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 launches urgent review into cycle safety

   • 21 September 2017
   • News story

2. New rules to strengthen standards for councillors and mayors

   • 18 September 2017
   • Press release

3. Return of further powers to Rotherham

   • 12 September 2017
   • Press release

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Consultations

1. Disqualification criteria for councillors and mayors

   • 18 September 2017
   • Open consultation

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

   • 14 September 2017
   • Open consultation

3. Business rates relief for new fibre on telecommunication hereditaments

   • 29 August 2017
   • Open consultation

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Publications

1. Traffic commissioners: appeals, September 2017

   • 20 September 2017
   • Statutory guidance

2. Traffic commissioners: delegation of authority, September 2017

   • 20 September 2017
   • Statutory guidance

3. Traffic commissioners: operating centres, stable establishments and addresses for service, September 2017

   • 20 September 2017
   • Statutory guidance

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Statistics

1. Local authority revenue expenditure and financing England: 2016 to 2017 provisional outturn

   • 24 August 2017
   • National Statistics

2. Local authority revenue expenditure and financing England: 2016 to 2017 individual local authority data - outturn

   • 24 August 2017
   • National Statistics

3. Local authority revenue expenditure and financing England: 2015 to 2016 individual local authority data - outturn

   • 25 July 2017
   • 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