Research Briefing
Non-Domestic Rating (Public Lavatories) Bill 2019-21
A briefing on the Non-Domestic Rating (Public Lavatories) Bill 2019-21.
-
-
Debate Pack
Local Government estimates debate
On Thursday 9 July 2020, there will be a debate in the House of Commons on the Spending of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. The subject for this debate was selected by the Backbench Business Committee following the publication of the Central Government Supply Estimates 2020-21 on 4 May 2020.
-
Research Briefing
Coronavirus: Support for household finances
This Commons Library briefing paper outlines the measures introduced by the Government, and other authorities, to support household finances during the coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak.
-
Research Briefing
Local government in England: structures
This note 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.
-
Research Briefing
Council tax : empty properties
A briefing paper explaining how council tax is applied to empty properties in England, Scotland and Wales, including the 'empty homes premium'.
-
Research Briefing
Council tax: FAQs
This Briefing Paper provides a general introduction to council tax, a tax levied on domestic properties in England, Scotland and Wales. It explains what council tax is, who has to pay it, how council tax is calculated and set, and whether any exemptions or discounts may be available.
-
Insight
Coronavirus: How might devolution in England be affected?
2021 promises to be a significant year in the development of devolution in England. Is the coronavirus likely to setback those developments?
-
Insight
Coronavirus: Support for local government
The Government has made several sources of financial support available to local authorities in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak.
-
Research Briefing
Tackling anti-social behaviour
This research briefing explains what anti-social behaviour is and how local public services in England and Wales tackle it.
-
-
Research Briefing
Coronavirus Bill: Local authority meetings
A briefing on the provisions in the Coronavirus Bill 2019-21 concerning powers to waive legal requirements around local authority meetings.
-
Debate Pack
Local Government responsibilities for public services, including social care
On 18 March 2020, there will be an opposition day debate on Local Government responsibilities for public services, including social care. This page primarily focuses on social care and recent guidance for local authorities on tackling coronavirus in social care settings.
-
Research Briefing
Local Government Finance Settlement 2020-21
This briefing summarises and analyses the Local Government Finance Settlement for 2020-21, set to be debated in the House on Wednesday 12 February 2020.
-
Debate Pack
Local Government Finance: Opposition Day debate
An Opposition Day debate on Local Government Finance will take place in the Commons Chamber on 5 February 2020.
-
Research Briefing
Mapping the Places
A comparison of administrative boundaries used by public bodies in England, including maps.
Total results (page 6 of 21)