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How local councils work in England - types of council, decision-making, council finances, local councillors and making complaints
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Information that local authority children's services need to follow or may find useful, including areas where rules or processes have changed.
Information on contingency arrangements in the unlikely event of an emergency arising during the transportation of 'defence nuclear material'.
Information on the different types of council and their electoral arrangements.
Local authority social services letters (LASSL) confirm the adult social care funding allocations for local authorities.
Decide which activities are business or non-business for VAT purposes if you're a local authority or other public body.
How can communications network providers work constructively with local authorities?
Guidance for local authorities in England who are considering adopting a 4-day working week.
MODLAP is a partnership between the MOD and local authorities in England to support service children.
Building relationships and improving compliance with environmental health, trading standards and fire safety legislation through Primary Authority.
Assisting local authorities to access information and services from the Valuation Office Agency (VOA).
Study on the effectiveness of local authority support on sector improvement, partners in practice and interventions in children’s social care services.
Guidance to support local authorities and their partners to deliver effective health scrutiny.
Guidance to help local councils adapt to new rules now that the UK has left the EU and the transition period has ended.
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