Town centre regeneration
The future of town centres and high streets has long been a matter of concern, with the most recent debate in the House of Commons in December 2020. This briefing highlights some of the key trends and discussions.
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Local Government Finance: Opposition Day debate (130 KB , PDF)
An Opposition Day debate on Local Government Finance has been scheduled for Wednesday 5 February. This matter was selected for debate by the Leader of the Opposition, Jeremy Corbyn MP.
Local government funding in England has been the subject of a ‘Fair Funding Review’, instituted by the Government, since 2016. The Review applies only in England, as local government is a devolved matter in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Documents to download
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Local Government Finance: Opposition Day debate (130 KB , PDF)
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