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This includes the provision of powers to allow local authorities to increase the rate of Council Tax on second and empty homes to support best use of existing housing stock. We will take account of the Group’s conclusions in developing proposals for public engagement and consultation.
‘Accurately recording’ the sex of people charged or convicted of rape or attempted rape How best to record data on the sex of people charged or convicted of rape or attempted rape will depend on how this data is to be used.
Nevertheless, we need to give them the time and space to share that best practice, because they are local and are best placed to decide what is best for people in their areas.
Our scheme includes glass because that is best for the climate and for the environment and because it best provides a level playing field across businesses.
The aspiration is to develop what we always said we wanted, which is a national learning culture in which every local authority is doing what it can to get to the best local practice, the best data and the best engagement with those who have lived experience.
Fundamentally, the SRO and the accounting officer are best placed to understand the context and the risks, and how to mitigate and follow through on those.