Oral Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
“What steps her Department is taking to help prevent new unitary authorities from requiring exceptional financial support.”
Tabled: 3 June 2025Answered: 9 June 2025
Asked by
Gregory Stafford
Conservative — Farnham and Bordon
Answering Minister
the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government
Answer from Hansard
The Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government (Angela Rayner)
Local government reorganisation will lead to better outcomes for residents and save a significant amount of money that can be reinvested in public services and improve accountability. It is for councils to develop robust, financially sustainable proposals that are in the best interests of their whole area.