Local Government Legislation
Legislative framework for local authority powers, council operations, municipal services, and community governance.
The Legal Officers (Annual Fees) (No. 2) Order 2025
The order established new annual fees for diocesan and provincial registrars in the Church of England for 2026, clarified the services covered by the fees, and specified payment procedures.
The Legal Officers (Annual Fees) (No. 2) Order 2025, effective January 1, 2026, sets annual fees for diocesan and provincial registrars in the Church of England.
It details fees for various services, indicating who is responsible for payments (diocesan boards of finance or bishops/archbishops).
The order also defines the scope of these fees and outlines additional remuneration possibilities.
Finally, it revokes the preceding 2025 order.
The Legislative Reform (Disclosure of Adult Social Care Data) Order 2025
The Order amended the Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 and the Public Audit (Wales) Act 2004 to permit sharing of matched adult social care data with local authorities in England and Wales.
The Legislative Reform (Disclosure of Adult Social Care Data) Order 2025 amends the Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 and the Public Audit (Wales) Act 2004.
These amendments allow the sharing of matched adult social care data with local authorities in England and Wales to improve fraud detection and financial recovery.
The Order was enacted under the Legislative and Regulatory Reform Act 2006, following parliamentary approval and consultation.
The Aldwark Bridge (Revision of Tolls and Traffic Classification) Order 2025
The order revised toll charges for Aldwark Bridge, updated traffic classification, and revoked the 2005 toll order.
The Aldwark Bridge (Revision of Tolls and Traffic Classification) Order 2025, effective September 10, 2025, revises toll charges for using Aldwark Bridge.
It updates the toll amounts for various vehicle classes and defines terms such as 'vehicle' and 'maximum weight', referencing existing legislation.
The order revokes the 2005 version and provides a new schedule of tolls, ranging from free for motorcycles to £2.60 for heavier vehicles, depending on the vehicle class and year.
The Legislative Reform (Disclosure of Adult Social Care Data) Order 2025
The Order amended the Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 and the Public Audit (Wales) Act 2004 to permit sharing matched adult social care data with local authorities.
The Legislative Reform (Disclosure of Adult Social Care Data) Order 2025 amends the Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 and the Public Audit (Wales) Act 2004.
The amendment allows for the sharing of matched adult social care data with local authorities in England and Wales to improve fraud detection, recover lost funds, and streamline administration.
The Order was made under the Legislative and Regulatory Reform Act 2006 and received parliamentary approval.
The Local Audit (Major Local Audit) (Amendment) Regulations 2025
The regulations amended the definition of a 'major local audit' by raising the financial threshold to £875 million for financial years beginning after April 1st, 2025.
The Local Audit (Major Local Audit) (Amendment) Regulations 2025, effective August 17, 2025, amend the 2014 Local Audit Regulations.
The key change increases the financial threshold for designating a local authority audit as 'major'.
For financial years starting after April 1st, 2025, this threshold rises to £875 million (from £500 million).
This adjustment applies to England and Wales only, impacting local governance and financial accountability.
The School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions (England) Order 2025
The 2025 order established new pay and conditions for school teachers in England, based on an independent review body's recommendations and in accordance with the Education Act 2002, replacing the 2024 order.
The School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions (England) Order 2025, effective September 1st, 2025, sets the pay and working conditions for school teachers in England.
It incorporates recommendations from the School Teachers’ Review Body (STRB), a process mandated by the Education Act 2002.
The order references a separate document detailing the specific pay and conditions and revokes the 2024 order.
The order extends to England and Wales, applying specifically to teachers in England.
The Solihull (Electoral Changes) Order 2025
This order established new ward boundaries and election schedules in Solihull and made consequential changes to parish ward structures.
The Solihull (Electoral Changes) Order 2025 implements recommendations from the Local Government Boundary Commission for England, abolishing existing wards and creating 17 new ones in Solihull.
The order specifies the number of councillors for each ward, schedules elections for 2026 and subsequent years, and outlines the retirement process for existing councillors.
Changes also affect parish wards in Bickenhill & Marston Green, Kingshurst, and Smith’s Wood, with new ward structures and councillor allocations detailed in Schedule 2.
The changes aim for fairer representation and more effective local government.
The Combined Authorities (Adult Education Functions) (Amendment) Order 2025
The order amended nine Combined Authorities Orders, granting them additional powers to fund technical education qualifications and pathways to occupational competence, while excluding specific age groups and apprenticeship training.
This order amends existing orders governing nine Combined Authorities in England, granting them powers under the Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009 to provide financial resources for approved technical education qualifications and steps towards occupational competence.
These powers are not applicable to apprenticeships or individuals under 19 or under 25 with an Education, Health and Care Plan.
The order received approval from each House of Parliament and involved prior public consultation.