Regional assemblies: recent developments. By Oonagh Gay. SN/PC/2190.
Regional assemblies: recent developments (95 KB , PDF)
Regional assemblies: recent developments. By Oonagh Gay. SN/PC/2190.
Regional assemblies: recent developments (95 KB , PDF)
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.
This note provides an introduction to overview and scrutiny committees in local authorities, their development and the relevant legislative provisions. It also notes specific powers available to local councils to scrutinise other bodies. The note principally covers England, with some reference to Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
A briefing paper on Business Improvement Districts, which sets out the legal basis of BIDs and key statistics on their operations.