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  • Using the Blue Badge in the European Union and European Economic Area

    Using a disability parking card in the EU and EEA.

    • From: Department for Transport
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  • Council tax rebate: factsheet

    This factsheet provides answers to the most frequently asked questions by households about the council tax rebate.

    • From: Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
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  • Devolution of powers to Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland

    Explaining the background to devolution and how the legislatures and administrations of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland work.

    • From: Cabinet Office and 4 others
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  • Double Taxation Relief Manual

    The principles of double taxation relief and lists of all countries with which the UK has a double taxation agreement.

    • From: HM Revenue & Customs
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  • Local government legislation: byelaws

    Guidance for councils on making, amending and revoking byelaws.

    • From: Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities and 1 others
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  • Safety at street works and road works

    How utility companies and highway authorities can safely carry out the signing, lighting and guarding of street works and road works on all highways and roads.

    • From: Department for Transport
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  • Employment Status Manual

    The Employment Status Manual is intended to provide guidance on issues relating to the employment status of individuals.

    • From: HM Revenue & Customs
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  • The Rating Manual

    The Valuation Office Agency's (VOA) technical manual for the rating of business (non-domestic) property.

    • From: Valuation Office Agency
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  • Running a Blue Badge parking scheme

    Guidance for local authorities in England on administering and enforcing the Blue Badge disabled parking scheme.

    • From: Department for Transport
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  • Litter and refuse: council responsibilities to keep land clear

    How councils should deal with litter, refuse and dog mess, and the penalties they can give.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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  • Guidance on devolution

    Advice for civil servants and policymakers on taking account of devolution when working on policies and managing services.

    • From: Cabinet Office and 4 others
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  • Local government transparency code 2015

    This document sets out the minimum data that local authorities should be publishing, the frequency it should be published and how it should be published.

    • From: Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities and 1 others
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  • Street works permit schemes conditions

    Sets out the conditions that may be attached to street works permit schemes by highway authorities.

    • From: Department for Transport
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  • Plain English guide to the planning system

    A guide explaining how the planning system in England works.

    • From: Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities and 1 others
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  • Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions 2016: an overview

    Regulations which prescribe the design and conditions of use of traffic signs on or near roads in England, Scotland and Wales.

    • From: Department for Transport
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  • Business rates: how different properties are measured

    What to expect when the Valuation Office Agency visit and measure non-domestic property.

    • From: Valuation Office Agency
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  • Council Tax: domestic properties in disrepair or derelict

    The conditions under which the VOA will delete the band on a property, removing the requirement to pay Council Tax.

    • From: Valuation Office Agency
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  • Council Tax and business rates: home-based businesses

    In England and Wales your local property tax will be either Council Tax or business rates (sometimes referred to as non-domestic rates).

    • From: Valuation Office Agency
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  • Weights and measures: business guidance

    Resources for business.

    • From: Office for Product Safety and Standards
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  • Street works permit schemes

    The statutory guidance highway authorities must follow if they want to develop, vary or operate a permit scheme for street works.

    • From: Department for Transport
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