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How local councils work in England - types of council, decision-making, council finances, local councillors and making complaints
This guide relates to councils in England. Find information about councils…
The full council (a meeting of all council members) is responsible for all…
Many local councils provide information on their websites to show how they…
Local councillors are elected for 4-year terms by the local community to…
If you feel that a council service has not been properly delivered, you…
Information on the different types of council and their electoral arrangements.
How to set up a commons council to manage common land.
The Council for Science and Technology (CST) advises the Prime Minister on science and technology policy issues across government. The council is an expert committee, supported by a secretariat in the Government Office for Science.
Find and access local services
How councils should deal with litter, refuse and dog mess, and the penalties they can give.
Local councils provide services to meet local needs and improve community wellbeing.
Check out schemes for crime prevention and community safety with your council
How to apply for a council house or flat - housing waiting lists, types of tenancies, the Right to Buy scheme and repairs, complaining about the council
Guidance for councils about applications to Homes for Ukraine for children who are not travelling with or joining their parent or legal guardian.
Complain to your council if they have done something wrong, failed to provide a service or not followed correct procedures
Guidance for local authorities in England who are considering adopting a 4-day working week.
Details of support granted to local authorities that have requested exceptional financial support in financial year 2024-25 and the associated external assurance reviews.
How government funds councils for thank you payments and tariffs. Includes two-tier and devolved administrations, education, record keeping, and reconciliation.
List of of the new local councils joining the next phase of the One Public Estate programme.
An outline of the responsibilities of councils.
Includes Right to Buy, shared ownership, getting repairs and housing benefit
Annual returns, rules and other documents related to the employers’ association the London Councils.
The Council on Tribunals was an advisory non-departmental public body sponsored by the Ministry of Justice to keep under review and report on the constitution and working of tribunals under its supervision and, where necessary, to consider and report on...
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