Articles tagged with: Eric Pickles
Civil service terms and conditions to change in lobbying crackdown
21 Jul 2023 Civil Service Reform
Civil service terms and conditions to change in lobbying crackdown
Civil servants will also be under greater scrutiny over contact with lobbyists, in the government’s long awaited response to calls for reforms over lobbying rules
Ex-civil service HR chief condemned for ‘blatant’ breaches of lobbying rules
05 Jul 2023 HR
Ex-civil service HR chief condemned for ‘blatant’ breaches of lobbying rules
Rupert McNeil reprimanded for ignoring Acoba advice and falling foul of the rules in the process
Former No.10 comms chief warned over risk of breaching anti-corruption rules
02 Dec 2022 Communications
Former No.10 comms chief warned over risk of breaching anti-corruption rules
Acoba says listings on speaking-agency websites could land Guto Harri in hot water
Former Home Office DG rapped over returning to department as consultant
27 Sep 2022 Communications
Former Home Office DG rapped over returning to department as consultant
Ex-official breached business appointment rules by failing to seek anti-corruption watchdog's advice
Cummings broke anti-corruption rules, Cabinet Office finally confirms
08 Sep 2022 HR
Cummings broke anti-corruption rules, Cabinet Office finally confirms
After 14 months, Cabinet Office finally admits former top aide to Boris Johnson broke lobbying rules
Departing ministers warned not to break anti-lobbying rules amid reshuffle
07 Sep 2022 HR
Departing ministers warned not to break anti-lobbying rules amid reshuffle
Acoba chair Eric Pickles has said not all ministers understand the rules for taking up appointments outside government
Grenfell Inquiry: Pickles says DCLG building regs team ‘lived in isolation bubble’
08 Apr 2022 Local & Devolved
Grenfell Inquiry: Pickles says DCLG building regs team ‘lived in isolation bubble’
Former communities secretary outrages support group by calling 2017 fire victims “the nameless 96 people”
Grenfell Inquiry: Pickles says officials told him not to worry about coroner’s concerns
07 Apr 2022 Local & Devolved
Grenfell Inquiry: Pickles says officials told him not to worry about coroner’s concerns
Ex-communities secretary criticises civil servants for failing to confront ministers with “the reality” about building safety
‘Not all former ministers are clear on standards of behaviour and rules’: Pickles sour as Brine falls short
26 Jan 2022 Coronavirus
‘Not all former ministers are clear on standards of behaviour and rules’: Pickles sour as Brine falls short
Acoba chair writes to Cabinet Office after ex-minister Steve Brine fails to seek advice before advising a pharmaceutical company
Acoba chief Pickles sets out proposals for beefed-up scrutiny of post-government jobs
26 Feb 2021 Fraud, Error Debt & Grants
Acoba chief Pickles sets out proposals for beefed-up scrutiny of post-government jobs
Boosted transparency and spectre of honours impact form part of anti-corruption watchdog’s drive
Pickles eyes crackdown on civil service leavers as Acoba chief
23 Mar 2020 HR
Pickles eyes crackdown on civil service leavers as Acoba chief

Former communities secretary fears private sector roles for Brexit negotiators will be major issue
Eric Pickles poised to become chair of watchdog Acoba
12 Mar 2020 HR
Eric Pickles poised to become chair of watchdog Acoba

MPs to grill former communities secretary who is government’s preferred choice to lead anti-corruption panel
Pickles review: Cabinet Office should take on some Electoral Commission roles
12 Aug 2016 Fraud, Error Debt & Grants
Pickles review: Cabinet Office should take on some Electoral Commission roles

Report on electoral fraud recommends giving Whitehall oversight for the performance management of councils' electoral services
Troubled Families on track to hit target, Eric Pickles announces
10 Mar 2015 Economy
Troubled Families on track to hit target, Eric Pickles announces

Over 105,000 troubled families have benefited from troubled families programme so far, according to new figures unveiled by communities secretary Eric Pickles