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. James Brokenshire provides stronger powers for councils to tackle empty homes

   • 18 July 2018
   • Press release

2. Consultation on revised guidance for goods and passenger transport industries

   • 16 July 2018
   • Press release

3. Extra funding freedoms for Liverpool City Region

   • 12 July 2018
   • News story

See all announcements

Consultations

1. Bus Services Act 2017: accessible information

   • 5 July 2018
   • Open consultation

2. Restricted licence holders: level of financial resources

   • 13 June 2018
   • Open consultation

3. The New Towns Act 1981 (Local Authority Oversight) Regulations

   • 4 June 2018
   • Consultation outcome

See all consultations

Publications

1. Business rate retention and non-domestic rates 2017 to 2018

   • 20 July 2018
   • Policy paper

2. Free school travel: funding allocations

   • 19 July 2018
   • Guidance

3. Quarterly revenue outturn

   • 9 July 2018
   • Form

See all publications

Statistics

1. Local government financial statistics England 2018

   • 11 July 2018
   • National Statistics

2. Light rail and tram statistics, England: year ending March 2018

   • 28 June 2018
   • National Statistics

3. Local authority revenue expenditure and financing England: 2018 to 2019 budget individual local authority data

   • 28 June 2018
   • National 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