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Minister announces new legislation to close business rates loophole

The new legislation requires that in order for a building to be liable to pay business rates instead of council tax, properties must be let for at least 70 days during the previous 12 month period.

Carl Sargeant outlines the way forward for Anglesey Council

Local Government Minister, Carl Sergeant addressed Anglesey Council to outline the action he expects them to take to rectify the problems identified by the Auditor General for Wales.

Assembly and local government sign up to a New Understanding

The Welsh Assembly Government and local government have reached a new understanding about the relationship between central and local government in Wales.

Consultation on the Draft Business Improvement Districts (Wales) Regulations 2005

Date consultation commenced: 08/11/2004 End of consultation: 31/01/2005 8th November 2004 The Local Government Act 2003 contains provisions for the Assembly to introduce Business Improvement Districts in Wales. In conjunction with the Association ...

Wales Programme For Improvement: Consultation on Revised Guidance

Date consultation commenced: 29/04/2005 End of consultation: 08/07/2005

Local Authorities Functions and Responsibilities Consultation on Draft Revised Regulations

Date consultation commenced: 02/10/2006 End of consultation: 27/11/2006

Consultation on proposed amendments to Local Authorities (i) Executive Arrangements (Functions And Responsibilities) (Wales) Regulations 2001 and (ii) (Alternative Arrangements) (Wales) Regulations 2001

Date consultation commenced: 15/06/2005 End of consultation: 16/09/2005

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RECENT NEWS SUMMARY

Updated planning advice on sport, recreation and open spaces
New coal planning rules for Wales
Gypsy and Traveller Caravan Sites
Guide to the installation of Antennas, including satellite dishes
Minister announces more help with business rates
Working together leads to £35,000 in benefits
Local councils get more discretion to fight the recession
Collaboration key to improved council services
Police Settlement 2009-10
Help for local government to pay their bills