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Speech by Secretary of State Eric Pickles to the Policy Exchange.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
New measures ensure local people prioritised for homes, Communities Secretary Eric Pickles has announced.
Seven judges will decide on a shortlist of entries to present to Communities Secretary Eric Pickles.
Eric Pickles' speech to the Association of Police and Crime Commissioners
Excessive 'repair' bills for leaseholders to be capped.
Eric Pickles announces extra funding for enterprise zones to complete infrastructure projects and compete for new businesses.
Ten leading ‘enterprising libraries’ will receive a share of £450,000 to help local people get started in business.
New measures will encourage family-friendly tenancies in the private rented sector.
New government measures to assist small shops and help with the cost of living.
The Cumberland flag has been hoisted outside the offices of the Department for Communities and Local Government to celebrate Cumberland Day.
Written ministerial statement on the Troubled Families programme by Eric Pickles.
The flag of the British overseas territory of Gibraltar is flying over government offices to mark their national day.
The Troubled Families scheme has turned around the lives of 14,000 of England’s toughest to tackle households in just 15 months.
Speech by Eric Pickles, Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government.
Teams of local experts to advise towns how they can adapt their high streets to changing consumer behaviour.
New figures reveal councils have now amassed £19 billion in reserves.
Communities Secretary announces new planning guidance to deal with street clutter and road humps and calls for more town centre parking.
Ending unfair ‘family tax penalty’ will support extended families and provide more affordable housing.
Coastal Communities Fund increased by 5% and is extended until 2016.
Abuse of state powers as councils threaten bloggers with arrest.
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