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Pickles: Markets first to breathe new life into town centres
Markets across the country are seizing the initiative and leading the drive to revitalise the nation's town centres, Communities Secretary Eric Pickles said today (26 January 2012). (continues...)
Election date announced for cities that say 'yes' to mayors
The Government's commitment to people power and local democracy took another step forward today (25 January 2012) as Cities Minister Greg Clark announced the date for mayoral elections. (continues...)
Eric Pickles sees family intervention in action in Devon
Communities Secretary Eric Pickles saw efforts to turn around troubled families when he visited two Family Intervention Projects in Devon, alongside the head of the new Troubled Families Team, Louise Casey. (continues...)
Grant Shapps: Councils should help older people live at home for longer
Ministers today called on councils to use every opportunity under the New Deal for Older People to give elderly people more choice and control over where they live, so they are not pressured to sell their home or move into residential care. (continues...)
Eric Pickles: Start of a 'Year of Service' celebrating faith inspired local volunteering
Communities Secretary Eric Pickles today announced that throughout 2012, faith communities will lead a series of volunteering days encouraging communities to come together to help improve their local neighbourhoods. (continues...)