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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.
Guidance for traffic authorities on the use of traffic signs and road markings.
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…
England's Blue Badge scheme plus user's rights and responsibilities.
How councils and national park authorities should deal with the removal of abandoned vehicles from land in the open air and roads.
Tables showing the Local Housing Allowance rates in accordance with statute.
This guidance is intended to support billing authorities in administering the 2025/26 Retail, Hospitality and Leisure Business Rates Relief Scheme.
Areas in England which operate civil parking enforcement.
How the Valuation Office Agency calculates your rateable value for business rates.
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.
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.
Information on the different types of council and their electoral arrangements.
Using a UK Blue Badge parking card in the EU and EEA.
Contacting your regional Valuation Office for Council Tax and business (non-domestic) rates enquiries.
How local authorities must deal with fly-tipping and the penalties they can charge.
The principles of double taxation relief and lists of all countries with which the UK has a double taxation agreement.
When and how to request a reduction in rateable value or to delete a property from the business rates list and when properties do not qualify.
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