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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.
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.
Using existing powers to help meet the mobility needs of people with severe temporary mobility issues.
This guidance is intended to support billing authorities in administering the 2025/26 Retail, Hospitality and Leisure Business Rates Relief Scheme.
The circumstances when your Council Tax band might change, including alterations and similar properties in the area being rebanded.
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.
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.
Guidance on the information the Valuation Office Agency (VOA) holds about your property for Council Tax purposes.
Contacting your regional Valuation Office for Council Tax and business (non-domestic) rates enquiries.
Areas in England which operate civil parking enforcement.
This document sets out the minimum data that local authorities should be publishing, the frequency it should be published and how it should be published.
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