Research Briefing
The UK National Security Council
The Commons Library has published a briefing paper on the UK National Security Council (NSC). Using a Q&A format, the briefing provides basic information about its origins, mandate and operation.
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Research Briefing
Local government finance: is equalisation inching back?
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
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Debate Pack
Backbench Business Debate: Local Government funding for rural areas
This material has been complied ahead of the backbench business debate on local government funding for rural areas applied for by Graham Stuart MP.
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Research Briefing
The register of consultant lobbyists
This House of Commons Library research briefing explains how the system for registration of consultant lobbyists works in practice. The first Register of Consultant Lobbyists was published in March 2015.
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Research Briefing
Local Authority Byelaws
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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Research Briefing
The Bellwin Scheme
This briefing outlines the emergency financial assistance to local authorities in England provided by the Bellwin Scheme.
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Research Briefing
Transport for London: funding
This short briefing sets out what has happened to TfL's budget since 2010 and how it will be affected by the 2015 Spending Review. The tables below are also attached in Excel.
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Research Briefing
Cities and Local Government Devolution Bill: progress
This Commons Library briefing provides details of the progress of the Cities and Local Government Devolution Bill through Parliament, including a note on some amendments tabled at Report stage.
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Debate Pack
North East Devolution Deal
This is a debate pack produced by the House of Commons Library ahead of the debate on the North East Devolution Deal to be held on Thursday 26 November 2015 at 1.30pm in Westminster Hall. The Member in charge of the debate is Mr Nicholas Brown.
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Research Briefing
The Cities and Local Government Devolution Bill: a staging-post on a lengthy journey
The Cities and Local Government Devolution Bill had its second reading in the House of Commons on 14 October. Many Members from all parties welcomed the Bill, some with greater enthusiasm than others. Many addressed the question of elected mayors, and opposition Members drew attention to the issue of local government finance. A number also
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Research Briefing
Ministers in the 2010-15 Coalition Government
This list notes ministerial office holders in the 2010 Coalition Government.
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Research Briefing
Cities and Local Government Devolution Bill 2015-16 [HL]
This briefing explains the provisions of, and the policy background to, the Cities and Local Government Devolution Bill 2015-16.
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Research Briefing
Devolution deals and the powers offered to localities: a menu with specials?
At the time of writing, ‘devolution deals’ have been agreed with four local areas within England: Greater Manchester, Sheffield, West Yorkshire and Cornwall. A number of others are reported to be in the pipeline (North-East, Liverpool, West Midlands, Tees Valley, Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire): the Government announced that areas seeking a deal in time for the
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