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MHCLG continues to closely engage with local authorities so that they and their residents are well-prepared for the UK leaving the EU on 29 March 2019.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
Letter from Head of Libraries Strategy and Delivery, explaining the Secretary of State's decision not to hold a local inquiry into Northamptonshire Council's library provision
Government is beginning a conversation on increasing local funding for flood and coastal erosion management.
Consultation to look at strengthening pensions protections for local government staff who have had their roles outsourced.
Update from the meeting held on 28 November 2018.
Report sets out action by Commissioners to stabilise the council.
A consultation has been published seeking views on the reorganisation of local government in Northamptonshire.
Local Government Minister Rishi Sunak MP’s speech to the County Councils Network (CCN) conference.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
A business rates ‘loophole’ which could be costing English councils millions in lost Council Tax is to be reviewed by ministers with a consultation.
Budget will boost efforts to build homes, restore the dream of home ownership, help our high streets and support councils to deliver local services, says Communities Secretary.
Local Government Minister Rishi Sunak MP’s speech to the National Association of Local Councils (NALC) conference.
Letter from the Secretary of State responding to Plymouth city council's proposal under the Sustainable Communities Act 2007.
Local authorities will have more certainty to plan their budgets as government confirms it will aim for set dates each year.
New disqualification rules to prevent people found guilty of serious crimes from serving as councillors and mayors.
MHCLG has published the first statutory review of the Local Government Pension Scheme.
Communities Secretary confirms he is concluding the government’s intervention in Rotherham metropolitan borough council and returning all powers to the authority.
Directions issued to Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council returning all remaining functions.
This letter covers Council Tax demand notices and the adult social care precept 2019 to 2020.
This letter covers Council Tax demand notices and the adult social care precept in 2019 to 2020.
Regulators set out their balanced approach to improving services for the compliant and tackling rule breakers .
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