A selection of images representing communities.
The ten most recent strategies and action plans published on the local government site.
The Statement of Intent sets out the proposed policy for the key regulations to be provided under the Local Government Finance Bill.
This Statement of Intent sets out how locally collected business rates will be shared between central and local government.
This Statement of Intent provides information about the Government's current proposals for the content of the regulations it will make about the operation of the levy and safety net elements of the rates retention scheme.
This Statement sets out the way in which the Government intends to define renewable energy projects in line with the Government's policy intention that business rates should be kept fully by local authorities within whose areas the projects are situated.
This document sets out the opportunities pooling presents for local authorities under the Business Rates Retention Scheme; the process for formally designating pools; and invites local authorities to come forward with pooling proposals by end July 2012.
This analytical paper provides further detail about the economic impacts of the business rates retention scheme, and responds to a commitment made in the Impact Assessment published on 19 December 2011.
The Growing Places Fund Prospectus provides further information on the key features of the fund, and the application process. Published 07 November 2011.
The Putting the Frontline First: Local Government Task Force, Chaired by Sir Richard Leese and Sir Steve Bullock, published a report that sets out strategic questions for councils when making efficiency savings whilst maintaining high quality services.
This agreement explains how the principles outlined in the Central - Local Concordat published on 12 December 2007 will be applied in the areas of housing delivery and regeneration.
This is the final implementaion plan for the Local Government White Paper and sets out further details on the progress made by the Government in Implementing key proposals.