Publications

Independent reports to inform the fundamental review of social housing allocations policy in Northern Ireland.

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 Agency. We also share information and expertise with those who...

Information from the minutes of the 29th meeting of the interdepartmental charter implementation group held on Thursday 31 January 2013.

This report contains findings from quantitative research aimed at providing information on the views and attitudes to work; budgeting and internet use of claimants who would be impacted by the transition to Universal Credit.

The purpose of the Belfast city centre public realm masterplan is to define a vision for the city centre’s public realm which, through its realisation, will lift the quality and profile of the city as...

Statistics on attendance at museums and science centres by adults in Northern Ireland: findings from the 2012/13 Continuous Household Survey.

The aim of the research was to obtain a deeper understanding of the relationship between poverty and the arts.

A biodiversity study which surveys and maps the habitat along the banks of the River Lagan from Stranmillis Weir to Lagan Weir and identifies goals and deliverables to bring about improvements.

This presentation provdes secondary analysis of the 'Work and Welfare system: a survey of benefits and tax credits recipients in Northern Ireland'; focusing on Lone Parents who are potential Universal Credit claimants.

The aim of the research was to obtain a deeper understanding of the relationship between poverty and sport.

This Statistical Bulletin presents key information on vacancies which have been notified to JobCentres / Jobs & Benefits offices (JBO) of the Department for Employment and Learning.

Following public consultation on a draft regeneration masterplan in 2012, this document sets out the Department’s final vision for Queen’s Quay.

This Policy Framework sets out the Department's policy objectives for urban regeneration and community development in Northern Ireland for at least the next decade. It will provide a clear strategic direction for the Department and...

A short tourist information leaflet for Derry city walls

Statistics on attendance at museums and science centres by adults in Northern Ireland: findings from the 2011/12 Continuous Household Survey.

Statistics on attendance at live sports events: findings from the 2011/12 Continuous Household Survey.

The aim of the project was to examine the distribution of museums and science centres throughout Northern Ireland, mapped against deprivation, neighbourhood renewal, urban/rural areas and school provision.

This Guide on the principal provisions of the Order has been prepared by Social Policy Unit of the Department for Communities for the information and advice of club organisations.

This report provides a sound basis for ensuring that bureaucracy in grant administration is proportional, without compromising governance and control.

You should read this booklet if you are the landlord or tenant of a tenancy which began before 1 April 2007 where the property was built before 1956.Prior to 1 April 2007, protected and statutory...