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From The Rt Hon Lord Pickles
  • Recruitment of a Chairman for the Audit Commission Board

    The Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, Eric Pickles, has announced Jeremy Newman as his preferred candidate for the position…

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

  • The UK set to unite in nationwide musical celebration to mark the end of the London 2012 Festival and the Games

    Coldplay anthem Viva La Vida will play out the last day of the Games at hundreds of bandstands across the UK as part of Bandstand Marathon.

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

  • Town halls must tackle £1 billion Council Tax Benefit fraud and error through localisation

    Local authorities must get to grips with the £200m of Council Tax Benefit lost each year through fraud and error so they can fully support hard…

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

  • Town hall doors unlocked to social media and bloggers

    New law changes to introduce greater openness and transparency in executive councils meetings will mean all decisions including those affecting…

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

  • Planting the seeds for community grown food

    How to find space to grow by thinking outside the allotment patch New, simple ‘how to’ advice to inspire communities to spot a plot of disused…

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

  • Department now publishing all spend over £250

    Transparency trailblazers open books to lowest ever threshold The Department for Communities and Local Government has taken its transparency…

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

  • Six seaside towns get money to kick-start year round jobs

    Six seaside projects that will create vital new jobs and local enterprises are the first to receive Government backing to help their coastal…

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

  • Eric Pickles takes steps to kick-start stalled development

    Expert brokers will spearhead a fresh drive to get stalled housing deals up and running and builders back on moth-balled sites, Communities …

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

  • Olympic athletes take part in A Year of Service

    Throughout 2012, faith communities - as part of the government-backed, A Year of Service - have been leading a series of volunteering days.

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

  • Global Business Summit: Infrastructure

    Speech by Communities Secretary Eric Pickles at the Global Business Summit

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

  • Communities Secretary Eric Pickles responds to the riots 1 year on

    An update from Eric Pickles a year after the English riots took place.

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

  • Response to recent misleading press reports on fire statistics

    DCLG responds to incorrect reports that arson attacks and fire deaths are increasing and fewer smoke alarms are in use.

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

  • Green Flag Awards: Licence advertised

    The Green Flag Award is the national benchmark for quality public green spaces such as parks and community gardens. It is highly regarded within…

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

  • Problem drinking tackled in 10 more communities with small grants injection

    Baroness Newlove, the Government’s Champion for Active, Safer Communities, today announced the names of ten areas across the country that will…

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

  • Eric Pickles opens new manufacturing institute with £3.5 million boost

    Communities Secretary Eric Pickles today announced a £3.5million Government investment for manufacturing innovation at the opening of a new …

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

  • Pop-up shops and entrepreneurs to prosper from high street changes

    New proposals to re-activate empty shops and reclaim underused street space Communities Secretary Eric Pickles today highlighted government…

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

  • Report highlights chaos of troubled families' lives

    Louise Casey CB has published a report highlighting the chaotic personal histories of the kinds of families who will be targeted as part of …

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

  • Minister welcomes Australian team to Tonbridge

    The Australian athletics teams were welcomed to their Olympic base at Tonbridge School today, by Communities Minister Greg Clark. The 500-year…

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

  • August 2011 riots

    Statement by Communities Secretary Eric Pickles on the response to the August 2011 riots

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

  • Lift off for jobs in Herefordshire

    Innovative Enterprise Zone brings new investment to local area Communities Secretary Eric Pickles has praised the innovation and ‘can-do’ attitude…

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