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Blue Badge parking for people with disabilities: who can get a badge and how to apply.
Blue Badges help people with disabilities or health conditions park closer…
Information on telecare monitoring systems and personal alarms that can help you stay safe and independent at home.
Details of support granted to local authorities that have requested Exceptional Financial Support in financial year 2025-26.
Guidance for local authorities in England on administering and enforcing the Blue Badge disabled parking scheme.
Statutory guidance on the Best Value Duty for local authorities in England, issued under section 26 of the Local Government Act 1999.
Details of support granted to local authorities that have requested Exceptional Financial Support in financial year 2024-25 and the associated external assurance reviews.
Details of support granted to local authorities that have requested Exceptional Financial Support in financial year 2023-24 and the associated external assurance reviews.
This guidance provides support for local authorities with their decision-making for processing Housing Benefit claims from individuals living in supported housing.
The Digital Connectivity Portal provides guidance for local authorities and network providers on improving connectivity in local areas.
Statutory guidance on the making and disclosure of Special Severance Payments by local authorities in England.
Details of support granted to local authorities that have requested Exceptional Financial Support in financial year 2020-21 and the associated external assurance reviews.
How local authorities' public health and planning teams can promote healthy weight environments.
Non-statutory guidance for local authorities in England and Wales on public health funerals.
Guidance on the way councils should work with voluntary and community groups.
Details of support granted to local authorities that have requested Exceptional Financial Support in financial year 2022-23 and the associated external assurance reviews.
Guidance for inspectors carrying out a joint targeted area inspection (JTAI) of the multi-agency response to serious youth violence in a local authority area in England.
This model of care provides professionals with guidance to support access to NHS dentists.
Details of support granted to local authorities that have requested Exceptional Financial Support in financial year 2021-22 and the associated external assurance reviews.
The Contain Outbreak Management Fund (COMF) provides funding to local authorities in England to help reduce the spread of coronavirus and support local public health.
This section offers guidance to assist local authorities in areas of digital leadership, legislation, regulation, planning, public assets and deployment.
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