Insight
Where are local elections taking place in England?
On 2 May local government elections will take place in some areas across England. Here we examine the results of recent local elections and the introduction of voter ID pilots this year.
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Debate Pack
Local government and social care funding
Background material for the Opposition Day debate on local government and social care funding on Wednesday 24 April 2019.
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Research Briefing
Local Enterprise Partnerships
This note examines the history and current responsibilities of Local Enterprise Partnerships.
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Research Briefing
Local audit in England
This paper explains the procedures for audit of local authorities and related bodies brought in by the Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014.
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Debate Pack
Local government funding
Westminster Hall debate on local government funding, initiated by Thelma Walker MP, on Wednesday 27 March 2019 at 2.30pm.
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Debate Pack
General debate on the effect of leaving the European Union on the UK’s health and social care sector
Commons Library reading list for general debate on the effect of leaving the European Union on the UK’s health and social care sector.
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Research Briefing
Local government standards in England
This Commons Library briefing outlines the provisions for standards of conduct, and registration of pecuniary interests, for local councillors in England.
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Insight
When new housing is built, can communities get the infrastructure to go with it?
New housing often creates a need for more infrastructure but the ways developers contribute to costs are not always seen as effective.
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Research Briefing
Local Government Finance Settlement 2019-20
A briefing on the provisional Local Government Finance Settlement for 2019-20 for England.
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Debate Pack
Establishing a Town of Culture Award
Westminster Hall debate on Establishing a Town of Culture Award
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Insight
Local boundaries in England: What is ‘place’?
Think-tanks have addressed the effects of Government policy on ‘place’. But what constitutes a 'place' and is local identity important?
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Debate Pack
Local government reform in Greater London
Westminster Hall debate on local government reform in Greater London.
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Debate Pack
Sustainability of the nursery sector
This House of Commons landing page has been published in advance of a debate entitled "Sustainability of the nursery sector". This debate will be led by Chris Green MP and will take place in Westminster Hall on Wednesday 10th October, starting at 9.30am.
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Research Briefing
Bus Services Act 2017
This paper explains the policy background to and contents and purpose of the Bus Services Act 2017. It will be updated as the Act is brought into force and implemented over coming years.
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Insight
The Fair Funding Review: What does it mean for local government?
How will the review be critically important for councils’ long-term funding post-2020?
Total results (page 8 of 21)