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First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Speech by Secretary of State Eric Pickles to the South East 7 partnership.
Letter from Eric Pickles to the Planning Inspectorate advising against the use of unnecessary diversity questionnaires.
Letter from Eric Pickles to the Local Government Ombudsman advising against the use of unnecessary diversity questionnaires.
A new drive to get troubled families into work is to be spearheaded by 150 specialist Jobcentre Plus advisers.
Local Government Secretary Eric Pickles has today published advice on how local authorities can deliver sensible savings by reviewing taxpayer funding of trade unions.
A charity lunch was held this Sunday (24 February 2013) for a scholarship scheme that is boosting jobs in ‘high-end’ Asian cuisine.
A new fund will deliver the infrastructure that Enterprise Zones need to become economic engine rooms and drive growth across the country.
Communities Secretary Eric Pickles announces an increase in the number of councils intending to freeze their Council Tax.
Local Government Secretary Eric Pickles announces new transparency rules for local government pay and employment practices.
Local Government Secretary Eric Pickles announces another major milestone in the transfer of power to local communities.
The Cumbrian flag has been hoisted outside the offices of the Department for Communities and Local Government to celebrate Cumbria Day.
Thousands of people will receive support to start their own business.
Seaside towns to get a £16 million cash boost for projects from the Coastal Communities Fund.
Communities Secretary challenges organisations to come up with innovative ideas to help more people learn English.
Communities and Local Government Secretary Eric Pickles announces 4 new appointments to the Audit Commission Board.
Eric Pickles talks about rising to the challenge of delivering local public services.
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.
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