Implementing electoral reviews in England
A quick guide to how ward boundary reviews are implemented in England.
Is council tax payable on an empty house when someone dies?
What happens to council tax if a property’s owner or occupant dies, what exemptions exist and why do councils sometimes refuse to provide exemptions?
Should I be paying council tax on…?
Some common questions on whether a constituent is liable for council tax.
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Constituency caseworkResearch Briefing
Who is responsible for public services in my constituency?
Explore which local authorities and other bodies are responsible for delivering services in your constituency.
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Constituency caseworkResearch Briefing
Making a Freedom of Information request (parliament.uk)
How to request information from public authorities in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
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Constituency caseworkResearch Briefing
Complaining to an ombudsman
This article explains how people can take unresolved issues with companies or organisations to an ombudsman.
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Constituency caseworkResearch Briefing
How do I challenge my business rates bill in England?
How business rates bills in England are calculated and how ratepayers can challenge them.
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Constituency caseworkResearch Briefing
Complaining to the Parliamentary Ombudsman
How to take complaints about UK government departments and other public organisations to the Parliamentary Ombudsman
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Constituency caseworkResearch Briefing
Complaining to the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman
How to take complaints about services provided by local authorities to the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman.
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Constituency caseworkResearch Briefing
Should I be paying council tax on…. ?
Brief information about council tax liability for some different properties and residential situations.
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Constituency caseworkResearch Briefing
Council Tax in England
Explains the way Council Tax is calculated and any discounts or exemptions that may apply