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From The Rt Hon Lord Pickles
  • Delivering new homes for hard-working people

    New figures show that the Help to Buy: Equity Loan scheme is surging ahead with 10,000 reservations for new build homes in the last 4 months.

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

  • Councils can quickly stop illegal encampments

    New guidance tells councillors and residents about using powers against illegal and unauthorised traveller sites.

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

  • Eric Pickles writes on anti-Muslim hatred

    Letter from Eric Pickles to the Muslim Council of Britain about anti-Muslim hatred.

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

  • One year to go to First World War centenary

    Recognition for Victoria Cross recipients and help for war memorial restoration announced to mark historic anniversary.

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

  • Pickles takes on town halls' new driveway tax

    The government announces new guidance to discourage councils from introducing a new parking tax on people鈥檚 driveways and parking spaces.

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

  • Yorkshire flag flies at Department for Communities and Local Government

    The flag representing the county of Yorkshire has been hoisted outside the Department's offices to celebrate Yorkshire Day on 1 August.

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

  • Councils making over half a billion pounds profit from parking

    Official statistics show that councils are continuing to forecast to make 拢635 million profit from parking charges and fines.

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

  • Ministers take part in the Big Iftar at mosques across the country

    Eric Pickles and Baroness Warsi attended Big Iftar events on Saturday 27 July.

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

  • Greater community say on wind turbines and solar farms

    Communities now have a greater say on the siting of wind turbines and solar farms in new guidance.

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

  • Ministers challenge back-door bin tax that would fuel fly-tipping

    Ministers have challenged local authorities who are trying to exploit regulations and charge students for collecting their rubbish.

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

  • General Power of Competence speech

    Speech on the General Power of Competence, delivered at the Local Government Association and National Association of Local Councils conference.

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

  • Criminal attacks on mosques: letter to Muslim organisations

    A letter from Eric Pickles to Muslim organisations following recent criminal attacks on mosques.

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

  • Eric Pickles: We should not tolerate spitting in the street

    Ministers gave backing today to a council byelaw that would make spitting in the street a criminal offence.

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

  • Action to strengthen governance in Doncaster council

    New arrangements for all-out councillor elections at Doncaster council to tackle public concern over governance.

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

  • Royal Town Planning Institute planning convention 2013

    This is a speech about planning measures helping to achieve economic growth.

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

  • Black Country flag flies high in Whitehall

    The flag representing the Black Country has been hoisted above the department's offices to coincide with Black Country Day on 14 July.

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

  • UK holds first memorial day for the victims of the Srebrenica genocide

    On the 18th anniversary of the Srebrenica genocide, DCLG announces funding to commemorate and honour lost lives of Bosnians.

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

  • Pickles prompts civil servants to become money saving experts

    Civil servants at the Department for Communities and Local Government are being encouraged to become money saving experts.

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

  • Government removes 'volunteering tax' on councillors

    New proposals to cut councillors' data protection fees red tape.

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

  • Local Government Association: speech by Eric Pickles

    Speech by Secretary of State Eric Pickles to the Local Government Association conference on 3 July 2013.

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