Publications

In June 2020 the Executive agreed to proceed with the New Decade New Approach (NDNA) commitment to review Arm’s Length Bodies (ALB’s).

Minutes of a Ministerial meeting with the Loyalist Community Council

Information about how grant funding is awarded under the government’s cladding safety scheme

Information about the number of FOI requests which were refused for being vexatious in 2023-2024

Information about the Minister’s visit to North America

Information about whether a gambling levy will be introduced in Northern Ireland

Information about the operation of the Motability Scheme in Northern Ireland

Correspondence between the minister and All Party Group on LGBTQIA+ Equality

Universal Credit began rolling out on a phased geographical basis in Northern Ireland on 27th September 2017. Roll out for new claims in Northern Ireland was completed on 5th December 2018. The final phase of...

The purpose of this plan is to acknowledge the response taken by the Department and our ALBs to address climate change since the last Departmental Climate Change Action Plan in 2022/23. It also details the...

The Fuel Poverty Strategy will provide a long-term framework for reducing fuel poverty, recognising that this will have positive impacts on both mental and physical health, especially for the most vulnerable in society.

Discretionary Support is administered by the Department for Communities (the Department). The Welfare Reform (Northern Ireland) Order 2015 makes provision for the Department to make payments by way of grant or loan to prescribed persons...

The Northern Ireland Homelessness bulletin is a biannual publication which contains information on a range of areas relating to homelessness. The report is currently divided into three sections which are: Homeless Presenters; Homeless Acceptances; and...

The Local Government Circular 15/2024 provides a set of consolidated guidance on councillor allowances.

The Loan to Acquire Move-on Accommodation (LAMA), aims to fund the purchase of properties by homelessness charities as a route into housing for those who cannot access permanent social housing or private rented accommodation.

The Department for Communities' Minister announced the launch of The Housing Supply Strategy 2024 - 2039, in a statement to the Assembly on 9 December 2024. The strategy, which was approved by the Executive on...

The Department for Communities' Minister announced the launch of The Housing Supply Strategy 2024 - 2039, in a statement to the Assembly on 9 December 2024. The strategy, which was approved by the Executive on...

It is proposed to strengthen Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) by removing the Lower Earnings Limit (currently £123 per week) to make it available to all employees, and remove the waiting period so that SSP is...

This guidance explains how to approach the retrofit of traditional historic buildings, and what should be considered in balance with the need to make buildings more efficient and comfortable. It includes checklists, guidelines for renewable...

This quarterly publication provides an overview on the performance of the Child Maintenance Service in Northern Ireland. This publication contains information up to the quarter ending September 2024.