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From The Rt Hon Lord Pickles
  • Greater freedom for local councils to prevent unauthorised traveller sites

    Councils would be given greater freedom to stop unauthorised traveller sites being set up and prevent long, drawn-out stalemates like Dale Farm…

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

  • Troubled families programme on track

    Communities Secretary Eric Pickles has today announced that the Government’s Troubled Families initiative is on track, with councils committed…

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

  • Third year of Council Tax freeze announced

    The Chancellor of the Exchequer has today announced new support for local authorities in England to help them freeze council tax for a further…

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

  • Youth United in action in Birmingham

    Communities Secretary Eric Pickles today saw first-hand how Government funding is creating new youth groups to teach young people valuable skills…

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

  • Government pledges £12 million to save British heritage icon Ironbridge Gorge

    The Government has stepped in to save one of Britain’s most famous vistas - the world heritage site at Ironbridge Gorge - by committing a £12million…

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

  • Eric Pickles congratulates India's culinary stars of the future

    India Schools Young Chefs Awards 2012

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

  • Spirit of the summer realised with relaxation of flag flying rules

    Communities Secretary Eric Pickles has today announced a liberalisation to the regime for flying flags, giving a boost to patriotic pride, after…

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

  • New chairman appointed to close down the Audit Commission

    Jeremy Newman will be the new Chairman of the Audit Commission in the lead up to its abolition, Local Government Secretary Eric Pickles announced…

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

  • Local statistics

    Statement by Communities Secretary Eric Pickles about changes to the publication of DCLG statistics.

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

  • Statistics for Local Enterprise Partnerships and upper-tier local authorities

    Written statement by Communities Secretary Eric Pickles on the publication of DCLG statistics

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

  • Eric Pickles and Louise Casey address troubled families co-ordinators

    Communities Secretary Eric Pickles has told troubled families co-ordinators that they are at the vanguard of a revolution in social policy. …

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

  • Eric Pickles sees Gurkhas settling into Rushmoor

    Communities Secretary Eric Pickles sees first-hand the positive effect of funding in helping Gurkhas and their families settle in the UK.

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

  • A Christian ethos strengthens our nation

    Telegraph article by Eric Pickles on Christianity and its place in public life

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

  • Holocaust Educational Trust Appeal Dinner 2012

    Speech by Communities Secretary Eric Pickles to the Holocaust Educational Trust.

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

  • Indo British Business Forum Leadership Awards 2012

    Speech by Communities Secretary Eric Pickles at the Indo British Business Forum Leadership Awards 2012

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

  • Housing and growth

    Statement by Communities Secretary Eric Pickles on housing and growth.

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

  • Housing and growth

    Statement by Communities Secretary Eric Pickles on housing and growth

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

  • Plan to boost British housebuilding, jobs and the economy

    The Prime Minister and Deputy Prime Minister, alongside the Communities Secretary Eric Pickles, have set out a major housing and planning package.

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

  • Common sense planning reform to create more homes and boost the high street

    Communities Secretary Eric Pickles has approved a new measure that will increase the number of homes in town centres and help increase footfall…

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

  • Clamp down on illegal encampments

    Communities Secretary Eric Pickles has called on councils to clamp down on illegal encampments and to stop unauthorised traveller sites being…

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