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Speaking at the Remaking the State Annual Conference in London, Communities Secretary Steve Reed set out reforms to put more power in the hands of communities.
Update on publication of technical consultation and new burdens assessment.
To: Local authorities in England From: Local Taxation and Pensions…
Bill Butler has been appointed by the government as the first chair of the Local Audit Office.
Alison McGovern MP Minister of State for Local Government and Homelessness…
Millions of homeowners could benefit from faster planning decisions, as 2 new AI tools are unveiled to modernise England’s planning permission system.
The Local Government Pension Scheme is now open to councillors and mayors in England, following a consultation that was supported by actuarial analysis from GAD
Taxpayers to be protected from financial mismanagement in local government
Business rates information letters are issued by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government at regular intervals throughout the year.
The Minister of State for Local Government and Homelessness has named Bill Butler as the government’s preferred candidate to be appointed as Chair of the Local Audit Office.
Regulations laid today will overhaul the way investments are managed in the Local Government Pension Scheme, a major development for millions of council workers
Update for local authorities on the government’s response to its council tax administration consultation and other regulatory amendments.
More time for vulnerable people to pay their bill after missing one month’s payment
The Valuation Office will deliver Council Tax and business rates valuations within HMRC.
View your new valuation and tell us if something is incorrect.
Letter to local authorities about the Crisis and Resilience top up for heating oil support.
Some voters in May local elections to cast their ballot in a shopping centre and on weekends as part of plans to make voting easier
Letter to the London Borough of Croydon to communicate the government’s response to the council’s request for Exceptional Financial Support for 2025-26 and 2026-27.
Letter to Slough Borough Council to communicate the government’s response to the council’s request for Exceptional Financial Support for 2026-27.
Letter to Thurrock Council to communicate the government’s response to the council’s request for Exceptional Financial Support for 2024-25, 2025-26 and 2026-27.
Letter to Woking Borough Council to communicate the government’s response to the council’s request for Exceptional Financial Support for 2026-27.
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