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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...
LocatED is a government-owned property company, responsible for buying and developing sites in England to help meet the government’s commitment to build new free schools. LocatED is an executive non-departmental public body, sponsored by the Department for Education .
This collection brings together all the notes on neighbourhood planning.
Blogs where government organisations talk about their work and share information and ideas.
This section offers guidance to assist local authorities in areas of digital leadership, legislation, regulation, planning, public assets and deployment.
An overview of the government's approach to managing local coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreaks.
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.
Details of support granted to local authorities that have requested exceptional financial support in financial year 2024-25 and the associated external assurance reviews.
The guidance explains the neighbourhood planning system introduced by the Localism Act, including key stages and considerations required.
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
Information about local services that have been disrupted by severe weather conditions
Find government-owned property, buildings or land that's available to rent or buy, or contest its use
This collection brings together information for local councils on climate change and the environment.
13 April 2024 – drones and missiles fired from Iran into Israel (‘Warnings and Insurance’ page)
Guidance to help local councils adapt to new rules now that the UK has left the EU and the transition period has ended.
This collection brings together all documents relating to national non-domestic rates collected by councils.
Includes neighbour disputes, reporting noise nuisance, pest control and looking after pets
Information on the different types of council and their electoral arrangements.
Details of General Licences issued by OFSI
All local government finance forms to be completed by local authorities for use in Official and National Statistics, along with accompanying guidance notes.
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