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Local government

The government is giving local councils more power to decide how to spend public money in their areas so they can meet local people’s needs. At the same time, the government is helping to make sure Council Tax payers get value for money by making councils more transparent and accountable.

Latest

  1. Councils urged to apply for £168 million pothole repair fund

    • published 24 April 2014
    • News story

  2. Pothole fund 2014 to 2015: application

    • published 24 April 2014
    • Form

  3. Improvement notice issued to Devon County Council

    • published 23 April 2014
    • Correspondence
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Policies 4

  1. Giving local authorities more control over how they spend public money in their area

    We're handing back control to councils, and letting them share in the financial benefits of generating growth in their areas.

  2. Making local councils more transparent and accountable to local people

    We want local councils to provide more information on how they are spending public money and about the decisions they make.

  3. Making sure Council Tax payers get good value for money

    We're helping councils to freeze Council Tax bills and giving local people the right to vote against excessive Council Tax rises.

  4. Improving local transport

    The government is giving councils more freedom to improve their local transport systems to make them more efficient and sustainable.

Announcements

  1. Councils urged to apply for £168 million pothole repair fund

    • 24 April 2014
    • News story

  2. Robert Goodwill sees flood recovery in Yorkshire and Humberside

    • 17 April 2014
    • News story

  3. Eric Pickles takes action to defend the independent free press

    • 17 April 2014
    • Press release

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Consultations

  1. Providing social housing for local people

    • 17 April 2014
    • Consultation outcome

  2. Local bus services: revised statutory guidance

    • 7 April 2014
    • Open consultation

  3. Proposals for the use of capital receipts from asset sales to invest in reforming services

    • 3 April 2014
    • Consultation outcome

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Publications

  1. Pothole fund 2014 to 2015: application

    • 24 April 2014
    • Form

  2. Improvement notice issued to Devon County Council

    • 23 April 2014
    • Correspondence

  3. Letter to leaders of the combined authority for the area of Durham, Northumberland and Tyne and Wear

    • 17 April 2014
    • Correspondence

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Statistics

  1. Council Tax levels set by local authorities in England 2014 to 2015

    • 26 March 2014
    • Statistics - national statistics

  2. Quarterly revenue outturn for local authorities in England: quarter 3 2013 to 2014

    • 11 March 2014
    • Statistics

  3. Council Taxbase 2013 in England

    • 28 February 2014
    • Statistics

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Detailed guides

  1. Local government legislation: byelaws

    Arrangements and procedures for the confirmation of local authority byelaws, including model sets. Read more

  2. Refer a deceased person's estate to the Treasury Solicitor

    Notify the Bona Vacantia division that a person has died without leaving a will or any known blood relatives. Read more

  3. Designated days for Union Flag flying

    Dates for flying the Union Flag on UK government buildings in 2014 Read more

  4. How to get ethnic minority employment data

    Guidance for local government and employers who need data on ethnic minority employment to set targets and monitor improvement in local areas. Read more

  5. Local authorities and the Green Deal

    Guidance for local authorities in delivering the Green Deal and the Energy Company Obligation (ECO) in their communities. Read more

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