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Register to vote Register by 18 June to vote in the General Election on 4 July.
How the First Homes scheme works, who is eligible, how to apply and the rules for managing a First Homes property after you buy one.
Your Council Tax bill - how to work it out, who has to pay, discounts and exemptions for students and disabled people, second homes, empty properties, paying the bill and getting the Council Tax rebate.
Check out how you can view proposed building plans or developments and object or comment on them through the local council
Find out how to pay a local council for a parking fine or parking ticket - if it’s a penalty charge notice (PCN)
Report a noise problem like loud music, noisy pubs, neighbour's parties or barking dogs to your local council
Disabled Facilities Grants help towards the costs of making changes to your home so you can continue to live there
Business rates are charged on most non-domestic properties - who has to pay, how your rates are calculated, getting a revaluation, what to do if your premises change.
You can report an abandoned vehicle like a dumped car to the local council
Help to Buy and affordable home ownership schemes to help first-time buyers and home movers - equity loan, ISA, shared ownership
Blue Badge parking permits let disabled drivers and passengers park nearer to where they're going - find out more about Blue Badges from your council
Estimate your business rates by multiplying the rateable value of your business property by a multiplier value set by the government.
Your right to buy your council home - including how to apply, who is eligible, discounts available and where to get help and advice.
Find out who your local councillor is
How to apply for a housing association home, types of tenancy agreement and the Right to Acquire
Private renting as a tenant - repairs, rent increases and arrears, settling disputes, deposits and your rights and responsibilities.
When you need planning permission, where to apply, what counts as permitted development and how to appeal a planning permission decision
Get help and advice from your local council if you're homeless or about to lose your home.
Apply for financial help to make your home suitable for a disabled person
Your council must help if you’re legally homeless or will become homeless within 8 weeks. Help may include advice, emergency housing or longer-term housing.
Apply for a needs assessment by social services through your local council - support, home care help, disability equipment, day centres, care homes
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