Insight
May elections: Up to four elections taking place in some areas
Three-quarters of voters in Great Britain will be able to vote in more than one election.
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Insight
Will online council meetings be extended beyond 6 May?
Many authorities wish to continue virtual meetings while social distancing measures remain in place.
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Research Briefing
Children’s social care services in England
An overview of children's services in England, focused on demand and funding.
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Research Briefing
Public Sector Exit Payment Cap
This paper discusses the Restriction of Public Sector Exit Payment Regulations 2020. The Regulations came into force in November 2020 but were disapplied by the Treasury on 12 February 2021 and will be revoked on 19 March 2021.
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Research Briefing
Local Government Finance Settlement 2021-22
A briefing on the final Local Government Finance Settlement 2021-22
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Debate Pack
Council tax increases 2021-22
A briefing note on rises in council tax for 2021-22, for the Opposition Day debate scheduled for Monday 25 January 2021
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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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Insight
Unitary authorities: The role of parish and town councils
An overview of the responsibilities, locations and budgets of English parish and town councils.
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Insight
Unitary local government: An explainer
Unitary local authorities would replace multiple local authorities with a single local government in a given area.
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Debate Pack
Local government funding
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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Insight
Housing: How is need assessed?
This Insight explores proposed changes to the formula used by Local Planning Authorities (LPAs) to use to assess housing need.
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Research Briefing
Non-Domestic Rating (Lists) (No.2) Bill 2019-21
A briefing on the Non-Domestic Rating (Lists) (No.2) Bill 2019-21
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Research Briefing
Local government transparency in England
This note provides details of the Code of Recommended Practice on local authority data transparency; the Code of Recommended Practice on Local Authority Publicity; filming and social media use in council meetings; and pay policy statements.
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Research Briefing
Council Tax Reduction Schemes
This House of Commons Library Briefing Paper provides information on the implementation of local Council Tax Reduction Schemes since 1 April 2013. These local support schemes have replaced the national scheme of Council Tax Benefit.
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Research Briefing
Reviewing and reforming local government finance
A briefing paper covering the Fair Funding Review and business rate retention in English local government.
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