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We are seeking views on our proposals for updating the local government transparency code 2015.
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
Consultation on a technical adjustment to the Business Rates Retention system in response to the 2023 Revaluation and Central List Transfers.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
A consultation on the transitional arrangements to be introduced at the 2023 revaluation to ensure changes in bills are gradual and phased in over time.
We are seeking views on proposals to strengthen the pensions protections that apply when employees are outsourced from their LGPS employer.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
Consultation seeking views on proposals for reforming exit payment terms for local government workers.
This consultation seeks views on proposals to require Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) administering authorities in England and Wales to assess, manage and report on climate-related risks, in line with the recommendati…
The government's response to the National Infrastructure Commission report on how to maximise the benefits of infrastructure policy and investment for towns in England.
Business rate retention accounts as required under schedule 7B of the Local Government Finance Act 1988.
The impact assessment on the mandatory collection of data from adult social care providers.
Second report to Parliament on the progress in meeting the objectives of the CWIS.
Consultation on the content of regulations that would be needed to help deliver reforms to the process for changing the name of a street.
Consultation on proposals to implement the recommendations from the independent Redmond Review of local authority financial reporting and external audit.
This direction has been issued to councils in Cumbria, Somerset and North Yorkshire while proposals for local government restructuring are being implemented.
Legislative measures to address excessive risk arising from local authority investment and borrowing, while supporting local freedoms for much needed investment
This consultation seeks views on changes to the central rating list for the 2023 business rates revaluation.
The government response to the Committee on Standards in Public Life review of local government ethical standards.
This consultation seeks views on the council tax and business rates treatment of holiday lets.
A response by the government to the Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee's report on local government and the path to net zero.
A response by the government to the Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee's report on local authority financial sustainability and the section 114 regime.
The consultation seeks views on how to most fairly allocate the £15 million provided to affected principal bodies.
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