February 24, 2012
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Ministers see riot-recovery underway in Greenwich, Manchester and Salford
Ministers have visited more towns that were badly affected by the riots, to see progress six months on and meet the local people, traders and council…
February 16, 2012
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Eric Pickles visits Tottenham six months on to see riot-recovery in local community
Communities Secretary Eric Pickles visited Tottenham, an area badly affected by the riots, to meet local traders and member of the community to hear…
February 14, 2012
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Grant Shapps: Setting the benchmark for transparency in social housing
Housing Minister Grant Shapps today (14 February 2012) praised the latest social landlord to open its books and become more transparent to tenants.…
January 27, 2012
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Baroness Newlove meets young advisors in Sefton
Baroness Newlove has this week congratulated young people making a real difference by influencing the key decisions that affect their local… -
Speak up, Speak out: Holocaust Memorial Day 2012
Communities Secretary Eric Pickles paid tribute to those affected by genocide past and present, at an event to mark Holocaust Memorial Day.…
January 20, 2012
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Baroness Newlove visits Northern Ireland to see projects tackling anti-social behaviour
The Government's champion for Active Safer Communities, Baroness Newlove last week visited Northern Ireland to see for herself the success of the…
January 18, 2012
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Hard-wired for sound: Love to hate your smoke alarm
Anyone who has ever burnt their bacon or smoked in the comfort of their home will know that an accidentally triggered smoke alarm can be a…
January 3, 2012
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Grant Shapps: New deal will help older people live at home for longer
Housing Minister Grant Shapps has launched a new deal to help older people to continue living comfortably in their own homes - with particular…
December 31, 2011
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New Year's Honours 2012
Congratulations to all those working in the local government, housing, fire and voluntary sector whose hard work and dedication have been recognised…
December 23, 2011
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Communities Secretary Eric Pickles wishes everyone a merry Christmas and a happy New Year
A Christmas message from Communities Secretary Eric Pickles.