Research Briefing
Local government taxation
A briefing paper on local government taxation, including taxes currently available to UK local authorities and recent debates on alternative local taxes.
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Research Briefing
Business rates: the 2023 revaluation
A briefing paper explaining the revaluation of business rates that will come into effect on 1 April 2023, in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
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Debate Pack
Business Rates and Levelling Up
A Westminster Hall debate has been scheduled for Tuesday 13 December at 9:30am on Business Rates and Levelling Up. The subject for this debate was determined by the Backbench Business Committee.
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Research Briefing
What makes a city?
This Insight examines how a place becomes a city, whether ceremonial and local government structures signify a city status, and how city status can be lost.
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Insight
What makes a city?
This Insight examines how a place becomes a city, whether ceremonial and local government structures signify a city status, and how city status can be lost.
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Research Briefing
Levelling-Up and Regeneration Bill 2022/23: Progress of the Bill
A briefing on the Levelling-Up and Regeneration Bill 2022-23 following its completion of Committee Stage in the House of Commons.
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Insight
Long shadows: 50 years of the Local Government Act 1972
This Insight looks at the legacy of the Local Government Act 1972.
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Insight
The council tax rebate: How will it work?
A resident who has moved into a property since 1 April 2022 is not eligible for the rebate for that property.
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Research Briefing
Coronavirus: Support for businesses
An overview of initiatives to support businesses through the coronavirus pandemic.
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Insight
Why do parish councils only exist in some parts of England?
The Government will review how parish and town councils could be quicker and easier to set up. Where do they currently exist and why are there gaps?
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Research Briefing
Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill 2022-23
A briefing on the Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill 2022-23
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Insight
Hosting Ukrainian refugees: Council tax implications
How hosting a Ukrainian refugee through the Homes for Ukraine Scheme may affect council tax payments, including single person discounts and second homes.
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Constituency casework,Research Briefing
Should I be paying council tax on…. ?
Brief information about council tax liability for some different properties and residential situations.
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Research Briefing
Assets of community value
An explanation of the community right to bid, the community right to buy, community asset transfer and the Right to Contest.
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Research Briefing
Northern Ireland: Key issues
A briefing paper on some "key issues" in the forthcoming elections to the Northern Ireland Assembly
Total results (page 6 of 16)