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Lower Falls forum update - May 2022
The updates below are the most up to date positions advised to BSC.Westlink Back Path Environmental Improvement SchemeThe Back Path sports zone
Voluntary and Community Sector Support Programme - Independent Advice and Debt Reference Group
To assist in the development of refreshed policy, funding and delivery frameworks for independent advice and debt services, we have carried out
Shipwrecks
Thousands of shipwrecks lie off the coast of Northern Ireland. Shipwrecks reveal information about life, technology, trade and warfare at the
Apply for JobStart Scheme funding
Following the previous success of the JobStart Scheme, the Department for Communities is relaunching the Scheme to create further high-quality job
Disposal of Housing Association Property
Section 7 of the Housing (Amendment) Act (NI) 2020 provides for the abolition of the right to buy scheme for Registered Housing Associations. This is
DfC Data Protection Safeguards Policy; “Appropriate policy document”
Special categories of personal data and criminal convictionsThe Department for Communities processes special category data and criminal conviction
Safeguarding - Child Safety in Sport
Sports Clubs have a moral duty and legal obligation to protect children and young people in sport through the creation and promotion of a safe
St Patrick's Regeneration
The Department for Communities is leading on the housing-led regeneration of the former St Patrick’s Barracks site in Ballymena which is expected to
Personal Independence Payment statistics - data quality and methodology
Date: 25 August 2021IntroductionPersonal Independence Payment (PIP) was introduced in Northern Ireland on 20 June 2016 to replace
Energy payment provided for grassroots organisations impacted by soaring costs
The rising costs of gas, oil and electricity have been highlighted by many Voluntary and Community organisations as a major issue which may
Adaptations Guide
This section covers the procedures and requirements for the approval and payment of Disability Adaptation Grant (DAG) to Associations, undertaking ‘
Right to compensation for tenants improvements
Housing Associations are required to have a compensation scheme and make it known to all their secure tenants.Background/introductionArticle 34 of
Launch of the MAG Living High Streets initiative
DfC selected Downpatrick as a Pilot based on the following criteria, heritage opportunities and heritage at risk, housing need, levels of vacancy,
Housing Statement from Communities Minister Carál Ní Chuilín 3 November 2020
Housing Statement from Communities Minister Carál Ní Chuilín
Housing Association Guide - Glossary
AAccounting PeriodThe period to which the income and expenditure account of an RHA relates.AcquisitionAcquisition and Works is an arrangement whereby
Band 1 - Existing Satisfactory Purchases (ESPs)
Certain milestones need to be achieved before payment of grant. These milestones should be detailed in the timetable.Development
Community Wealth Building in Northern Ireland
The Minister for Communities convened a Ministerial Advisory Panel in March 2022, to undertake a focused piece of work that would advise on the most
Foreword to Scheme Approval (Housing for Rent)
Scheme Approval Guidance sets out The Department's requirements to be followed by Registered Housing Associations in providing social housing, with
Band 2 - off the shelf purchases (OTS)
Certain milestones need to be achieved before payment of grant. These milestones should be detailed in the timetable.Band 2 - development
Total Cost Indicators (TCI) - Summary
Background on TCI area/cost bandsIn 1998 the Department introduced ‘benchmark’ TCI area / cost bands for all social housing, including Design and