Policy Area

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.

Announcements

1. Sajid Javid announces details of review of local government finance governance and processes

   • 11 April 2018
   • Press release

2. Free bus passes for older and disabled people protected for the future

   • 10 April 2018
   • News story

3. Government announces £48 million for cleaner, greener buses

   • 28 March 2018
   • News story

See all announcements

Consultations

1. Local government pension scheme regulations

   • 19 April 2018
   • Consultation outcome

2. Business rates in multi-occupied properties

   • 3 April 2018
   • Consultation outcome

3. Business rates relief for new fibre on telecommunication hereditaments

   • 29 March 2018
   • Consultation outcome

See all consultations

Publications

1. National non-domestic rates return

   • 20 April 2018
   • Form

2. Postal and proxy vote pilot schemes

   • 18 April 2018
   • Policy paper

3. Capital payments and receipts return

   • 16 April 2018
   • Form

See all publications

Statistics

1. Council Tax levels set by local authorities in England 2018 to 2019 (revised)

   • 12 April 2018
   • National Statistics

2. Quarterly bus statistics: October to December 2017

   • 13 March 2018
   • National Statistics

3. National non-domestic rates collected by councils in England: forecast for 2018 to 2019

   • 1 March 2018
   • Official Statistics

See all statistics

Detailed guides

1. Removing abandoned shopping trolleys: council powers

   How councils can deal with abandoned shopping and luggage trolleys, including who to consult, disposal and claiming costs. Read more

2. Council powers to control leafleting causing a litter problem

   How councils can control leafleting which is causing a litter problem, the places and leaflets that are exempt and the fees they can charge. Read more

3. Parish councils: change or revoke a dog control order

   How parish councils can change or revoke an existing dog control order and the changes they can make. Read more

4. 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

5. 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