How do I challenge my business rates bill in England?
Businesses in England can contact the Valuation Office Agency about their property’s rateable value or contact their billing authority about any reliefs.
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?
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Constituency caseworkResearch Briefing
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
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