A selection of images representing communities.
Communities and Local Government Ministers work with the Department's Board, Executive Agencies and specialist public bodies to ensure the Department meets its objectives. The Ministers are led by the Secretary of State who is a Cabinet Minister. Their responsibilities include:
As Secretary of State, Eric Pickles heads a team of Ministers: Grant Shapps, Greg Clark, Bob Neill, Andrew Stunell and Baroness Hanham. Biographies and a brief description of the policy responsibilities of his Ministerial team can be found below.
Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government
Minister for Housing and Local Government
Find out how to arrange your own Diamond Jubilee street party in our guide.