A selection of images representing communities.
The ten most recent research and statistics publications on the local government site.
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Only business ratepayers are statutorily required to pay a BID levy while property owners can volunteer funds or other support. This second report re-examines the actual contribution made by property owners in the development and operation of BIDs.
A summary report on 23 interviews with stakeholders in central government, government offices and national organisations about intended LAA and LSP policy outcomes, their impact on government departments and the wider policy context.
A summary report of the findings from the first round of 5 longitudinal case studies looking at the development and impact of LAAs and LSPs in local areas.
A report on 23 interviews with stakeholders in central government, government offices and national organisations about intended LAA and LSP policy outcomes, their impact on government departments and the wider policy context.
This report outlines a theory based framework for the evaluation of LAAs and LSPs. It aims to specify the desired long term outcomes of the LAA/LSP policy framework and associated strategies for change.
A report of the findings from the first round of 5 longitudinal case studies looking at the development and impact of LAAs and LSPs in local areas.
This document is based on research commissioned by Department which examined local authorities' take-up and use of the Well-Being Power and the factors which had affected it.
This report provides a summary of the overall findings of this study which examined local authorities' take-up and use of the Well-Being Power and the factors which had affected it.
This research report focuses on the factors which determine whether or not people feel able to influence local decisions and presents strategies that may help increase this type of empowerment.
This report addresses the nature and context of plan rationalisation, its development within both central government and local government, assesses progress to date and highlights emerging issues.