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Local Government Minister Simon Hoare's letter to local authorities.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
This letter summarises the government’s response to the consultation on proposals to exempt categories of dwellings from the council tax premiums in England.
Strengthened 100% council tax premium on long term empty homes comes into force on 1 April, with councils able to spend the money from the next financial year.
The government has confirmed today that Middlesbrough, alongside Redcar and Cleveland, will be the next areas to receive £20 million each to boost regeneration.
A letter from Secretary of State Michael Gove MP setting Oflog’s strategic remit for 2024 to 2027 and priorities for 2024 to 2025.
Business rates information letters are issued by the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities at regular intervals throughout the year.
The final local government finance settlement for 2024-25 makes available £64.7 billion for local government - an increase of 7.5% in cash terms.
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has appointed Adam Hawksbee as interim Chair for the new Towns Unit
Extra £500 million earmarked to enable councils to provide crucial social care services
Information for authorities relevant to setting their council tax support schemes in 2024-25.
The next Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman has been appointed
Letters sent to leaders of unitary and upper tier authorities in England and to the Chair of the Local Government Association.
Letter from the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities to the Mayor of London.
This letter provides information on the amounts being reconciled in relation to the council tax rebate.
This letter provides information for local authorities on council tax.
Seven projects are awarded grants from round three of Levelling Up Fund to support long-term regeneration and growth.
This letter provides information for local authorities on council tax.
Serious concerns raised by the Government over how council is offering value for money
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