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Register to vote Register by 18 June to vote in the General Election on 4 July.
When you need building regs approval, how to apply, using a competent person scheme, and determinations and appeals
Planning practice guidance on biodiversity net gain. Biodiversity net gain is a way of creating and improving biodiversity by requiring development to have a positive impact (‘net gain’) on biodiversity.
Your council has information on parking permit schemes in your area
Contact a local council to challenge a parking fine or parking ticket - if it’s a penalty charge notice (PCN)
Apply to your local council for equipment or help adapting your home if you’re disabled
Buy your housing association home - including how to apply, who is eligible, discounts available and where to get help and advice.
Landlord responsibilities when renting out your property, including making repairs, health and safety, increasing the rent and changing regulated tenancies.
How your local council can help if you're struggling to pay Council Tax - and what action they can take to get any money you owe from you
The National Planning Policy Framework and relevant planning practice guidance.
You can register to vote if you don't have a fixed address.
You can register to vote anonymously if you're concerned about your name and address appearing on the electoral register for safety reasons.
Building regulation in England for the ventilation requirements to maintain indoor air quality.
This is an easy read step by step guide which will help you complete an application for a postal vote online.
A dropped kerb allows vehicles to cross the pavement from the road to a driveway - contact your local council to find out how to apply for a dropped kerb
Apply to rent a garage from the local council - there may be a waiting list
Information relating to the Building Safety Act, which was granted Royal Assent on 28 April 2022.
Landlords need to follow certain procedures when evicting tenants - find out about eviction notices, harassment and illegal evictions, and going to court
Report a crime by calling the police or Crimestoppers if you want to remain anonymous
This page answers some frequently asked questions relating to the leaseholder deed of certificate.
The National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) was first published on 27 March 2012 and updated on 24 July 2018, 19 February 2019, 20 July 2021, 5 September 2023 and 19 December 2023. This sets out the government’s planning …
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