Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 114060

Combined Authorities

Tabled: 20 February 2026
Answered: 26 February 2026
Named Day

Question

Sarah Owen

Labour — Luton North

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what process will be followed in determining the location of the headquarters for a new Strategic Mayoral Combined Authority that would include Luton.

Answer

Miatta Fahnbulleh
Any decision regarding the headquarters of a strategic authority would be the responsibility of that strategic authority, and not central Government.