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How local authorities' information on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions is shared with DECC.
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Details of support granted to local authorities that have requested exceptional financial support in financial year 2023-24 and the associated external assurance reviews.
Contact details for local resilience forums in the UK, and information about what they do.
Information on supporting eligible EU, EEA and Swiss citizens and their family members to apply to the EUSS following the 30 June 2021 application deadline.
Provides advice to local authorities on opening up and sharing transport data.
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This section offers guidance to assist local authorities in areas of digital leadership, legislation, regulation, planning, public assets and deployment.
Explore the local archives to help your research into family and local history at your local council
Partnerships and grants to promote good practice in local government in 6 Commonwealth countries.
The heritage schools programme helps teachers make effective use of local heritage resources and connects heritage providers with schools.
The Local Plan examination process and the role the Planning Inspectorate plays.
Annual returns, rules and other documents related to the North Western Local Authorities’ Employers’ Organisation.
Find protected areas, check if your business or home is near one and what environmental restrictions apply.
Resources for local regulators.
This page brings together information about evaluation of Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities’ local growth programmes that are levelling up places across the UK.
Additional information about open data and where you can find extra guidance and support.
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