Adult social care workforce in England
An overview of key issues and policy concerning the adult social care workforce in England.
Local Government Minister Nick Raynsford announced on 8 July 2004 that six local authorities will have their budgets for 2004/05 capped - Torbay, Herefordshire, Nottingham, Shepway, Fenland and Hereford & Worcester Fire Authority.
Council Tax Capping (278 KB , PDF)
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Council Tax Capping (278 KB , PDF)
An overview of key issues and policy concerning the adult social care workforce in England.
The single person discount on council tax means people living alone pay less council tax. Average council tax per person would fall if the discount were removed.
There are currently 48 operational Enterprise Zones in England. Similar policies have been adopted by the devolved governments in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Businesses in these small areas will benefit from tax and planning concessions and superfast broadband.