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Information table setting out core spending power made available through the final local government finance settlement 2024 to 2025.
How the Northern Ireland administration is structured, what areas it legislates on, and links to its main departments.
This guide is for local authority public health and planning teams and supports the use of Health Impact Assessment in the spatial planning process.
How councils can deal with abandoned shopping and luggage trolleys, including who to consult, disposal and claiming costs.
Guidance for local authorities on the empty homes premium.
Overview of the main measures of the Localism Act 2011.
A brief overview of Public Service Mutuals and their benefits.
Information regarding aspects of education for service children in the UK, this will vary depending on where they live or may move to.
Technical guidance and tools to help local authorities plan cycling and walking infrastructure.
This guidance is intended to support local authorities in administering the COVID-19 Additional Relief Fund (CARF).
This Council Tax information letter provides information on the definition of empty homes and second homes.
Model byelaw set for local authorities to regulate public walks, pleasure grounds, open spaces and disused burial grounds.
How and when to request a temporary relaxation of the drivers’ hours and working time rules for commercial operators.
List of allocations of the Social Care Grant for the 2024 to 2025 financial year.
Find out what areas the Scottish administration legislates on and how it is structured.
Guidance for inspectors carrying out a joint targeted area inspection (JTAI) of the multi-agency response to serious youth violence in a local authority area in England.
We have introduced a business rates holiday for retail, hospitality and leisure businesses.
The requirements for people who use mobility scooters and powered wheelchairs to get around.
You can challenge a Council Tax band on behalf of a Council Tax payer.
The Digital Connectivity Portal provides guidance for local authorities and network providers on improving connectivity in local areas.
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