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How local councils work in England - types of council, decision-making, council finances, local councillors and making complaints
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Information on the different types of council and their electoral arrangements.
Documents relating to the inspection into the governance of Northamptonshire County Council and proposed intervention.
How councils should deal with litter, refuse and dog mess, and the penalties they can give.
Extra £500 million earmarked to enable councils to provide crucial social care services
How to access and share sponsor and guest data on the CMS. Includes how accurate and regular updating is essential for funding.
Guidance for councils on making, amending and revoking byelaws.
Information for local councils on the Household Support Fund to support vulnerable households in England.
Documents relating to the intervention in Thurrock Council.
This guidance explains what the Community Infrastructure Levy is and how it operates.
Commissioners’ final report to the Secretary of State confirming their success in turning round Northamptonshire County Council before the intervention came to an end on 31 March 2021.
Complain to your council if they have done something wrong, failed to provide a service or not followed correct procedures
Provides further information in support of the implementation of waste planning policy.
The final local government finance settlement for 2024-25 makes available £64.7 billion for local government - an increase of 7.5% in cash terms.
Start date notices, inquiry & hearing notices and rejection letters published in 2024 for rights of way orders
Start date notices, inquiry & hearing notices and rejection letters published in 2023 for rights of way orders
This report evaluates the impact of the 'Families First' intervention programme for improving children's social care practice in Durham.
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