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 promises fairer bills for business across the country

    • Press release

  2. New THINK! campaign to improve cyclists’ safety

    • News story

  3. £2 million available for community minibuses

    • News story

See all announcements

Consultations

  1. Business rates revaluation 2017

    • Open consultation

  2. Local government pension scheme: investment regulations

    • Consultation outcome

  3. Local government finance settlement 2017 to 2018: technical consultation

    • Open consultation

See all consultations

Publications

  1. Bus Service Operators Grant payments to English operators up to 31 March 2016

    • Guidance

  2. Local authorities operating civil parking enforcement in England

    • Guidance

  3. Council Tax base calculation

    • Form

See all publications

Statistics

  1. Local authority capital expenditure and financing in England: 2015 to 2016 individual local authority data

    • National Statistics

  2. Local authority capital expenditure and receipts in England: 2015 to 2016 final outturn

    • National Statistics

  3. Local authority revenue expenditure and financing England: 2015 to 2016 provisional outturn

    • 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. Enforcement officers: issuing fixed penalty notices

    How and when you can issue fixed penalty notices (FPNs), if you've been authorised by a district or parish council, or another authority. Read more

  4. Local government legislation: byelaws

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

  5. 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