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How to set up a new Council Tax account on a property you have recently moved into.
The Valuation Office Agency (VOA) explains how domestic properties are valued for Council Tax bands.
Areas in England which operate civil parking enforcement.
This guide explains when a home can be removed from the Council Tax list, for example, if it’s derelict, being rebuilt, demolished, or now used for business. It also covers why homes undergoing routine repairs cannot be remo…
Guidance for traffic authorities on the use of traffic signs and road markings.
This guidance is intended to support billing authorities in interpreting the Non-Domestic Rating (Definition of Qualifying Retail, Hospitality or Leisure Hereditament) Regulations 2025 (SI 2025/1093) for the purposes of admi…
England's Blue Badge scheme plus user's rights and responsibilities.
Tables showing the Local Housing Allowance rates in accordance with statute.
Fill in and send this form to the Valuation Office Agency to challenge your Council Tax band.
Fill in this form if you have a self-catering holiday let in England that is eligible for business rates.
How councils and national park authorities should deal with the removal of abandoned vehicles from land in the open air and roads.
This guidance is intended to support billing authorities in administering the 2025/26 Retail, Hospitality and Leisure Business Rates Relief Scheme.
How the Valuation Office Agency calculates your rateable value for business rates.
Information on the different types of council and their electoral arrangements.
The circumstances when your Council Tax band might change, including alterations and similar properties in the area being rebanded.
This page provides details about the circumstances under which you may be charged a penalty following Check or Challenge.
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.
How local authorities must deal with fly-tipping and the penalties they can charge.
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