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. Government funding boost for Cycle Ambition Cities

   • 12 June 2018
   • News story

2. Consultation to review the financial resources test for restricted licence holders

   • 11 June 2018
   • Press release

3. Plant nurseries will remain exempt from business rates

   • 23 May 2018
   • Press release

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Consultations

1. Restricted licence holders: level of financial resources

   • 13 June 2018
   • Open consultation

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

   • 4 June 2018
   • Consultation outcome

3. Registration of local services in Enhanced Partnership Areas

   • 17 May 2018
   • Open consultation

See all consultations

Publications

1. Street works permit schemes: evaluation of effectiveness

   • 18 June 2018
   • Research and analysis

2. Register a flexible bus service

   • 13 June 2018
   • Form

3. Register a bus service (PSV350)

   • 13 June 2018
   • Form

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Statistics

1. Local authority capital expenditure and receipts in England: 2017 to 2018 provisional outturn and 2018 to 2019 forecast

   • 14 June 2018
   • National Statistics

2. Quarterly bus statistics: January to March 2018

   • 12 June 2018
   • National Statistics

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

   • 12 April 2018
   • National Statistics

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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