Publications

List of successful applications to community equipment small grant programme 

This is the nineteenth report of the Historic Buildings Council for Northern Ireland.

In 1996 the Department of the Environment commissioned work to examine the survival of rural traditional buildings in Northern Ireland.  The information was subsequently presented at a conference jointly organised with Ulster Architectural Heritage – ‘Bitz or

Social Security Agency Annual Report and Accounts for the year ended 31 March 2016

The core purpose of the Office of the Social Fund Commissioner (OSFC) is to deliver independent reviews of discretionary Social Fund decisions made in the Social Security Agency.

Presentation specific to the housing sector on the changes to the welfare system.

Closing Declaration of Interests: Former DCAL Board and  Audit Risk Assurance Committee members for 2015/16.

Summary evaluation report based on evaluations submitted by councils regarding Community Festivals Fund outcomes.

The Department has commenced a review of the housing fitness standard and as a first step has circulated a discussion document and supporting papers.  The Department is seeking views on a range of issues including the possible content of any revised standard.

This is the first report of the new President of Appeals Tribunals, Mr John Duffy.  The report covers the standards of decision making by the Department for Social Development for the period 6 April 2013 to 5 April 2014.

This document is an addendum to previous analysis produced by the Department which outlined the Northern Ireland specific impacts of Summer Budget 2015 for benefit claimants (including Tax Credit claimants). 
 

The Active Ageing Strategy 2016-2022 is to transform attitudes to, and services for, older people.  It aims to increase the understanding of the issues affecting older people and promote an emphasis on rights, value and contribution.

The Housing Supply Forum, proposed as part of the Northern Ireland Housing Strategy
“Facing the Future”, was established as a means of identifying ways of helping to
increase housing supply in Northern Ireland.
 

Public Record Office of Northern Ireland - reports from the Deputy Keeper of the Records.

The core purpose of the Office of the Social Fund Commissioner (OSFC) is to deliver independent reviews of discretionary Social Fund decisions made in the Social Security Agency.

This report details the Agency's performance against service improvements and targets.These accounts are presented to comply with a direction issued by the Department of Finance and Personnel (DFP) in accordance with section 11(3) of the Government Resources and Accounts A

This is the thirteenth and final report on the standard of decision making by the department.

The Project Assessment Review was commissioned by the Department of Culture, Arts and Leisure (DCAL) to examine the Department’s Stadia Programme.

Summary evaluation report based on evaluations submitted by councils regarding Community Festivals Fund outcomes.

Notice of proceedings for Possession of Introductory Tenancy Anti-Social Behaviour.
This Notice is the first step towards requiring a tenant to give up possession of their dwelling.