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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…
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Additional guidance on requirements for Town Deals Boards during the delivery phase of the Towns Fund.
Decide which activities are business or non-business for VAT purposes if you're a local authority or other public body.
The Northern Lighthouse Board is the General Lighthouse Authority for Scotland and the Isle of Man. It provides marine navigation aids to assist the safe passage of mariners through waters in these areas. It is also responsible for marking and...
The guidance explains the neighbourhood planning system introduced by the Localism Act, including key stages and considerations required.
Guide for parents and legal guardians about applications to Homes for Ukraine for children who are not travelling with or joining their parent or legal guardian.
This Call for Evidence is seeking evidence from all parties with an interest in Local Criminal Justice Boards (LCJBs) to better understand the challenges that LCJBs face and how they can best be supported.
How to arrange an effective external review of governance for your school or academy trust, and improve the performance of your board.
How we carry out inspections of landlords
Find out more about elections and referendums in the UK, including the general election, check who can vote in each election and how voting works.
Local plan examinations and the planning issues they deal with can be complex. This is intended as a short guide for those who might be participating in a local plan examination for the first time. It does not aim to...
The Office for Local Government (Oflog) will help make local government even better. We will increase understanding about the performance of local authorities, warn when authorities are at risk of serious failure, and support local government to improve itself. Oflog...
The TAB is a non-departmental public body which was first established under the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 (RIPA) and now maintained under the Investigatory Powers Act 2016 (IPA), with members appointed by the Secretary of State. TAB is...
Guidance primarily aimed at local responders covering some common issues that may arise during the Recovery Phase of an emergency in the UK.
Guidance for councils on making, amending and revoking byelaws.
The Police Negotiating Board (PNB) negotiates agreements between employers of police (local authorities) and police staff, which it recommends to the Home Secretary to become part of police regulations.
Guidance and information on flood risk management and surface water management.
The Valuation Office Agency (VOA) explains how domestic properties are valued for Council Tax bands.
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