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  • Local government

    Details of how Local Government & Housing Regulation Division supports councils in delivering strong and effective local government along with information on funding and finances. The Division also maintains the legislative framework for the Local Government Pension Scheme in Northern Ireland.

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    Local Government & Housing Regulation

    Local Government & Housing Regulation Division (LGHRD) supports councils in delivering strong and effective local government. They manage a system which meets the needs of ratepayers and users of district council services and facilities. The Division also maintains the legislative framework for the Local Government Pension Scheme in Northern Ireland.

    • Local Government circulars
    • Local Government Circulars 2024
    • Local Government Circulars 2023

    Local government finances

    • Flooding scheme
    • Funding
    • Prompt payments

    Related to Local government

    Most recent publications

    • Circular LG 14/2025 - Terms and conditions for the payment of civil contingencies grant 2024/25 (Q1 2025/26)

      Published 8 July 2025
    • Circular LG 13/2025 - Scheme of Emergency Financial Assistance (SEFA) to District Councils - Flooding 13 June 2025 - 12 July 2025

      Published 16 June 2025
    See all publications in this topic

    Most recent consultations

    • Consultation on draft statutory guidance for the implementation of the McCloud Remedy in the Local Government Pension Scheme (Northern Ireland)

      Published 11 December 2024 Consultation closed
    • Consultation on the draft Local Government (Cremation) Regulations (NI) 2024

      Published 24 June 2024 Consultation closed
    See all consultations in this topic

    Most recent news items

    • Lyons marks success of funding boost for town centre businesses across Mid and East Antrim

      Published 3 July 2025
    • Member Appointment to the Northern Ireland Local Government Officers’ Superannuation Committee (NILGOSC)

      Published 27 May 2025
    See all news in this topic

    Access to information

    How to request information from the Department for Communities including Freedom of Information (FOI) and the use of our Publication Scheme. You may also request your own personal information, via a Right of Access Request.

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