Local authorities can freely borrow and invest under legislation and guidance known as the Prudential Framework. Notwithstanding these freedoms, authorities must make sure borrowing is affordable. Where capital expenditure is financed by borrowing, authorities have a statutory duty to set aside...More
This consultation sets out how the government intends to give effect to a number of measures arising from its recent business rates review. It covers the following areas:
Measures to enable more frequent revaluations
Improvement relief
Support for investment...More
Thank you for taking the time to open our survey. There are a maximum of 20 questions and it should take no longer than 10 minutes to complete.
The survey is aimed at those with experience renting privately in England, or those who are considering renting privately in the near future...More
This consultation contains proposed changes to two permitted development rights in the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 that were introduced to support businesses and the high street in response to the coronavirus pandemic. It covers the following...More
Ministerial Foreword
The United Kingdom’s architectural sector is one of the best in the world – with first-class educational institutions, world-leading practices and a healthy export market. The United Kingdom also has a vibrant small and medium sized...More
Domestic Abuse is a devastating crime which creates long term impacts on victims, their children, and wider society. Government has committed to transforming the response to domestic abuse.
On 29 April the Domestic Abuse Act 2021 received Royal Assent. The Act includes within Part 4...More
Consultation on Building Safety Levy
This consultation seeks views on the design and calculation of the proposed Building Safety Levy, through which developers will make an important contribution to remedy historical building safety defects.
The Consultation covers the following...More