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This consultation on the Local Government Pension Scheme covers a number of proposals relating to pension benefits for scheme members.
Ministerial foreword This government cares about the Local Government…
The Leaders Council convened their third meeting on 4 March 2025 in Chelmsford.
The Leaders Council convened their third meeting on 4 March 2025, hosted…
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.
Introduction From 1 April 2025, in England, private schools that are…
This annual report brings together information about devolution agreements reached or implemented between government and areas between 1 April 2023 and 31 March 2024.
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.
Consultation on the potential impacts of ending core funding for Pan-Regional Partnerships.
Details of the meetings held by the Interministerial Group (IMG) for Health and Social Care.
A list of local bodies that did not publish one or more audited accounts for financial years up to and including 2022 to 2023 by the statutory backstop date of 13 December 2024.
These terms of reference outline ways of working for the Interministerial Group on UK-EU Relations. They were last updated on 3 December 2024.
Establishing a Mayoral Combined County Authority across Norfolk and Suffolk.
Establishing a Mayoral Combined County Authority across East Sussex, West Sussex and Brighton and Hove.
Establishing a Mayoral Combined Authority across Cumberland and Westmorland and Furness.
Establishing a Mayoral Combined County Authority across Essex, Thurrock and Southend-on-Sea.
Establishing a Mayoral Combined Authority across Cheshire East, Cheshire West and Chester, and Warrington.
Establishing a Mayoral Combined County Authority across Hampshire, Portsmouth, Isle of Wight and Southampton.
This consultation seeks views on the proposals for the local government finance settlement for 2025 to 2026.
The Local Government Finance Report for 2025 to 2026.
The Referendums Relating to Council Tax Increases (Principles) (England) Report 2025-26.
We would like your views on the anticipated impact of transferring new powers from central government to local authorities.
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