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  • Research Briefing

    The death of a monarch

    Friday, 09 September, 2022

    The death of a monarch – and the accession of a new sovereign – involves the Cabinet, the Privy Council, Parliament, Buckingham Palace and the Church of England. This paper outlines the historical precedents for the events that will follow the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

    • Research Briefing
    • Culture, media and sport
    • Devolution
    • Elections
    • Government
    • House of Commons
    • Local government
    • Monarchy
    • Parliament
    • Press and media
    • UK elections
  • Research Briefing

    Adult social care workforce in England

    Monday, 05 September, 2022

    An overview of key issues and policy concerning the adult social care workforce in England.

    • Research Briefing
    • Communities
    • Community care
    • Local government
  • Research Briefing

    Enterprise Zones

    Wednesday, 17 August, 2022

    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.

    • Research Briefing
    • Business
    • Economic policy
    • Industry
    • Local government
    • Planning
  • Insight

    The council tax rebate: How will it work?

    Monday, 15 August, 2022

    A resident who has moved into a property since 1 April 2022 is not eligible for the rebate for that property.

    • Insight
    • Housing and planning
    • Local government
    • Tax
  • Debate Pack

    Anti-social behaviour awareness week

    Monday, 18 July, 2022

    There will be a debate on Anti-social behaviour awareness week in Westminster Hall on 20 July 2022 at 14:30. This debate will be led by Jacob Young MP.

    • Debate Pack
    • Crime
    • Local government
    • Police
  • Debate Pack

    Energy efficiency of homes in the north of England

    Tuesday, 05 July, 2022

    A Westminster Hall debate on the energy efficiency of homes in the north of England is scheduled for Wednesday 6 July 2022, from 2:30-4:00pm. The debate will be led by Peter Gibson MP.

    • Debate Pack
    • Energy
    • Housing and planning
    • Local government
  • Insight

    Why do parish councils only exist in some parts of England?

    Wednesday, 08 June, 2022

    The Government will review how parish and town councils could be quicker and easier to set up. Where do they currently exist and why are there gaps?

    • Insight
    • Communities
    • Local government
  • Research Briefing

    Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill 2022-23

    Wednesday, 01 June, 2022

    A briefing on the Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill 2022-23

    • Research Briefing
    • Business
    • Communities
    • Environment
    • Housing and planning
    • Local government
    • Planning
  • Insight

    Councils in England to get new powers over traffic offences

    Wednesday, 25 May, 2022

    Some councils will soon be able to apply for new powers to fine motorists for certain traffic offences.

    • Insight
    • Local government
    • Roads
  • Research Briefing

    Local Elections 2022: Results and analysis

    Friday, 13 May, 2022

    This briefing analyses the results of the Local Elections which took place in England, Scotland and Wales on 5 May 2022

    • Research Briefing
    • Elections
    • Local government
    • UK elections
  • Research Briefing

    The UK Shared Prosperity Fund

    Tuesday, 26 April, 2022

    This briefing explains how the UK Shared Prosperity Fund will work in practice, and compares it to the EU structural funding that it is intended to replace.

    • Research Briefing
    • Business
    • Devolution
    • Local government
    • Planning
    • Public spending
  • Insight

    Hosting Ukrainian refugees: Council tax implications

    Tuesday, 19 April, 2022

    How hosting a Ukrainian refugee through the Homes for Ukraine Scheme may affect council tax payments, including single person discounts and second homes.

    • Insight
    • Europe
    • Local government
    • Tax
  • Constituency Casework

    Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman

    Tuesday, 12 April, 2022

    Frequently asked questions about complaining to the Local Government Ombudsman and challenging the Ombudsman’s decision.

    • Constituency Casework
    • Communities
    • Local government
  • Research Briefing

    UK Elections in 2022 and Beyond

    Wednesday, 23 March, 2022

    This briefing paper sets out the elections that are scheduled for 2022 and future years up until 2026.The elections covered include General Elections to the House of Commons, for devolved legislatures (Senedd Cymru/Welsh Parliament, Scottish Parliament, Northern Ireland Assembly), London Assembly and Mayor of London, local authorities (in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland), combined and local authority Mayors, and Police and Crime Commissioners.

    • Research Briefing
    • Devolution
    • Elections
    • Local government
    • Parliament
    • UK elections
    • Voters
  • Research Briefing

    Local government finances

    Monday, 14 March, 2022

    Local authorities in England spent £106 billion in 2020/21. This briefing looks at the funding that local authorities receive from central Government, and where and how they spend it.

    • Research Briefing
    • Government
    • Local government
    • Public spending

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