Unitary local authorities would replace multiple local authorities with a single local government in a given area.
Documents to download
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Local government: polls and referendums (285 KB, PDF)
This note provides information on the various types of referendum which may be (and in some circumstances must be) conducted by local authorities. These are:
- Advisory referendums called by principal local authorities;
- Parish polls;
- Statutory referendums under specific legislation:
- governance arrangements (including mayoral systems);
- council tax;
- neighbourhood planning.
Documents to download
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Local government: polls and referendums (285 KB, PDF)
Related posts
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A Debate Pack on the debate “Adequacy of funding for local authorities during Covid-19” is scheduled for 2.30pm on Tuesday 24 November, sponsored by Rushanara Ali MP.
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A briefing on unitary local government in England, proposals for creating new unitary authorities, Government policy, historical practice, and academic analysis
