Publications

HB Memos contain further guidance on the interpretation of legislation to Housing Benefit and should be read in conjunction with the Housing Benefit Decision Makers Guide.

Memos contain further guidance on the interpretation of legislation to social security benefits and should be read in conjunction with the Decision Makers Guide.

The Local Government Circular 10/2022 provides a set of consolidated guidance on councillor allowances.

As the Department’s main employment programme to assist people into work, Steps 2 Success (S2S) ended on 31 March 2021, no alternative provision exists on a similar scale to help support people into employment and...

The Statutory Rule amends the Social Security Contributions and Benefits (Northern Ireland) Act 1992 to ensure that people in Switzerland who satisfy the statutory qualifying conditions will continue to receive the Christmas Bonus following the...

This Regulatory Impact Assessment considers the impact of introducing conditions that must be satisfied for the different ways that trustees or managers of occupational and personal pension schemes may permit a member of their scheme...

This policy aims to support the Irish language sector increase efficiency and achieve a high level of self-sufficiency by:Funding four business development officer posts for a period of two years.Funding 11 places on a MSc...

This is a screening review following receipt of a complaint under Paragraph 10 of Schedule 9 of the Northern Ireland Act 1998.

The Department for Communities currently delivers Discretionary Support, which is a unique scheme introduced in Northern Ireland in 2016. The purpose of Discretionary Support is to provide emergency financial support for people on a low...

In accordance with section 146(5) and (6) of the Social Security Administration (Northern Ireland) Act 1992, the Department is required to prepare an annual report on the operation of the Social Fund and to lay...

The Licensing and Registration of Clubs (Amendment) Act (Northern Ireland) 2021 (the Act) amends the Licensing (Northern Ireland) Order 1996 to allow local producers of alcoholic drinks to apply to the court for a liquor...

Under the 1996 Order certain kinds of premises may be granted a licence to sell intoxicating liquor to the public. The Licensing and Registration of Clubs (Amendment) Act (Northern Ireland) 2021 (“the Act”) amends the...

MAG published the Living High Streets craft kit in March 2022.Part 1: Explains the approach to the Living High Streets and should be accessible to everyone interested in this community led co-design approach to placemaking.Part...

Due to the war in Ukraine, the Home Office (HO) is creating additional safe routes for Ukrainians to come to the UK in the form of the ”Ukraine Scheme” and a sponsorship route entitled “Homes...

Social security benefits, pensions and lump sum payments in Northern Ireland (NI) are generally maintained in parity with Great Britain (GB).The rates of most social security benefits, pensions and lump sum payments are reviewed each...

This Regulatory Impact Assessment considers the impact of introducing a requirement on trustees and managers of certain occupational pension schemes (defined contribution pension schemes) to ensure relevant beneficiaries are referred to appropriate pensions guidance, provided...

The Department for Communities (the Department) invites proposals for the development of lands at 187-189 Madrid Street / 57-63 Templemore Avenue, Belfast. Proposals should be submitted no later than 12 noon on Thursday 1 September...

This statistical publication produced by the Department, contains analysis on non-UK nationals living in Northern Ireland, with specific focus on this groups’ current and historical interaction with the benefit system.

This Regulatory Impact Assessment considers the impact of introducing a restriction on the permitted charges that trustees or managers of certain occupational pension schemes can impose upon their members, for the investment administration and general...

Active Living, the new Sport and Physical Activity Strategy for Northern Ireland, through its Vision and associated key Themes and Goals, seeks to create a vibrant, welcoming, enjoyable, inclusive and successful sector for everyone, contributing...