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. Secretary of State extends condolences following death of Tom Moran

   • 12 August 2018
   • News story

2. £51m UK Government backing for Welsh innovation

   • 10 August 2018
   • Press release

3. PM remarks at the signing of the Edinburgh and South East Scotland City Deal: 7 August 2018

   • 7 August 2018
   • Speech

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Consultations

1. Future of mobility call for evidence

   • 30 July 2018
   • Open consultation

2. Local authority budget setting: mitigating the impact of fair value movements on pooled investment funds

   • 25 July 2018
   • Open consultation

3. Draft transport accessibility action plan

   • 25 July 2018
   • Consultation outcome

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Publications

1. MOD byelaws: Cheshire

   • 17 August 2018
   • Guidance

2. Analysing data: CIPFA statistics and the future of England's libraries

   • 16 August 2018
   • Research and analysis

3. UK Prosperity Fund for Colombia

   • 10 August 2018
   • Guidance

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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

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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