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Member

Speaking in the House of Lords on 27 April 2026

Debate

English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill

Contribution

On neighbourhood governance, the Government cannot accept Lords Amendments 37 and 91 as drafted, but we have brought forward an amendment in lieu that addresses some of the concerns that have been raised. The proposed amendment provides that regulations made under Clause 60 provide for parish councils to be represented on neighbourhood governance structures. It goes further and places beyond doubt the expectation that local authorities should engage with parish councils about parish representation under neighbourhood governance arrangements.

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