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Department for Communities

Committee for Communities Meeting, Thursday 3 July 2025

https://youtu.be/NJU86iVq7OQ Committee for Communities met on Thursday 3 July 2025. On the agenda –  Briefing from the Minister for Communities June Monitoring: Oral briefing from the Department for Communities SL1 The Social Security (Claims and Payments) (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2025 and the Social Security (Electronic Communications) (Amendment) Order (Northern Ireland) 2025 Irish Men’s Sheds… Continue Reading Committee for Communities Meeting, Thursday 3 July 2025

Committee for Communities Meeting, Thursday 26 June 2025

https://youtu.be/zFwzyQAnGck Committee for Communities met on Thursday 26 June 2025. On the agenda –  Sign Language Bill – Action Deaf Youth in-person evidence session Sign Language Bill – Bill Office briefing and scrutiny update Regulatory framework for gambling: Oral briefing from Department for Communities SL1 The Houses in Multiple Occupation (Fees) (Amendment) (Northern Ireland) Regulations… Continue Reading Committee for Communities Meeting, Thursday 26 June 2025

Committee for Communities Meeting, Thursday 19 June 2025

https://www.youtube.com/embed/ahZWbiylja4?si=urFYkZkD_GbK3t9G Committee for Communities met on Thursday 19 June 2025. On the agenda –  Proposed Member’s Bill on UNCRPD Incorporation: Oral briefing from Bill sponsor Comparison of disability legislative frameworks across England, Scotland Wales and Republic of Ireland: Oral and written briefing from RaISe Intermediate Rent: Oral briefing from Department for Communities You can view… Continue Reading Committee for Communities Meeting, Thursday 19 June 2025

Committee for Communities Meeting, Thursday 12 June 2025

https://youtu.be/2wGqHa_QA14 Committee for Communities met on Thursday 12 June 2025. On the agenda –  Sign Language Bill – In-person evidence from RNID Sign Language Bill – In-person evidence from the National Deaf Children’s Society Disposal Of Documents Order 1925: Strategic Investment Board Retention and Disposal Schedule You can view the full agenda. The evidence session… Continue Reading Committee for Communities Meeting, Thursday 12 June 2025

Committee for Communities Meeting, Thursday 29 May 2025

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1l4qw2GlRk0&t=85s Committee for Communities met on Thursday 29 May 2025. On the agenda –  Sign Language Bill – In-person briefing from the Equality Commission for Northern Ireland Sign Language Bill – In-person briefing from Adapt NI Anti-Poverty Strategy: Oral briefing from the Department for Communities SL1 The Social Security (Income And Capital Disregards) (Amendment) (No.2)… Continue Reading Committee for Communities Meeting, Thursday 29 May 2025

Committee for Communities Meeting, Thursday 15 May 2025

https://youtu.be/ssQHMhfv5G0 The Committee met on Thursday 15 May 2025.  On the agenda –  Committee Business Sign Language Bill – Update on Committee Call for Evidence Children’s and Young People’s voices, rights and needs: Oral briefing from NI Commissioner for Children & Young People Homelessness legislative frameworks in Northern Ireland, England, Scotland and Wales: Oral briefing… Continue Reading Committee for Communities Meeting, Thursday 15 May 2025

Committee for Communities Meeting, Thursday 1 May 2025

https://www.youtube.com/embed/_M3hLDOqu6Y?si=6ROIx2JDU-j5gIaa The Committee met on Thursday 1 May 2025.  On the agenda –  Committee Business Sign Language Bill – In person briefing from the British Deaf Association Disposal of Documents Order 1925 – Addendums to existing Retention and Disposal Schedules for six Councils Oral briefing from National Lottery (Allwyn UK) View the full agenda. The… Continue Reading Committee for Communities Meeting, Thursday 1 May 2025