Written question asked by Andrew Gwynne (Labour) on Tuesday, 14 June 2011, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 20 June 2011. It was answered by Lord Pickles (Conservative) on Monday, 20 June 2011 on behalf of the Department for Communities and Local Government.

Local Government Resources Review

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government what recent progress he has made on the local government resources review.

Answer: Since the publication of the terms of reference on 17 March 2011, the local government resource review has been considering options on how to allow local authorities to keep at least a proportion of business rates, and how to introduce powers to allow them to carry out tax increment financing. The review has held a number of meetings with partners in local government and with businesses and their representative organisations. It will publish its proposals shortly for consultation.

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