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Register to vote Register by 18 June to vote in the General Election on 4 July.
These tools provide data to help local authorities' planning
Information about local services that have been disrupted by severe weather conditions
As a local highway authority (usually a county council or national park authority) you have statutory duties to record and keep public rights of way open.
Information that local authority children's services need to follow or may find useful, including areas where rules or processes have changed.
Information on supporting eligible EU, EEA and Swiss citizens and their family members to apply to the EUSS following the 30 June 2021 application deadline.
Survey results from local authorities on Housing Benefit and other welfare topics.
Resources for local regulators.
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.
The library catalogue allows you to search all the titles in a public library - many councils offer online access to their library catalogue
Information about parks and open spaces near you, including playgrounds, nature reserves, wildlife sites and sports pitches
Links to relevant guidance and resources for governors of local-authority-maintained schools.
Explore the local archives to help your research into family and local history at your local council
Gives key advice on open space, sports and recreation facilities, public rights of way and the new Local Green Space designation.
FCDO travel advice for Brazil. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
How to market eggs, including rules on registration, egg marking, salmonella control and egg marketing inspections in England and Wales.
Ministry of Defence local government byelaws: a collection of available byelaws in the UK.
How search results will look for local authorities in the local land charges service.
Local authority social services letters (LASSL) confirm the adult social care funding allocations for local authorities.
Councils carry out consultations to help plan, manage and deliver services. Have your say about local issues by responding to consultations run by your council
Find protected areas, check if your business or home is near one and what environmental restrictions apply.
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