Insight
Housing: How is need assessed?
This Insight explores proposed changes to the formula used by Local Planning Authorities (LPAs) to use to assess housing need.
Insight
This Insight explores proposed changes to the formula used by Local Planning Authorities (LPAs) to use to assess housing need.
Research Briefing
A briefing on the Non-Domestic Rating (Lists) (No.2) Bill 2019-21
Research Briefing
This House of Commons Library Briefing Paper provides information on the implementation of local Council Tax Reduction Schemes since 1 April 2013. These local support schemes have replaced the national scheme of Council Tax Benefit.
Research Briefing
A briefing on the Non-Domestic Rating (Public Lavatories) Bill 2019-21.
Debate Pack
On Thursday 9 July 2020, there will be a debate in the House of Commons on the Spending of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. The subject for this debate was selected by the Backbench Business Committee following the publication of the Central Government Supply Estimates 2020-21 on 4 May 2020.
Research Briefing
This Commons Library briefing paper outlines the measures introduced by the Government, and other authorities, to support household finances during the coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak.
Research Briefing
2021 promises to be a significant year in the development of devolution in England. Is the coronavirus likely to setback those developments?
Insight
2021 promises to be a significant year in the development of devolution in England. Is the coronavirus likely to setback those developments?
Research Briefing
The Government has made several sources of financial support available to local authorities in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak.
Insight
The Government has made several sources of financial support available to local authorities in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak.
Research Briefing
This is a fast-moving issue and should be read as correct at the date of publication (06.04.20). Waste collection is a core public service. There will be continuing demands on household waste and clinical waste management in the coming weeks. The coronavirus pandemic presents a significant logistical challenge. This Insight looks at waste-related questions and Government and industry responses.
Research Briefing
A briefing on the provisions in the Coronavirus Bill 2019-21 concerning powers to waive legal requirements around local authority meetings.
Debate Pack
On 18 March 2020, there will be an opposition day debate on Local Government responsibilities for public services, including social care. This page primarily focuses on social care and recent guidance for local authorities on tackling coronavirus in social care settings.
Research Briefing
This briefing summarises and analyses the Local Government Finance Settlement for 2020-21, set to be debated in the House on Wednesday 12 February 2020.
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