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The department for Communities and Local Government (previously the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister - ODPM) has a vision of prosperous and cohesive communities, offering a safe, healthy and sustainable environment for all. The website includes information about English Indices of Deprivation.

 

The Department for Work and Pensions aims to promote opportunity and independence through employment. They particularly seek to support children, people of working age, pensioners and disabled people and their carers.

 

The role of the Task Force is to coordinate the Government's drive against social exclusion, ensuring that the cross–departmental approach delivers for those most in need. The Task Force will champion the needs of the most disadvantaged members of society within Government, ensuring that as with the rest of the public service reform agenda.

 

The Neighbourhood Renewal Unit (NRU) is responsible for overseeing the Government's neighbourhood renewal strategy, which aims to respond to local circumstances.

 

The department for Communities and Local Government aims to support strong and active communities in which people of all races and backgrounds are respected. We recognise faith communities as an important part of the local community and value the experience, skills and diversity they bring to wider society.