Local Authorities
24 Jul 2023
Government launches consultation on Best Value Duty
The Government is seeking views from local authorities in England on what constitutes best value and what standards the Secretary of State for Levelling-Up, Housing and Communities should expect. The...
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24 Jul 2023
RSN analysis of latest Council Tax and NNDR Collection Rate
The latest Council Tax & NNDR (National Non Domestic Rates) Collection analysis is now available on the RSN website for RSN Sparse member authorities here. The analysis provides benchmarking on...
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10 Jul 2023
Findings of a new report show that district councils have a major part to play in improving the nation’s health
A new report by The Kings Fund has highlighted the vital role district councils have to play in improving the health and wellbeing of their communities. Driving better health outcomes...
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10 Jul 2023
GUEST BLOG: Working towards more localised data on public sector spending
In a recent blog, Deputy Director of the Public Sector division at the Office for National Statistics, Jessica Barnaby, highlighted the growing need for a more granular breakdown of geographical...
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13 Jun 2023
RSN briefs Gove on Rural Unfair Funding
Yesterday afternoon Kerry Booth, RSN Chief Executive, was alongside a group of Council Leaders who met with Rt Hon Michael Gove MP to talk about the Local Government Funding Formula and...
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12 Jun 2023
Local Government is crucial to reaching net zero
A back business debate on local government’s role in reaching net zero last week highlighted the vital part they have to play. Wera Hobhouse MP (Lib Dem, Bath) said: “Local...
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06 Jun 2023
Latest news from the Home Upgrade Grant: Phase 2 (HUG 2)
Earlier this year, the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero awarded up to £630m to Local Authorities (LA) through the Home Upgrade Grant: Phase 2 (HUG 2) scheme. This was...
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17 Apr 2023
New Air Quality Strategy announced
The Government have announced a new Air Quality Strategy which will provide a framework to support local action to improve air quality They are seeking views on a revised Air Quality...
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08 Feb 2023
Levelling Up: Missions and Metrics – Analysis of Mission 6
Levelling Up: Missions and Metrics “The Levelling Up White Paper sets out twelve missions that support key levelling up objectives. These outline the medium-term ambition for the UK Government and...
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26 Jan 2023
Levelling Up: Missions and Metrics – Analysis of Mission 5
Levelling Up: Missions and Metrics “The Levelling Up White Paper sets out twelve missions that support key levelling up objectives. These outline the medium-term ambition for the UK Government and...
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