Publications

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...

The South East Coast masterplan will provide guidance on the future strategic development of the South East Coast as well as specific guidance on the location and form of development in the Town Centres of...

Information from the twenty eighth meeting of the interdepartmental charter implementation group held on Thursday 5 July 2012.

The Clarification of Faith Based Memo details the definition of Faith Based organisations for the purpose of Neighbourhood Renewal.

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.

The Neighbourhood Renewal Partnership Code of Practice and Guiding Principles document sets out the key principles which will underpin the roles and responsibilities of those involved through the partnerships in the delivery of Neighbourhood Renewal...

As detailed within the Code of Practice each Partnership may establish a number of Sub Groups which should be developed around the four strategic objectives of the Neighbourhood Renewal Strategy. The Neighbourhood Renewal Partnership Sub...

The Material Consideration Memo provides additional information on how compliance with the code of practice is to be a material consideration in the Department’s appraisal of project applications.

The Membership of Partnerships and Effective Linkages Memo provides additional information on appointments to partnerships by open, transparent and inclusive means and demonstrating effective linkages through other means where representation of a sector has not...

This manual offers guidance on the administration of local housing allowance in Housing Benefit. It provides information and guidance about all aspects of the local housing allowance scheme and the legal requirements that the Executive...

This study examines how the creative industries in Northern Ireland has grown in recent years and compares this to other sectors locally, as well as the creative industries in other regions in Great Britain.

The objectives for this study were to examine the amount that individuals would be willing to pay and the actual value of the library service to the people of Northern Ireland.