Sun Aug 29 09:00:00 BST 2010
Travellers 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...)

Fri Aug 27 17:03:59 BST 2010
Eric 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...)

Thu Aug 26 10:05:21 BST 2010
New 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...)

Thu Aug 12 10:21:51 BST 2010
Communities 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...)

Mon Aug 09 10:04:01 BST 2010
Housing Minister Grant Shapps has today told councils that local communities who go for growth now and in the future will receive direct and substantial extra funding to spend as they wish. (continues...)