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  • Who can get a Blue Badge

    Blue Badge parking for people with disabilities: who can get a badge and how to apply.

    • From: Department for Transport
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  • How domestic properties are assessed for Council Tax bands

    The Valuation Office Agency (VOA) explains how domestic properties are valued for Council Tax bands.

    • From: Valuation Office Agency
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  • Start paying Council Tax

    How to set up a new Council Tax account on a property you have recently moved into.

    • From: Valuation Office Agency
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  • Local Housing Allowance (LHA) rates applicable from April 2024 to March 2025

    Tables showing the Local Housing Allowance rates in accordance with statute.

    • From: Valuation Office Agency
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  • Military low flying: RAF operational low flying training timetable

    Royal Air Force (RAF) operational low flying training timetables in 3 areas of the UK.

    • From: Ministry of Defence
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  • Traffic signs manual

    Guidance for traffic authorities on the use of traffic signs and road markings.

    • From: Department for Transport
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  • The Blue Badge scheme: rights and responsibilities in England

    England's Blue Badge scheme plus user's rights and responsibilities.

    • From: Department for Transport
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  • Abandoned vehicles: local authority responsibilities

    How councils and national park authorities should deal with the removal of abandoned vehicles from land in the open air and roads.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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  • How your property is valued for business rates

    How the Valuation Office Agency calculates your rateable value for business rates.

    • From: Valuation Office Agency
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  • Business Rates Relief: 2024/25 Retail, Hospitality and Leisure Scheme

    This guidance is intended to support billing authorities in administering the 2024/25 Retail, Hospitality and Leisure Business Rates Relief Scheme.

    • From: Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
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  • Council Tax band changes

    The circumstances when your Council Tax band might change, including alterations and similar properties in the area being rebanded.

    • From: Valuation Office Agency
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  • When to contact your local authority about Council Tax

    Guidance on when you should contact your local authority (council) about your domestic property.

    • From: Valuation Office Agency
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  • Local government structure and elections

    Information on the different types of council and their electoral arrangements.

    • From: Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities and 1 others
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  • National Underground Asset Register (NUAR)

    Information on the National Underground Asset Register (NUAR).

    • From: Department for Science, Innovation and Technology and 1 others
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  • Council tax rebate: factsheet

    This factsheet provides answers to the most frequently asked questions by households about the council tax rebate.

    • From: Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
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  • Scotland firing times

    Firing times for ranges in Scotland including Barry Buddon, Kirkcudbright, Garelochhead, Tain, Cape Wrath, Fort George, Blackdog, Castlelaw Ranges and Dreghorn.

    • From: Defence Infrastructure Organisation and 1 others
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  • Contacting your Valuation Office

    Contacting your regional Valuation Office for Council Tax and business (non-domestic) rates enquiries.

    • From: Valuation Office Agency
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  • Safety at street works and road works

    How utility companies and highway authorities can safely carry out the signing, lighting and guarding of street works and road works on all highways and roads.

    • From: Department for Transport
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  • Employment Status Manual

    The Employment Status Manual is intended to provide guidance on issues relating to the employment status of individuals.

    • From: HM Revenue & Customs
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  • Union Flag flying guidance for UK government buildings

    Designated days when the Union Flag must be flown on UK government buildings. UK government buildings are also encouraged to fly the Union Flag all year round.

    • From: Department for Culture, Media and Sport and 1 others
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