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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 on the different types of council and their electoral arrangements.
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Guidance for local authorities in England who are considering adopting a 4-day working week.
Local councils provide services to meet local needs and improve community wellbeing.
ELLA is the Evidence and Lessons from Latin America Programme
This collection brings together information for local councils on climate change and the environment.
Find your local authority in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland
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...
Guidance to help local councils adapt to new rules now that the UK has left the EU and the transition period has ended.
Lyons Inquiry into Local Government explored the future role, function and funding of local government - Place-shaping: a shared ambition for the future of local government.
All local government finance forms to be completed by local authorities for use in Official and National Statistics, along with accompanying guidance notes.
Guidance primarily aimed at local responders covering some common issues that may arise during the Recovery Phase of an emergency in the UK.
Details of support granted to local authorities that have requested exceptional financial support in financial year 2024-25 and the associated external assurance reviews.
Decide which activities are business or non-business for VAT purposes if you're a local authority or other public body.
Guidance for councils on making, amending and revoking byelaws.
This section offers guidance to assist local authorities in areas of digital leadership, legislation, regulation, planning, public assets and deployment.
How search results will look for local authorities in the local land charges service.
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