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Local Government Secretary thanks councils in England for their support during the pandemic and outlines how staff can get tested.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Businesses expected to receive almost £10 billion in business rate relief as part of the government’s support for the economy during the coronavirus pandemic.
Letter from MHCLG to local authority chief executives on the Accounts and Audit (Coronavirus)(Amendment) Regulations 2020.
The letter thanks councils again for their efforts responding to the coronavirus pandemic and provides further details on the support the government is providing.
Local Government Minister writes to all councils in England to ensure that family members can attend the funerals of their loved ones and that the wishes of the deceased are respected.
Letter to local authorities in England to work with faith groups and funeral directors to develop safe, sensitive and innovative ways for funerals to take place.
Government response to Birmingham City Council, recognising the vital work it, and all other councils, are doing to support their communities during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Councils will be allowed to defer £2.6 billion in business rates payments to central government, and £850 million in social care grants will be paid up front this month.
This letter provides a brief Q&A note on the technical implementation of the £500 million hardship fund.
Northern Ireland to receive an additional £200million to help fight the coronavirus
Letter from MHCLG to local authority chief executives on emergency legislation to support local authorities.
Local authorities in England handed new powers to hold public meetings virtually by using video or telephone conferencing technology.
Business rates information letters are issued by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government at regular intervals throughout the year.
The Communities Secretary on the government’s response to COVID-19 and shielding the most vulnerable.
The first free food boxes containing essential supplies have been delivered in England to those at highest risk from coronavirus.
Letter to all local authorities in England to update them on plans to protect rough sleepers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
£500 million Hardship Fund will provide council tax relief to vulnerable people and households to help those affected most by coronavirus.
Local government will be responsible for enforcing regulations requiring those businesses asked to close.
A raft of new measures, including a helpline for the most in need of support, have been set out for those considered to be extremely vulnerable.
The Local Government Secretary addressed over 300 council leaders and sector bodies in a call on the government’s response to coronavirus.
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