Publications and resources

Public Library Statistics 2017/18 Estimates and 2016/17 Actuals PDF

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This publication includes a detailed analysis of public library: revenue, expenditure and income; staffing levels; service points open to the public (including the number of people with access to online information); book stock and audio visual and electronic stock; annual issues; and inter-library loans, requests, enquiries and visits. It also includes details of agency services.
These statistics cover the library service in the UK.
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Housing Revenue Account Statistics 2017 (Excel)

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This publication provides the detailed Housing Revenue Account expenditure for each housing authority in England and Scotland. Other information includes rent levels, rent arrears, numbers of dwellings, average rates of loan interest and details of the sale of council houses.
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Archive Services Statistics 2016/17 Actuals

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This publication provides a detailed analysis of local authority archive services, including:

• staff resources
• access points
• holdings and storage capacity
• availability of resources to the public, and
• use of resources and financial statistics.

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Cultural Statistics In Scotland 2017

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This publication contains an analysis of actual and estimated expenditure and income in Scotland on: sport, community recreation, parks and open spaces, arts, heritage and museums, tourism, libraries, archives, and other cultural activities (such as foreshore expenditure, promenades and piers, and gardening competitions).
Non-financial information includes details on the number and size of facilities. It also includes the number of events/performances/exhibitions and actual attendances for theatres, concert halls, exhibition spaces, arts centres, and museums and galleries.
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Company Financial Reporting: A Guide for Local Authorities

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In response to the rapid growth in local authority trading companies (LATC) and the subsequent demand for guidance around LATC financial statements, this publication provides detailed and practical support on preparation of LATC financial statements.