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Definition of Rural areas using the Rural Urban Classification.
Unincorporated associations are organisations set up through an agreement between a group of people who come together for a reason other than to make a profit
An analysis article on towns and cities in England and Wales with a focus on housing and deprivation. The article utilises a new ONS towns and cities geography.
Find out about being 'active', trading and non-trading, and being dormant if you’re a new or existing company or organisation.
Defines unincorporated and incorporated businesses.
Decide whether to set up a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO), a charitable company or an unincorporated association or trust.
Information on the different types of council and their electoral arrangements.
City status is an honour granted by the Sovereign on the advice of Ministers. The published document contains a list of cities.
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