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  • This discussion paper summarises how the business rates system in England works and opens up a discussion with stakeholders on longer-term administrative reform.

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • This consultation sets out the government's proposals to improve transparency in the business rates valuation and formal challenge system.

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Consultation about the proposed local audit regulations associated with the Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014.

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • This consultation seeks views on our proposals to modernise parish polls.

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Tax and tax credit rates and thresholds for 2015-16.

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Call for evidence asking for suggestions on how to transform local public services to deliver better outcomes for local people.

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • A response to recommendations in the transport resilience review, outlining actions being taken across road, rail, aviation and maritime.

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • The programme prospectus sets out the scope of the Delivering Differently for Young People programme, as well as frequently asked questions.

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • The application form for Delivering Differently for Young People, a programme that helps local authorities to improve their services for young people.

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Seeking views on the revised Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions (TSRGD) 2015.

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • A review of local welfare provision, with input from local authorities, third sector organisations and the Local Government Association.

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • This document sets the opportunities that pooling presents for local authorities under the business rates retention scheme.

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Assessment of the impact of part 2 of the code when regulations are in force making it mandatory for local authorities.

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Impact assessment on the government’s programme of reforms to local audit.

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Consultation on a draft transparency code for parish councils with a turnover not exceeding £25,000

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • This document provides answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) about the programme.

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • We are seeking views locally on our proposal to designate the Tyne Valley Line routes as a community rail service.

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Governance agreements put in place by local authorities for 2013 to 2014 and 2014 to 2015.

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Review recommending changes which will improve the resilience of our transport network to extreme weather events.

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Letter to local councils about how much Local Services Support Grant they will get in 2014 to 2015.

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government