Research Briefing
This paper explains how local transport governance is structured in England and what funding is available. It also looks at the broader question of transport devolution and how the devolved landscape might look in the future.
Research Briefing
This briefing concerns the establishment of the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse, a statutory Inquiry which formally opened in July 2015. This Inquiry replaced the previous, non-statutory, Inquiry set up in July 2014 which saw both of its Chairs resign; on 4 August 2016, Justice Goddard resigned as the Chair of the statutory inquiry and on 11 August it was announced that Professor Alexis Jay would be the new Chair.
Research Briefing
This House of Commons Library Briefing Paper looks at the Government's proposal to bring forward a draft bill for a public service ombudsman which will provide a unified ombudsman service for UK reserved matters and public services delivered solely in England. It also looks at the existing ombudsman landscape for public services across the UK.
Research Briefing
This Commons Library briefing paper covers the possible impact of exiting the European Union on local authorities, with regard to devolution deals; EU structural funds; compliance with EU law; and medium-term financial implications.
Debate Pack
MPs will debate Further education colleges and skills in Greater Manchester in Westminster Hall at 2.30 pm - 4.00 pm. Mike Kane MP will open the debate. This House of Commons Library briefing provides some background to the debate and press and parliamentary coverage.
Debate Pack
This pack has been prepared ahead of the Westminster Hall Debate initiated by Justin Madders MP on Tuesday 14 June, 4.30pm - 5.30pm
Research Briefing
Elections for the London Mayor and London Assembly were held on 5 May 2016. The Labour Party candidate Sadiq Khan was elected as Mayor of London with the highest number and share of first preference votes since mayoral elections began in 2000. Labour won 12 of the 25 seats in the London Assembly, the Conservatives 8, the Green Party and UKIP 2 seats each and the Liberal Democrats one seat. Turnout in the mayoral election was 45.2%.
Research Briefing
Local elections were held for 2,782 council seats across 124 district, unitary and metropolitan borough councils in England on 5 May 2016. In the elections the Conservatives had a net loss of 38 seats, Labour a net loss of 15 seats and the Liberal Democrats a net gain of 48 seats. Changes in council control across England were minimal.
Debate Pack
Children’s homes will be debated in Westminster Hall on Tuesday 19 April at 2.30pm. Ann Coffey MP will lead the debate. This Debate Pack contains a Library briefing and Parliamentary and press coverage of the issues.
Research Briefing
This note discusses proposals to restrict the ability of local authorities to carry out boycotts.
Research Briefing
A briefing on the Sustainable Communities Acts (2007 and 2010), which allow local authorities and groups to propose action or legislative change to improve the economic, social or environmental well-being of their area.
Research Briefing
Building on the introduction of the Business Rates Retention Scheme in 2013, a raft of major changes to local government funding have been announced in 2015. By the end of the 2015-20 Parliament, local government will retain 100% of business rate revenue instead of 50%. Revenue Support Grant will be phased out. Additional funding for
Debate Pack
This material has been complied ahead of the backbench business debate on local government funding for rural areas applied for by Graham Stuart MP.
Research Briefing
This note describes the general procedures under which local authorities may make byelaws, and lists some of the byelaw-making powers currently available.
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