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​​A consultation on the government’s proposed approach to local authority funding reform through the Local Government Finance Settlement from 2026-27.
A consultation on the government’s proposed approach to local authority…
Equation 1: Proposed regression specification for the Rates Cost…
The SAR (Subjective Analysis Return) is a survey of local government…
1. Introduction The ASC RNF is used to distribute central government ASC…
The LG Future Final Evaluation Report provides the technical guide…
1. Introduction The government proposes to introduce a Foundation Formula…
1. Introduction The Fire RNF was last updated prior to initial rollout in…
1. Introduction Upper tier authorities (London Boroughs, Metropolitan…
1. Introduction Control totals are the weights applied to each Relative…
1. Introduction The resources adjustment proposed is to account for the…
We are seeking views on policies to improve the administration of council tax.
Ministerial foreword Taxpayers rightly expect and deserve a fair and…
This consultation seeks views on introducing remote attendance and proxy voting in local authority meetings in England.
Scope of this consultation Topic of this consultation This short…
Ministerial foreword In-person debate, discussion, and the opportunity for…
A consultation on a package of proposed reforms to the structure, investments, and governance of the Local Government Pension Scheme.
This consultation on the Local Government Pension Scheme covers a number of proposals relating to pension benefits for scheme members.
From 1 April 2025, in England, private schools that are charities will no longer be eligible for business rates charitable relief. This note sets out further information of the impact of the policy.
The document includes a statement of intent and consultation on proposals to overhaul the current local audit system in England.
A technical consultation on the approach to a reset of business rates baselines.
This consultation seeks views on proposals to introduce measures to strengthen the standards and conduct regime for local authorities 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.
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