A selection of images representing communities.
The ten most recent good practice and guidance documents published on the local government site.
All councils are required to report the total Value for Money gains they have achieved through National Indicator 179. This guidance sets out the basic principles and requirements for measuring and reporting VfM gains.
This document provides guidance to local authorities on the Prevent Challenge and Innovation Fund (CIF).
First arrangements for the production of Local Spending Reports.
The Inspiring Communities programme is about raising the aspirations and educational attainment of young people. Central government is seeking applications from neighbourhood partnerships who would like to participate.
This short, practical guide is focused on the strategic leadership role of local authorities working through Local Strategic Partnerships (LSPs) and the planning system to shape good places and deliver quality services.
This letter and informal commentary summarises the intended effects of the new regulations.
This letter and informal commentary summarises the intended effects of the amended Capital Finance regulations.
Power to Promote Well-Being of the Area - Guidance for Local Councils. Guidance on the extension to eligible local councils of the Power to Promote or Improve Economic, Social, or Environmental Well-Being.
This guidance explains how LAA Performance Reward Grant will be calculated for LAAs that started in 2008.
This publication gives final detailed definitions for 198 national indicators following consultation on their proposed definition.