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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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This guidance explains what the Community Infrastructure Levy is and how it operates.
Guidance on plan-making.
Guidance primarily aimed at local responders covering some common issues that may arise during the Recovery Phase of an emergency in the UK.
How councils should deal with litter, refuse and dog mess, and the penalties they can give.
How to set up a commons council to manage common land.
How public sector senior commissioners can apply for professional development opportunities through the new academy.
Provides further information in support of the implementation of waste planning policy.
How search results will look for local authorities in the local land charges service.
Documents relating to the inspection into the governance of Northamptonshire County Council and proposed intervention.
Councils across the country will be able to buy cheaper land to help build thousands more social and affordable homes, thanks to new Government reforms.
Guidance for councils about applications to Homes for Ukraine for children who are not travelling with or joining their parent or legal guardian.
Information and advice on the Housing Revenue Account (HRA) and consents for disposal of land from the Housing Revenue Account.
Documents relating to the intervention in Thurrock Council.
Explanation of terms used in Ofsted's official and national statistical releases.
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