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This page provides details about the circumstances under which you may be charged a penalty following Check or Challenge.
The Single Data List is a list of all the datasets that local government must submit to central government.
Designated days when the Union Flag must be flown on UK government buildings. UK government buildings are also encouraged to fly the Union Flag all year round.
The principles of double taxation relief and lists of all countries with which the UK has a double taxation agreement.
Manual for streets explains how to design, construct, adopt and maintain new and existing residential streets.
When and how to request a reduction in rateable value or to delete a property from the business rates list and when properties do not qualify.
How local authorities must deal with fly-tipping and the penalties they can charge.
The circumstances when your Council Tax band might change, including alterations and similar properties in the area being rebanded.
How utility companies and highway authorities can safely carry out the signing, lighting and guarding of street works and road works on all highways and roads.
Fill in this form if you have a self-catering holiday let in Wales that is eligible for business rates.
Tables showing the Local Housing Allowance rates in accordance with statute.
Guidance on how to apply for a stopping up order to remove highway rights to permanently close or divert a highway, including example plans.
Guidance on when you should contact your local authority (council) about your domestic property.
A guide to best practice on improving access to public transport and creating a barrier-free pedestrian environment.
Guidance for councils on making, amending and revoking byelaws.
Using a UK Blue Badge parking card in the EU and EEA.
Find out about the 2026 revaluation, how to find your business rates valuation, how properties are valued and what to do if you think your valuation is wrong.
This document sets out the minimum data that local authorities should be publishing, the frequency it should be published and how it should be published.
Regulations which prescribe the design and conditions of use of traffic signs on or near roads in England, Scotland and Wales.
Sets out vocational driver conduct matters to be referred to traffic commissioners by the Secretary of State for Transport (through DVLA).
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