A new local audit regime that delivers value for money, greater responsibility for local bodies and the same tough audit standards was set out…

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

  • Cities' economic power unlocked in radical power shift

    Government has agreed to devolve new powers to England’s largest cities in a series of unique deals that will help them invest in growth, improve…

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

  • Next steps to improve the planning system and support sustainable development

    Further moves to simplify the planning system and make it more accessible to people in communities were set out today by Planning Minister Greg…

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

  • Baroness Newlove joins Bansted pupils for lesson on making safe alcohol choices

    Last week, Baroness Newlove, the Government’s Champion for Active Safer Communities joined the High Sheriff of Surrey to watch a special musical…

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

  • Cayman Islands flag flies at Eland House

    Communities Secretary Eric Pickles raised the flag of the Cayman Islands today outside the Department for Communities and Local Government in…

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

  • DCLG Annual Report and Accounts published

    The Department for Communities and Local Government has published its Annual Report and, for the first time, consolidated Group Accounts for…

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

  • Local Government Association Annual Conference 2012

    Eric Pickles addresses the 2012 LGA annual conference

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

  • Eric Pickles salutes armed forces with flag flying high

    Communities Secretary Eric Pickles raised the flag of Her Majesty’s Armed Forces today outside 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 launches National Market Day

    Apprentice star gives top tips to over 1,000 new traders.

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

  • £1million to support retired Gurkha soldiers

    Communities Secretary Eric Pickles today announced the allocation of £1million of extra support to help the successful integration of retired…

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

  • The Audit Commission - Appointment of new Commissioner

    Communities and Local Government Secretary Eric Pickles has today announced that Robert Anderson has been appointed to the Audit Commission …

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

  • Apprentice star's top 10 tips for market stall start ups

    Corbally and Pickles in call to back Love Your Local Market fortnight.

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

  • Eric Pickles flies Falklands flag to mark 'Liberation Day'

    Communities Secretary Eric Pickles raised the flag of the Falkland Islands today outside the Department for Communities and Local Government…

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

  • Communities to get more barrier-breaking powers

    Community groups, social enterprises and volunteers keen to get things done in their area will have new rights to ensure their bureaucracy cutting…

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

  • Eric Pickles hails 100% troubled families take-up

    Communities Secretary Eric Pickles has welcomed the news that every eligible council has agreed to run the Government’s Troubled Families programme…

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

  • Eric Pickles joins The Archbishop of Canterbury to celebrate the Near Neighbours Programme's achievements in East London

    The Near Neighbours programme brings people together from diverse communities and different faiths.

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

  • Eric Pickles' local shop parades plan

    Strategies to revive neighbourhood shops Clearing out the louts, setting up savvy services and rallying round the community are top of a &lsquo…

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

  • Eric Pickles pledges his 60 minutes to volunteer for the Jubilee Hour

    Communities Secretary Eric Pickles has committed 60 minutes of his time to volunteering in a local charity shop in his constituency.

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

  • New Council Tax help for hard-working families and pensioners

    New common sense measures will save ordinary families up to £20 a year in council tax, and make bills easier to pay, Local Government Secretary…

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

  • Pay transparency in the public sector

    On 23 May 2012, HM Treasury published a review of central government appointees. The review identified the number of off payroll engagements…

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