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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…
Details of support granted to local authorities that have requested Exceptional Financial Support for the financial year 2026-27.
Information on telecare monitoring systems and personal alarms that can help you stay safe and independent at home.
Guidance for local authorities in England on administering and enforcing the Blue Badge disabled parking scheme.
Details of support granted to local authorities that have requested Exceptional Financial Support in financial year 2025-26.
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.
The Digital Connectivity Portal provides guidance for local authorities and network providers on improving connectivity in local areas.
Details of support granted to local authorities that have requested Exceptional Financial Support in financial year 2022-23 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.
Details of support granted to local authorities that have requested Exceptional Financial Support in financial year 2021-22 and the associated external assurance reviews.
Details of support granted to local authorities that have requested Exceptional Financial Support in financial year 2020-21 and the associated external assurance reviews.
This section offers guidance to assist local authorities in areas of digital leadership, legislation, regulation, planning, public assets and deployment.
Technical guidance for local councils in England on obtaining approval of equipment used to capture evidence of certain traffic contraventions.
How local authorities' public health and planning teams can promote healthy weight environments.
Guidance on the way councils should work with voluntary and community groups.
Statutory guidance on the making and disclosure of Special Severance Payments by local authorities in England.
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.
How can communications network providers work constructively with local authorities?
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