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Register to vote Register by 18 June to vote in the General Election on 4 July.
Guidance documents for local authorities preparing their pay policy statements.
Support and resources for councils in England and the public libraries sector in England and its partners provided through the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS)
Read about the Committee's review of local government ethical standards, including our report, evidence submitted to the Committee, and press releases.
Directives, regulations, policies and guidance relating to the procurement of supplies, services and works for the public sector.
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...
Advice for civil servants and policymakers on taking account of devolution when working on policies and managing services.
This collections brings together all documents relating to borrowing and investments by UK local authorities.
Sets out special provisions for Crown development for dealing with security-sensitive information in planning applications.
Working with contract management and accreditation.
Guidance to help local councils in developing policies for renewable and low carbon energy and identifies the planning considerations.
This presentation discusses the challenges faced by legislators, and how to address their needs effectively
A new package of measures to support the improved timeliness of local audit.
The following guidance has been jointly developed by the Heath Research Authority (HRA) and MHRA, in consultation with the Information Commissioners Office (ICO), on behalf of the UK.
This series of letters and commentaries summarise changes to the capital finance system.
Email your MP, MSP, MS, MLA, councillors or London Assembly Members.
The Security Minister updated the House of Commons on the Walney report.
Adjudication circulars (A circulars) provide updates to the Housing Benefit guidance manual for local authority staff.
Information about measures in the Local Government Finance Bill.
Local Government Minister Simon Hoare's letter to local authorities.
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