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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.
This guidance explains when we can remove (delete) domestic properties from the Council Tax list, including when a property is derelict, undergoing major renovations, demolished or is now being used as a business. It also ex…
Guidance for traffic authorities on the use of traffic signs and road markings.
England's Blue Badge scheme plus user's rights and responsibilities.
Tables showing the Local Housing Allowance rates in accordance with statute.
How councils and national park authorities should deal with the removal of abandoned vehicles from land in the open air and roads.
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.
This plan sets out how we will reform the local funding landscape to deliver a simpler, fairer, more transparent and accountable funding system for local authorities.
How the Valuation Office Agency calculates your rateable value for business rates.
Details on the Fund that consolidates the Levelling Up Fund, Town Deals and Simplification Pathfinders Pilot Fund together into a single funding pot, providing greater flexibility and supporting local leaders to drive growth.
Areas in England which operate civil parking enforcement.
Guidance on when you should contact your local authority (council) about your domestic property.
The circumstances when your Council Tax band might change, including alterations and similar properties in the area being rebanded.
Using a UK Blue Badge parking card in the EU and EEA.
Information on the different types of council and their electoral arrangements.
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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