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Provisional allocations tables for all consolidated grants from 2026-2027 to 2028-2029.
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.
This guidance is intended to support billing authorities in administering the 2025/26 Retail, Hospitality and Leisure Business Rates Relief Scheme.
Information on the different types of council and their electoral arrangements.
Guidance on the information the Valuation Office Agency (VOA) holds about your property for Council Tax purposes.
Contacting your regional Valuation Office for Council Tax and business (non-domestic) rates enquiries.
Guidance on how the government’s programme of local government reorganisation will be carried out during the transition of councils.
Find out how to get help from the Valuation Office Agency (VOA) if you need extra support due to a health condition, disability or personal circumstances.
How local authorities must deal with fly-tipping and the penalties they can charge.
This page provides details about the circumstances under which you may be charged a penalty following Check or Challenge.
Fill in this form if you have a self-catering holiday let in Wales that is eligible for business rates.
The circumstances when your Council Tax band might change, including alterations and similar properties in the area being rebanded.
Explanatory note on funding simplification.
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.
Details of support granted to local authorities that have requested Exceptional Financial Support for the financial year 2026-27.
Tables showing the Local Housing Allowance rates in accordance with statute.
The Employment Status Manual is intended to provide guidance on issues relating to the employment status of individuals.
Guidance for local authorities in England on administering and enforcing the Blue Badge disabled parking scheme.
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.
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