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COMMUNITIES AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT  The Department for Communities and Local Government was formed in July 2001 as part of the government's Cabinet Office, headed by the Deputy Prime Minister. The department is primarily responsible for the following areas:
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 Eric Pickles: Time for a fair deal for the travelling and settled communityTravellers who play by the rules will get the same rights as other mobile home residents and could benefit from more authorised sites under plans announced today by Communities and Local Government Secretary Eric Pickles. (continues...) Safe rooms help stop domestic violence victims becoming homelessNew research and statistics published today show that whilst domestic violence is one the major reasons families become homeless, protection measures such as safe rooms are very effective in helping these families to safely stay in their homes. (continues...) Councils urged to cut street clutterCouncils will today be urged to get rid of unnecessary signs, railings and advertising hoardings in a bid to make streets tidier and less confusing for motorists and pedestrians. (continues...) Bureaucracy for summer fetes overruled by Eric PicklesEric Pickles has succeeded in his quest to ban the reams of forms, high costs and red tape getting in the way of communities organising street parties and summer fetes. From now on councils can ask street party organisers to complete one simple form. (continues...) Eric Pickles: Hidden victims of recession show need for homeowners to seek help earlyCommunities Secretary Eric Pickles has today issued a reminder to struggling homeowners to seek help early to have a better chance of staying in their homes. (continues...) Eric Pickles to disband Audit Commission in new era of town hall transparencyCommunities and Local Government Secretary Eric Pickles has today announced plans to disband the Audit Commission and refocus audit on helping local people hold councils and local public bodies to account for local spending decisions. (continues...) Minister praises Dartford for binning fortnightly collectionsLocal Government Minister Bob Neill praised Dartford Council for listening to the public on keeping weekly bin collections alive on a visit to the area today. (continues...) Communities Minister commemorates the Abolition of the Slave TradeCommunities Minister Andrew Stunell will today take part in a ceremony to mark the abolition of the transatlantic slave trade. (continues...) Councils get power to decide how best to support service improvementsA major new īlocalismī proposal to cut red tape and hand over financial control of council service improvements and training to local government leaders was announced today by Communities and Local Government Minister Bob Neill. (continues...) Next Page | Last Page | |
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