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From The Rt Hon Lord Pickles
  • Eric Pickles shelves town hall plans for new taxes on families’ weekly shop

    The government will not support additional business rates on supermarkets and large shops.

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

  • Proposal for new shops and supermarkets tax: letter to Derby City Council

    Local Government Secretary Eric Pickles' letter to Derby City Council about a proposal for a new tax on large shops and supermarkets.

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

  • Government backs 'Great British tradition' of Bonfire Night

    New guide for communities to celebrate Britain’s 'Thanksgiving Day'.

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

  • New rules further strengthen green belt protections

    Eric Pickles takes new steps to further enhance the strong protections in place against development on green belt land.

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

  • Work of the DCLG during the conference recess 2014

    Written ministerial statement by Eric Pickles on work of the Department for Communities and Local Government during the conference recess.

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

  • Councils must protect our precious green belt land

    Ministers have underlined the government’s commitment to protect the green belt from development.

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

  • Messages for Yom Kippur

    Communities Secretary Eric Pickles and Communities Minister Lord Ahmad give messages to mark Yom Kippur.

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

  • Messages for Eid ul-Adha

    Communities Secretary Eric Pickles and Communities Minister Lord Ahmad send wishes to Muslims celebrating Eid ul-Adha.

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

  • Lincolnshire flag flies in the heart of government

    Lincolnshire flag flies outside the Department for Communities and Local Government's London headquarters.

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

  • Westmorland flag flies in the heart of government

    Westmorland flag flies outside the Department for Communities and Local Government to celebrate the important role of historic counties.

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

  • New 'Rent to Buy' scheme to help young people save and move up housing ladder

    Communities Secretary Eric Pickles has launched a new £400 million programme to boost building of new rental homes.

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

  • Letter to the London Borough of Enfield

    Letter to the London Borough of Enfield giving notice of intent to serve a direction under Section 4a of the Local Government Act.

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

  • Letter to the London Borough of Hillingdon

    Letter to the London Borough of Hillingdon giving notice of intent to serve a direction under Section 4a of the Local Government Act.

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

  • Letters to the Royal Borough of Greenwich

    Letters to the Royal Borough of Greenwich giving notice of intent to serve a direction under Section 4a of the Local Government Act.

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

  • Letters to the London Borough of Newham

    Letters to the London Borough of Newham giving notice of intent to serve a direction under Section 4a of the Local Government Act.

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

  • Letter to the London Borough of Lambeth

    Letter to the London Borough of Lambeth giving notice of intent to serve a direction under Section 4a of the Local Government Act.

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

  • Letters to the London Borough of Hackney

    Letters to the London Borough of Hackney giving notice of intent to serve a direction under Section 4a of the Local Government Act.

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

  • Letter to Luton Borough Council

    Letter to Luton Borough Council giving notice of intent to serve a direction under Section 4a of the Local Government Act.

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

  • Letter to Medway Council

    Letter to Medway Council giving notice of intent to serve a direction under Section 4a of the Local Government Act.

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

  • Letter to North Somerset Council

    Letter to North Somerset Council giving notice of intent to serve a direction under Section 4a of the Local Government Act.

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