Publications

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 Newcastle, Kilkeel and Warrenpoint over the next 20 years.

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. 
 

A short guide to the layout and history of Grey Point Fort

Ministerial Advisory Group for Architecture and the Built Environment response to the DSD Consultation - Housing Strategy for NI 2012-2017.

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, to ensure the effective us

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 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 been possible.

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 must adhere to.
 

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.

The Enniskillen town centre masterplan provides guidance on the location and form of development in the town centre over the next 20 years.

Information relating to DCAL's review of National Museums NI 2014 in the first of a two stage report.

Ministerial Advisory Group for Architecture and the Built Environment response to the DSD Consultation - Urban Regeneration and Community Development Framework. 

A bilingual (English | Irish) report on a seminar that took place on 25 October 2012 as part of the public consultation on a draft strategy for the Irish language. The consultation was held from 11 July to 27 November 2012.

The aim of the project was to examine the distribution of government funded arts venues, activities and festivals throughout Northern Ireland, mapped against deprivation, neighbourhood renewal and urban/rural areas.

The primary aim of this review was to undertake a thorough data audit of the learning programmes being delivered in Libraries NI.

Ministerial Advisory Group for Architecture and the Built Environment Belfast City Council Consultation - Draft Cultural Framework for Belfast 2012-2015.