Research Briefing
Local Government Finance Bill 2016-17: progress of the Bill
This briefing paper monitors the progress through Parliament of the Local Government Finance Bill 2016-17.
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Research Briefing
Business rates: the 2017 revaluation
This Commons Library briefing note explains the processes governing the 2017 business rates revaluation.
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Research Briefing
Spring Budget 2017: Background briefing
The briefing sets out the background to Spring Budget 2017 which will take place on Wednesday 8 March 2017. The Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) will publish revised forecasts for the economy and public finances on the same day.
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Research Briefing
Children and Social Work [HL] Bill 121: analysis for Commons Report Stage
This paper analyses the Children and Social Work [HL] ahead of Commons Report Stage. The Bill concerns children in care and care leavers, safeguarding children arrangements, powers for local authorities to test different ways of working, and the regulation of social workers among other matters.
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Research Briefing
The future of Attendance Allowance
This Commons Library Briefing Paper covers developments since the Government's announcement in December 2015 that it would consider “giving more responsibility to councils in England, and to Wales, to support older people with care needs – including people who, under the current system, would be supported through Attendance Allowance.” The proposal was dropped by the Government in January 2017. This paper gives background information on the Government’s proposals, the decision not to proceed with any changes, and reaction from local government and other stakeholders.
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Research Briefing
The Local Government Finance Bill 2016-17
This Commons Library Briefing Paper provides background and analysis of the Local Government Finance Bill 2016-17.
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Research Briefing
Local Audit (Public Access to Documents) Bill 2016-17
Commons Library briefing on the Local Audit (Public Access to Documents) Bill 2016-17
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Research Briefing
Parking Places (Variation of Charges) Bill 2016-17
The Parking Places (Variation of Charges) Bill (Bill 18 of 2016-17) is scheduled for its Second Reading debate on Friday 25 November 2016. This is a Private Member’s Bill, brought forward by the Conservative MP David Tredinnick. The Bill has the support of the Government.
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Research Briefing
Regional Growth Fund
This note examines the Regional Growth Fund, which is worth over £3.2 billion over the five years from 2011-12 to 2016-17. It is intended to promote the private sector in areas in England most at risk to public sector cuts.
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Research Briefing
The Northern Powerhouse
This briefing paper provides a general overview of the UK Government’s plans for a “Northern Powerhouse”. It explains the origins of the Northern Powerhouse concept, the policy and funding commitments set out by Government, the implications for changes in governance and a look at the future in light of the policies of the new Prime Minister, Theresa May, and the UK’s decision to leave the European Union.
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Research Briefing
Debate on e-petition relating to the Local Government Pension Scheme
Briefing for debate on e-petition on Local Government Pension Scheme investments on 24 October 2016
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Debate Pack
Local government reform
Local government reform - debate pack prepared by the Commons Library
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