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The Office for Local Government (Oflog) will help make local government even better. We will increase understanding about the performance of local authorities, warn when authorities are at risk of serious failure, and support local government to improve itself. Oflog...
Information on the different types of council and their electoral arrangements.
How local councils work in England - types of council, decision-making, council finances, local councillors and making complaints
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Guidance for local authorities in England who are considering adopting a 4-day working week.
Guidance to help local councils adapt to new rules now that the UK has left the EU and the transition period has ended.
Lyons Inquiry into Local Government explored the future role, function and funding of local government - Place-shaping: a shared ambition for the future of local government.
This collection brings together information for local councils on climate change and the environment.
The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman (LGSCO) looks at complaints about councils and some other authorities and organisations, including education admissions appeal panels and adult social care providers (such as care homes and home care providers). The service is...
Information about measures in the Local Government Finance Bill.
The strategic basis and approach to establishing the Office for Local Government (Oflog), a new performance body for local government.
All local government finance forms to be completed by local authorities for use in Official and National Statistics, along with accompanying guidance notes.
This collection brings together all documents relating to the final local government finance settlement for England, 2024 to 2025.
This collection brings together all documents relating to the final local government finance settlement: England, 2022 to 2023.
Partnerships and grants to promote good practice in local government in 6 Commonwealth countries.
This collection brings together all documents relating to local government pension scheme reforms.
Guidance for councils on making, amending and revoking byelaws.
A series of events for local government to support the delivery of housing-led developments and regeneration.
Details of grant allocations from central government departments to local authorities.
This collection brings together all documents relating to the final local government finance settlement: England, 2020 to 2021.
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