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.
Insight
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.
Debate Pack
Background material for the Opposition Day debate on local government and social care funding on Wednesday 24 April 2019.
Research Briefing
This note examines the history and current responsibilities of Local Enterprise Partnerships.
Research Briefing
This paper explains the procedures for audit of local authorities and related bodies brought in by the Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014.
Debate Pack
Westminster Hall debate on local government funding, initiated by Thelma Walker MP, on Wednesday 27 March 2019 at 2.30pm.
Debate Pack
Commons Library reading list for general debate on the effect of leaving the European Union on the UK’s health and social care sector.
Research Briefing
This Commons Library briefing outlines the provisions for standards of conduct, and registration of pecuniary interests, for local councillors in England.
Insight
New housing often creates a need for more infrastructure but the ways developers contribute to costs are not always seen as effective.
Research Briefing
A briefing on the provisional Local Government Finance Settlement for 2019-20 for England.
Debate Pack
Westminster Hall debate on Establishing a Town of Culture Award
Insight
Think-tanks have addressed the effects of Government policy on ‘place’. But what constitutes a 'place' and is local identity important?
Debate Pack
Westminster Hall debate on local government reform in Greater London.
Debate Pack
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.
Research Briefing
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.
Insight
How will the review be critically important for councils’ long-term funding post-2020?
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