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Local Government Finance Act 2012 – Non-domestic rates
The Local Government Finance Act 2012 introduces a business rates retention scheme in England enabling local authorities to retain a proportion of the non-domestic rates generated in their area.
It also supports the development of Tax Incremental Financing and Enterprise Zones by enabling local authorities to borrow for capital schemes against projected growth in business rate income.
This briefing will be of interest to local authority cabinet and elected members and officers with an interest in finance, housing, regeneration and economic development and infrastructure.
EVENT: The Financial Implications of the Localism Act and the Local Government Finance Bill
In February, LGiU published research we’ve conducted with local finance officers on the impact and implications of the Local Government Finance Bill. The full results can be found here. Some key findings are: 47% of councils thought they will lose financially through …
LGiU/MJ Local Finance Bill survey: analysis and infographics
The LGiU and MJ council finances survey gives mixed reviews of how localist the government’s policies are and what the practical impact will be. A clear majority believe the government’s finance bill is decentralising, but around half are concerned that they …
LGiU on front page of today’s MJ
Research conducted by the LGiU is the headline story of this week’s MJ. You can read a summary of the story for free here, and the full version here (£). We will be posting our own analysis tomorrow, complete with …
Mr Pickles will be pleased. Most councils are set to freeze council tax this year
A press release from DCLG yesterday announced that over 200 councils have signalled intentions to freeze council tax over 2012/13. Eric Pickles, Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, said “Freezing council tax is a concrete way councils can …
“The Localism Act – over to you”
Today we’re in Bristol hosting a major one-day policy conference for the south-west and west midlands. The Localism Act – over to you brings together Local Government Minister Andrew Stunell, Cities Advisor Lord Shipley, with a range of local councillors and officers as well …
Oral Questions to the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government
The Question session will take place today at 2.30pm. LGiU will cover the oral questions live and will produce a briefing available to member authorities. 1 Mr Douglas Carswell (Clacton): What steps his Department has taken to increase transparency in (a) …
The Localism Act – Over to You *70 EXTRA TICKETS RELEASED*
The LGiU and Bristol City Council are hosting a major one-day policy conference in Bristol, for the south-west and west midlands. The Localism Act – over to you brings together Local Government Minister Andrew Stunell, Cities Advisor Lord Shipley, with a range …
The Local Finance Bill – an ambitious programme for localism
The debate over local government finance has had a relatively low profile but it could effect radical changes to the political geography of this country. We welcome the ambition behind the plans after decades of consultation and debate which has …
Response to the Local Finance Bill – An end to dither and delay?
The debate over local government finance has had a relatively low profile but it could effect radical changes to the political geography of this country. We welcome the ambition behind the plans after decades of consultation and debate which has more …
