Policy papers and consultations

This consultation seeks views on statutory guidance for local authorities on the Best Value Duty.

• From: Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
• Updated: 8 May 2024

• Consultation on statutory guidance for local authorities on Best Value Duty.

  Scope of the consultation Topic of this consultation: This consultation…

The government‘s response to the Levelling Up, Housing, and Communities Select Committee’s inquiry on financial distress in local authorities.

• From: Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
• Updated: 25 March 2024

• Financial distress in local authorities: government response to the Select Committee report

  Local government funding reform Conclusion 1: Local authorities have seen…

Seeking views on a proposed scheme that will refund landfill tax in order to encourage the redevelopment of brownfield sites and contaminated land.

• From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
• Updated: 15 March 2023

We are seeking views on the proposals that the Secretary of State has received following his invitation to councils in Cumbria, North Yorkshire, and Somerset.

• From: Closed organisation: Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government
• Updated: 22 July 2021