We use some essential cookies to make this website work.
We’d like to set additional cookies to understand how you use GOV.UK, remember your settings and improve government services.
We also use cookies set by other sites to help us deliver content from their services.
You have accepted additional cookies. You can change your cookie settings at any time.
You have rejected additional cookies. You can change your cookie settings at any time.
Departments, agencies and public bodies
News stories, speeches, letters and notices
Detailed guidance, regulations and rules
Reports, analysis and official statistics
Consultations and strategy
Data, Freedom of Information releases and corporate reports
Find your local authority in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland
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…
Building relationships and improving compliance with environmental health, trading standards and fire safety legislation through Primary Authority.
Decide which activities are business or non-business for VAT purposes if you're a local authority or other public body.
Information on the different types of council and their electoral arrangements.
As a local authority or national park authority, find out what responsibilities you have for your LAF.
Assisting local authorities to access information and services from the Valuation Office Agency.
The successful local authorities who have been awarded funding at Regulation 18 and Regulation 19 stages.
Guidance primarily aimed at local responders covering some common issues that may arise during the Recovery Phase of an emergency in the UK.
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
To help us improve GOV.UK, we’d like to know more about your visit today. Please fill in this survey (opens in a new tab and requires JavaScript).