Guidance and regulation

The conditions under which the VOA will delete the band on a property, removing the requirement to pay Council Tax.

• From: Valuation Office Agency
• Updated: 11 May 2021

Regulations which prescribe the design and conditions of use of traffic signs on or near roads in England, Scotland and Wales.

• From: Department for Transport
• Updated: 4 May 2016

How councils should deal with litter, refuse and dog mess, and the penalties they can give.

• From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
• Updated: 3 July 2018

'Manual for streets' explains how to design, construct, adopt and maintain new and existing residential streets.

• From: Department for Transport and 1 others
• Updated: 29 March 2007

In England and Wales your local property tax will be either Council Tax or business rates (sometimes referred to as non-domestic rates).

• From: Valuation Office Agency
• Updated: 20 December 2023

Using a disability parking card in the EU and EEA.

• From: Department for Transport
• Updated: 31 August 2023

The Valuation Office Agency's (VOA) technical manual for the rating of business (non-domestic) property.

• From: Valuation Office Agency
• Updated: 5 April 2022

Local transport note (LTN) on the design, effectiveness and installation of traffic calming measures.

• From: Department for Transport
• Updated: 15 March 2007

Guidance for councils on making, amending and revoking byelaws.

• From: Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities and 1 others
• Updated: 23 October 2016

A guide to best practice on improving access to public transport and creating a barrier-free pedestrian environment.

• From: Department for Transport
• Updated: 10 January 2022

The statutory guidance highway authorities must follow if they want to develop, vary or operate a permit scheme for street works.

• From: Department for Transport
• Updated: 31 March 2023

Guidance for local authorities in England who are considering adopting a 4-day working week.

• From: Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
• Updated: 26 October 2023

Election cycles by type of local authority in England.

• From: Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
• Updated: 31 January 2023

A guide to how the Council Tax system operates in England, including an explanation of the range of exemptions and discounts available.

• From: Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities and 1 others
• Updated: 26 April 2024

Resources for business.

• From: Office for Product Safety and Standards
• Updated: 22 April 2024

Notify the Bona Vacantia division that a person has died without leaving a will or any known blood relatives.

• From: Bona Vacantia and 1 others
• Updated: 22 March 2024

Code of practice for local authorities who have a duty to co-ordinate works in the highway, and for undertakers on how to co-operate in the process.

• From: Department for Transport
• Updated: 31 March 2023

How government funds councils for thank you payments and tariffs. Includes two-tier and devolved administrations, education, record keeping, and reconciliation.

• From: Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
• Updated: 19 February 2024

What to expect when the Valuation Office Agency visit and measure non-domestic property.

• From: Valuation Office Agency
• Updated: 6 October 2016

How councils can deal with abandoned shopping and luggage trolleys, including who to consult, disposal and claiming costs.

• From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
• Updated: 26 March 2015