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The Minister for Local Government, Lee Rowley, has confirmed that the government’s preferred candidate is Amerdeep Somal.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
Government encourages councils in England to get pubs open earlier on Sunday ahead of the Lionesses historic World Cup final.
Letter to the leader of Thurrock Council concerning the publication of the Best Value Inspection report and the key findings within.
A letter to the Thurrock Commissioners, concerning the publication of the Best Value Inspection report.
The government is encouraging people to check that they have accepted photo identification ahead of local elections and apply for a free voter authority certificate if needed.
New proposals will introduce a requirement for planning permissions for short term lets in tourist hot spots.
Business rates information letters are issued by the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities at regular intervals throughout the year.
This letter sets out the next steps for the council tax rebate scheme following its closure in November 2022.
A new bill introduced today will support businesses by modernising the business rates system to incentivise property improvements.
Appointment of the interim Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman and Chair of the Commission for Local Administration in England.
A new Memorandum of Understanding outlines the responsibilities of the Financial Reporting Council as shadow system leader for local audit.
Letter of appointment for the new chair of the Office for Local Government.
This letter sets out the impact on Local Council Tax Support schemes of legislation which has recently been laid before Parliament.
The King is pleased to appoint Mr Ian Crowe MBE DL as His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant for the County Borough of Londonderry.
This letter supports guidance to councils on the Council Tax Support Fund scheme.
This letter introduces an updated council tax collection fund deficit spreading tool, to help billing authorities undertake the calculations required in January 2023 by the Local Authorities (Funds) (England) Regulations 199…
Michael Gove appoints Financial Commissioner to deliver value for money for taxpayers in Liverpool.
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