Business rates: Reliefs and grants
Reliefs available to ratepayers on business rate bills in England
Devolution to local government in England
This Commons Library briefing paper summarises the main developments regarding the process of devolution of powers to local government within England since 2014.
Greater Manchester and West Midlands: Trailblazer devolution deals
A briefing paper on the trailblazer devolution deals proposed for Greater Manchester and the West Midlands in March 2023.
-
Research Briefing
The Privy Council: history, functions and membership
A briefing paper on the history, functions and membership of the Privy Council
-
Research Briefing
Adult social care workforce in England
An overview of key issues and policy concerning the adult social care workforce in England.
-
Research Briefing
Economic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) Bill 2022-23
This briefing explains clauses of the Bill and summarises debates in the Commons and commentary, in advance of its report stage on 25 October 2023.
-
Research Briefing
Council tax: FAQs
This Briefing Paper provides a general introduction to council tax, a tax levied on domestic properties in England, Scotland and Wales. It explains what council tax is, who has to pay it, how council tax is calculated and set, and whether any exemptions or discounts may be available.
-
Research Briefing
Council tax: empty properties
A briefing paper explaining how council tax is applied to empty properties in England, Scotland and Wales, including the 'empty homes premium'.
-
Research Briefing
Suicide prevention: Policy and strategy
This briefing paper considers suicide prevention policies and strategies throughout the UK. It outlines national and local approaches to prevention policy in some key policy areas.
-
Research Briefing
Local growth funds
This briefing is a short summary of current government administered funds designed to support local economic growth.
-
Research Briefing
Accountability and scrutiny of Teesworks
This landing page has been prepared for the Opposition day debate on Accountability and scrutiny of Teesworks on 7 June 2023.
-
Debate Pack
The role of local government in reaching net zero
A general debate on the role of local government in delivering net zero is scheduled for Monday 5 June. The debate, selected by the Backbench Business Committee, will be led by Wera Hobhouse MP.
-
Research Briefing
Local election 2023: Results and analysis
This briefing summarises the results of the 2023 local elections in England and Northern Ireland, when Labour and Sinn Fein became the largest parties in local government.
-
Research Briefing
Local government finances
Local authorities in England spent £107 billion in 2021/22. This briefing looks at the funding that local authorities receive from central government, and where and how they spend it.
-
Research Briefing
Non-Domestic Rating Bill 2022-23
A briefing on the Non-Domestic Rating Bill 2022-23, which introduces a range of minor amendments to business rates, and provides for three-yearly instead of five-yearly revaluations.
Total results (page 1 of 21)