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

   • 28 September 2016
   • Press release

2. New THINK! campaign to improve cyclists’ safety

   • 26 September 2016
   • News story

3. £2 million available for community minibuses

   • 8 September 2016
   • News story

See all announcements

Consultations

1. Business rates revaluation 2017

   • 28 September 2016
   • Open consultation

2. Local government pension scheme: investment regulations

   • 27 September 2016
   • Consultation outcome

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

   • 15 September 2016
   • Open consultation

See all consultations

Publications

1. Council Tax base calculation

   • 28 September 2016
   • Form

2. Weights and Measures 7000 series

   • 19 September 2016
   • Guidance

3. Weights and measures: national and EEC stamp numbers

   • 19 September 2016
   • Guidance

See all publications

Statistics

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

   • 15 September 2016
   • National Statistics

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

   • 15 September 2016
   • National Statistics

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

   • 25 August 2016
   • 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. 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