Guidance

New burdens doctrine: guidance for government departments

The new burdens doctrine is part of a suite of measures to ensure Council Tax payers do not face excessive increases.

• From: Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government and Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
• Published: 20 June 2011
• Last updated: 29 July 2022
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  1. 29 July 2022

     Updated guidance and pro forma.

  2. 6 November 2018

     Added updated New burden assessment pro forma.

  3. 6 August 2015

     Added updated form

  4. 20 June 2011

     First published.

Applies to England

Documents

New burdens doctrine: guidance for government departments

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New burden assessment pro forma

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All New Burdens on local authorities must be properly assessed and fully funded by the relevant department. This guidance sets out the process that departments must follow when considering New Burdens.

Departments cannot expect to receive collective Cabinet clearance of proposed policies and initiatives if they fail to follow this guidance.