The Department invites views from interested parties on the draft Local Government (Consequential Amendments) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2018.
In 2007 the Department, (the precursor to the Department for Communities being the Department of Culture, Arts and Leisure), provided a substantial technical guide ‘The Northern Ireland Guide to Safety at Sports Grounds’ (275 pages)...
This consultation sets out our proposals to reform the Funeral Expenses Payments Scheme in order to clarify issues around eligibility and make the process for claiming Funeral Expenses Payments simpler.
The Department for Communities has commissioned Walter Rader to undertake an independent review of how the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) assessment is working in Northern Ireland. This call for evidence is aimed at organisations and...
This public consultation document seeks comments on proposed changes to the Affordable Warmth Scheme. The Equality Impact Assessment (EQIA) Screen considers whether the proposals would have a differential impact and in particular, an adverse differential...
This consultation set out draft proposals for potential public realm improvements along the Oldpark Road.
The Department invites views from interested parties on the design proposals for the Inner Walled City Public Realm Scheme in Londonderry.
This consultation sets out draft proposals for potential public realm improvements along Albert St and Cullingtree Road.
This Consultation Outcome Report sets out feedback from consultees. 18 of the proposals for change will proceed as per the original 2017 consultation. Two of the proposals (intimidation points and interim accommodation points) will not...
The Department invites views from interested parties on the St Patrick’s Barracks draft Development Plan in Ballymena.
This consultation set out draft proposals for potential public realm improvements along the Shankill Road.
In order to comply with its obligations under section 75 of the Northern Ireland Act 1998, the Department has undertaken an EQIA on proposals to abolish Class 2 National Insurance Contributions which will be brought...
Publication of a DWP Green Paper seeking views on a number of suggested measures to help ensure security and sustainability in defined benefit pension schemes.
This Government Response Report sets out feedback from consultees. A number of proposals have already been implemented in line with the original 2017 consultation. Of the other proposals some will be brought forward during this...
The Department invites views on proposed changes to the Northern Ireland Local Government Code of Conduct for Councillors (the Councillors’ Code).
Publication of an HMT and DWP joint paper seeking views on a package of measures to tackle pension scams
In order to comply with its obligations under section 75 of the Northern Ireland Act 1998, the Department has undertaken an EQIA on proposals which, subject to Ministerial agreement and Executive approval, may be brought...
This consultation is on the Department for Communities proposals to amend current housing legislation and policy so as to facilitate a reversal of the recent ONS decision to classify Registered Social Housing Providers in Northern...
This consultation seeks evidence and views to inform the design of the exceptions and their implementation.
This call for evidence seeks to gather information on how the requirement to take advice is working for overseas members, and whether the current process should be maintained or adapted, to work better for individuals...