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From Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government (Ministerial Champion for the Midlands Engine)
  • Planning measures will make best use of underused buildings for providing new homes

    New permitted development rights will allow office space to be converted into homes without the need for planning permission.

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

  • Change of use: promoting regeneration

    Statement about permitted development rights for change of land use.

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

  • Report shows savings from troubled families work

    Report shows councils can save billions of pounds by intervening more effectively in problem households.

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

  • Community libraries: guidance from the Arts Council

    The Arts Council has published a report looking at how communities are getting involved in the running and management of local libraries.

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

  • The Prince of Wales and Eric Pickles launch Industrial Cadets scheme

    New scheme will give young people the chance to develop employability skills and gain experience in the industrial and engineering sector.

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

  • New £6 million competition fund for English language learning

    Communities Secretary announces a new competition to enable those individuals with low levels of spoken English to fulfil their potential.

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

  • Uniting our communities: integration in 2013

    Speech by Secretary of State Eric Pickles at an event hosted by Policy Exchange and British Future.

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

  • Action on Council Tax a helping hand to residents cost of living, says Eric Pickles

    The Communities Secretary hailed new rules for 2013 that mean taxpayers can now choose to pay their bill over 12 months rather than 10.

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

  • "Fair funding, sensible savings and bill freeze is the right road for councils" says Eric Pickles

    New style local settlement to reward striving councils with more income.

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

  • Communities ministers wish everyone a happy Christmas

    The Secretary of State and Minister for Faith and Communities send a message of good wishes for Christmas.

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

  • 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