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Register to vote Register by 18 June to vote in the General Election on 4 July.
Check with your council if you're eligible for a discount on your Council Tax
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.
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.
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
Forms for landlords and/or tenants to propose action relating to tenancy agreements.
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.
Planning rules coming into force today make it easier to convert unused farm buildings into new homes, farm shops and gyms.
You can report an abandoned vehicle like a dumped car to the local council
Building regulation in England covering fire safety matters within and around buildings.
The revised National Planning Policy Framework sets out government's planning policies for England and how these are expected to be applied.
Help to Buy and affordable home ownership schemes to help first-time buyers and home movers - equity loan, ISA, shared ownership
Estimate your business rates by multiplying the rateable value of your business property by a multiplier value set by the government.
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
This guide is for people who are looking for a house or flat to rent.
The Approved Documents provide guidance on ways to meet the building regulations.
Your right to buy your council home - including how to apply, who is eligible, discounts available and where to get help and advice.
The home of Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities on GOV.UK. The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities supports communities across the UK to thrive, making them great places to live and work.
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