Scottish independence referendum: legal issues
A briefing paper on the legal issues surrounding a Scottish independence referendum
Documents to download
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Local Elections 2013 (66 KB , PDF)
Elections will be held on 2 May 2013 in 27 county councils and 8 unitary authorities in England and in one Welsh unitary council. Two mayoral elections will also take place. In 2014 London boroughs and metropolitan districts will have elections. The note also summarises all national and local elections due to take place between 2013 and 2019.
Documents to download
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Local Elections 2013 (66 KB , PDF)
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Enterprise Zones
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.
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Overview and Scrutiny in Local Government
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.
