Local growth funds
This briefing is a summary of current government administered funds designed to support local economic growth.
Documents to download
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Local Authorities (Overview and Scrutiny) Bill 2009-10: Committee Stage Report (129 KB , PDF)
This is a report of the Committee Stage of the Bill. It complements Research Paper 10/09, which gives more detail on the provisions of the Bill. The Bill strengthens local government overview and scrutiny committee powers in relation to partner organisations, so that they could potentially cover a greater range of external authorities. The Bill has Government support and was not amended in Committee.
Documents to download
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Local Authorities (Overview and Scrutiny) Bill 2009-10: Committee Stage Report (129 KB , PDF)
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Council tax: FAQs
This Briefing Paper provides a general introduction to council tax, a tax levied on domestic properties in England, Scotland and Wales. It explains what council tax is, who has to pay it, how council tax is calculated and set, and whether any exemptions or discounts may be available.
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Business rates
A brief guide to the system of non-domestic rating, better known as ‘business rates’.
