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 invests £350 million improving local roads

    • News story

  2. Road funding via the National Productivity Investment Fund and the Large Local Majors fund

    • Written statement to Parliament

  3. All aboard the new Intercity Express trains that will transform journeys across South Wales

    • Press release

See all announcements

Consultations

  1. Disqualification criteria for councillors and mayors

    • Open consultation

  2. Local government finance settlement 2018 to 2019: technical consultation

    • Open consultation

  3. Business rates relief for new fibre on telecommunication hereditaments

    • Open consultation

See all consultations

Publications

  1. Business rates relief schemes 2017: rebilling progress

    • Guidance

  2. Home Office alcohol and late night refreshment licensing statistics: user guide

    • Guidance

  3. Product safety: market surveillance, plans for 2017 to 2018

    • Corporate report

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Statistics

  1. Alcohol and late night refreshment licensing England and Wales 31 March 2017

    • National Statistics

  2. Local authority capital expenditure and financing in England: 2016 to 2017 individual local authority data

    • National Statistics

  3. Local authority capital expenditure and receipts in England: 2016 to 2017 final 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. 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