Guidance

New burdens doctrine: guidance for government departments

The new burdens doctrine is part of a suite of measures to ensure Council Tax payers do not face excessive increases.

Applies to England

Documents

New burden assessment pro forma

Details

All New Burdens on local authorities must be properly assessed and fully funded by the relevant department. This guidance sets out the process that departments must follow when considering New Burdens.

Departments cannot expect to receive collective Cabinet clearance of proposed policies and initiatives if they fail to follow this guidance.

Updates to this page

Published 20 June 2011
Last updated 29 July 2022 + show all updates
  1. Updated guidance and pro forma.

  2. Added updated New burden assessment pro forma.

  3. Added updated form

  4. First published.

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