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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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This consultation seeks views on the proposals for the local government finance settlement for 2025 to 2026.
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The draft Local Government Finance Report for 2025 to 2026.
A consultation on updating how local authorities are funded through the local government finance settlement.
The draft Referendums Relating to Council Tax Increases (Principles) (England) Report 2025-26.
The government’s proposals to empower local leaders and communities to drive growth and raise living standards across the country.
In advance of the expiry of the current non-jury trial provisions on 31 July 2025, the NIO is seeking your views on extending these provisions for a further two years, to July 2027
Presented to Parliament pursuant to paragraph 3(1) of Schedule 2 to the Human Rights Act 1998
The local government finance policy statement sets out government’s proposals for 2025 to 2026, alongside longer-term plans for funding reform.
Provides context for modified or disclaimed audit opinions issued in relation to local bodies accounts as a result of the measures implemented to tackle the audit backlog in England.
Consultation on the potential impacts of ending core funding for Pan-Regional Partnerships.
A consultation on a package of proposed reforms to the structure, investments, and governance of the Local Government Pension Scheme.
We would like your views on the anticipated impact of transferring new powers from central government to local authorities.
This consultation seeks views on introducing remote attendance and proxy voting in local authority meetings in England.
This communiqué summarises the inaugural meeting of the Council of the Nations and Regions on 11 October 2024.
Retail product labelling requirements for certain agrifood products.
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.
The call for evidence is seeking views on what happened during the civil unrest in Leicester in 2022, why, and what can be done differently to prevent these issues in future.
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