The phrase "communities secretary" refers to a person who is responsible for overseeing and managing the well-being and development of different groups of people living in a specific area or community. Full definition
Mr Corbyn said Mrs May was warned in 2014 about the impact of new immigration rules by shadow home secretary Diane Abbott and former communities secretary Eric Pickles. (bbc.com)
Making his debut in his new role at the despatch box, Mr Brokenshire was urged by shadow communities secretary Andrew Gwynne to demand more money for councils. (bbc.com)
John Calcutt was tasked by former communities secretary Ruth Kelly to investigate how the government could meet its ambitions to drastically increase the housing stock. (politics.co.uk)