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This consultation seeks views on proposals to introduce measures to strengthen the standards and conduct regime for local authorities in England.
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The document includes a statement of intent and consultation on proposals to overhaul the current local audit system in England.
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A consultation on a package of proposed reforms to the structure, investments, and governance of the Local Government Pension Scheme.
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This consultation seeks views on introducing remote attendance and proxy voting in local authority meetings in England.
Consultation and cross-system statement on proposals to clear the backlog of local audits in England.
Business rate retention accounts as required under schedule 7B of the Local Government Finance Act 1988.
This consultation seeks views on proposed changes to regulations to better enforce the duty of local authorities to make prudent Minimum Revenue Provision each year.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
The government‘s response to the Levelling Up, Housing, and Communities Select Committee’s inquiry on financial distress in local authorities.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
A consultation on a range of circumstances where the empty homes and/or second homes premium should not apply, including the government’s proposal of possible exceptions.
This consultation seeks views on Oflog’s draft Corporate Plan 2024 to 2027.
We're consulting on the transfer of police and crime commissioner functions to the Mayor of the West Midlands at the May 2024 elections.
We're consulting on the transfer of police and crime commissioner functions to the Mayor of South Yorkshire at the May 2024 elections.
The government‘s response to the Levelling Up, Housing, and Communities Select Committee’s inquiry on council tax collection.
Proposed agreement for a devolution deal between the government, Devon County Council and Torbay Council.
A consultation on draft regulations to implement the government’s Business Rates Improvement Relief Scheme.
This consultation covers proposals for an updated technical adjustment to the Business Rates Retention system in response to the Non-Domestic Rating Bill.
A package of proposed reforms regarding the investments of the Local Government Pension Scheme.
The government's response to the National Infrastructure Commission report of their study on the infrastructure planning system and the role of National Policy Statements.
A consultation on the council tax valuation of Houses in Multiple Occupation, including the government’s proposal of possible changes.
This consultation seeks views on changes to the Local Government Pension Scheme in England and Wales (LGPS).
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