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We have published the second edition of the guide, a must-have resource for councillors who want to navigate the ins and outs of local council finance confidently.

The Joint Panel on Accountability and Governance has been rebranded as the Smaller Authorities Proper Practices Panel.

100% of the funding to help parish and town councils move to a gov.uk domain has now been allocated.

We welcome the news that parish and town councils will be exempt from council tax referendum principles for the 2025/26 financial year.

We welcome the Law Commission's proposals to provide modern, certain and consistent regulation across different funerary methods.

We have expressed concerns about the potential unintended consequences for smaller authorities arising from the government's proposal to establish a new national audit body.

The COVID-19 Day of Reflection on 9 March 2025 will provide a solemn opportunity for communities to reflect on the lives lost and the impact of the global crisis.

We will respond to the government's consultation on strengthening the standards and conduct framework for local authorities in England.

We're pleased with the government's decision to exempt parish and town councils from council tax referendum principles for 2025/26.