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How local authorities can select a site, and then declare and manage it as a local nature reserve (LNR).
Explore the local archives to help your research into family and local history at your local council
An outline of the responsibilities of councils.
Councils carry out consultations to help plan, manage and deliver services. Have your say about local issues by responding to consultations run by your council
Find protected areas, check if your business or home is near one and what environmental restrictions apply.
Your local council may have details of organisations in your community that can give families and young people help and support
Find out if there's a family hub in your local area. Family hubs are a single place to get support for children, young people and families. This can include baby groups and parent classes, counselling services and financial advice.
How to assess planning proposals that may affect great crested newts if the developer applies to use the Natural England district level licensing (DLL) scheme.
Information about what government sees as the potential role of Local Nature Partnerships.
The Regulator of Social Housing's view of how well Local Space is meeting regulatory standards.
Explains key issues in implementing policy to protect and enhance the natural environment, including local requirements.
How to assess a planning application when there are protected species on or near a proposed development site.
How search results will look for local authorities in the local land charges service.
Find your local policy unit for Thames Estuary 2100 (TE2100), listed by the councils responsible for that area.
Owning or renting and council services
Information about how to make your guests feel more comfortable in their new home, set expectations about how to live together and communicate with your guests.
Guides for parents, carers, children and young people about inspections of local services for children and young people with SEND.
Guidance for local authorities to assist them in providing accurate data on those in receipt of social housing through the CORE system.
Information to support local authorities interested in setting up a multi-academy trust as part of a test and learn exercise in 2022 to 2023.
Disputes with neighbours - noisy neighbours, barking dogs, statutory nuisances, high hedges, mediation and when your council can step in
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