A Communities Ministry in Israel?

Spotted this item:

Communities Secretary Hazel Blears has quit the cabinet, increasing pressure on UK Prime Minister Gordon Brown.

Communities?

Yes, in England there's a Communities and Local Government Ministry and it publicizes itself thus:

We would all like to be part of a safe, prosperous and healthy community. A community where everyone has the right to the same opportunities, freedom and respect. Somewhere we can be proud of.

Communities and Local Government is working hard to create thriving, sustainable, vibrant communities that improve everyone's quality of life. To achieve this we are:

* building more and better homes - and reducing homelessness
* improving local public services
* regenerating areas to create more jobs
* working to produce a sustainable environment
* tackling anti-social behaviour and extremism

In Ontario, Canada, a similar Ministry of Community and Social Services' goal

...is to build thriving and inclusive communities sustained by the economic and civic contributions of all Ontarians. The ministry’s mission is to build resilience and remove obstacles that impede opportunity and participation in community life. It does this through policy development and program support for a broad range of services aimed at supporting Ontario’s most vulnerable citizens.

Well, since I live in a community, maybe this is an idea to be pushed.