Regional Development Agencies Bill 1997/98

Documents to download

Regional Development Agencies Bill (Bill 100 1997/98). House of Commons Library Research Paper 98/7.

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.
The general power of competence

An explanation of the 'general power of competence' available to local authorities and other bodies in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
- Local government
Parish and town councils: recent issues

An overview of the structures and functions of parish and town councils, plus discussion of policy issues in the 2010s and early 2020s.
- Local government