The United Kingdom constitution – a mapping exercise
A briefing paper which "maps" (or summarises) the main elements of the United Kingdom's uncodified constitution.
Estimates Day debate: Spending of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
On 24 June 2025 there will be an Estimates day debate on the spending of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.
English devolution: mayoral strategic authorities
A briefing on the devolution plans in the government's white paper of December 2024, Power and Partnership: foundations for growth
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Debate Pack
Government support for disadvantaged communities
A Westminster Hall debate on government support for disadvantaged communities is scheduled for Wednesday 4 June 2025 at 9:30am. The debate will be led by Sureena Brackenridge MP.
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Debate Pack
Impact of changes to business rate relief on high street business
Background information for the debate "Impact of changes to business rate relief on high street business", taking place on 4 June 2025
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Research Briefing
Local authority financial resilience
A Commons Library briefing on the financial resilience of local authorities.
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Research Briefing
Directly-elected mayors
This briefing paper explains the status of directly-elected mayors in English and Welsh local government, and the routes to establishing them, including the use of local referendums. It also includes an up-to-date list of elected mayors and statistics on previous referendums.
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Research Briefing
Local government in England: structures
This briefing contains basic details of the structure of local government (counties, districts and unitary authorities); the electoral system, ward structures, and the franchise; the divisions of functions between local authorities; and the process for changing local government boundaries and structures.
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Research Briefing
Local audit in England
This paper explains how local government audit operates in England, local audit procedures and delays in the early 2020s, and the 2024 Labour government's plans for reform to the local audit system.
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Research Briefing
Local growth funds
This briefing is a summary of current government administered funds designed to support local economic growth.
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Research Briefing
History of local government in English towns and cities
Historically, towns and cities could gain powers of self-government not available to other areas. Successive local government reforms have changed the system.
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Research Briefing
Adult social care funding in England
An overview of the funding local authorities receive to provide adult social care services in England
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Research Briefing
Local government standards in England
A briefing on councillor standards of conduct and registration of pecuniary interests in England, including Government proposals for change in late 2024.
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Research Briefing
Government consultations
Government departments and public bodies can consult the public on any policy to inform decision-making. In some cases, they are legally required to consult.
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Data dashboards
Local authority data: finances
Browse details on both funding and spending of local authorities in England.
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