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From Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government (Ministerial Champion for the Midlands Engine)
  • Safeguarding family finances

    Eric Pickles helps with Council Tax bills.

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

  • South East 7 spring conference 2013

    Speech by Secretary of State Eric Pickles to the South East 7 partnership.

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

  • Unnecessary diversity monitoring or lifestyle surveys

    Letter from Eric Pickles to the Planning Inspectorate advising against the use of unnecessary diversity questionnaires.

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

  • Unnecessary diversity monitoring or lifestyle surveys

    Letter from Eric Pickles to the Local Government Ombudsman advising against the use of unnecessary diversity questionnaires.

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

  • New Jobcentre Plus advisers for troubled families

    A new drive to get troubled families into work is to be spearheaded by 150 specialist Jobcentre Plus advisers.

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

  • Delivering sensible savings in local government

    Local Government Secretary Eric Pickles has today published advice on how local authorities can deliver sensible savings by reviewing taxpayer funding of trade unions.

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

  • Michelin star Asian restaurant throws open its kitchen doors to young British chefs

    A charity lunch was held this Sunday (24 February 2013) for a scholarship scheme that is boosting jobs in ‘high-end’ Asian cuisine.

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

  • £59 million fund to accelerate Enterprise Zone growth

    A new fund will deliver the infrastructure that Enterprise Zones need to become economic engine rooms and drive growth across the country.

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

  • Minister unveils jump in numbers of councils intending to freeze bills

    Communities Secretary Eric Pickles announces an increase in the number of councils intending to freeze their Council Tax.

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

  • Councillors should use new powers to tackle 6-figure pay packets

    Local Government Secretary Eric Pickles announces new transparency rules for local government pay and employment practices.

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

  • More powers to local communities as South East regional planning abolished

    Local Government Secretary Eric Pickles announces another 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

  • Cumbrian flag flies at Department for Communities and Local Government

    The Cumbrian flag has been hoisted outside the offices of the Department for Communities and Local Government to celebrate Cumbria Day.

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

  • New support for local libraries and businesses

    Thousands of people will receive support to start their own business.

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

  • Job-boosting fund for 20 seaside towns

    Seaside towns to get a £16 million cash boost for projects from the Coastal Communities Fund.

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

  • Organisations discover more about £6 million English language competition

    Communities Secretary challenges organisations to come up with innovative ideas to help more people learn English.

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

  • New commissioners to help with Audit Commission closure

    Communities and Local Government Secretary Eric Pickles announces 4 new appointments to the Audit Commission Board.

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

  • New Local Government Network annual conference

    Eric Pickles talks about rising to the challenge of delivering local public services.

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

  • New milestone reached in the transfer of power to local communities in Yorkshire and the Humber

    Communities Secretary announces the abolition of the area’s regional strategy.

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

  • Planning changes to help open free schools' gates faster

    Changes will allow free schools to concentrate on education not bureaucracy and will give parents peace of mind.

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

  • Planning changes to help open free schools' gates faster

    Information on new measures to reduce planning red tape so free schools find it easier to convert underused buildings into schools.

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