Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 105223

Councillors: Conduct

Tabled: 13 January 2026

Answered: 20 January 2026

Question

Sir James Cleverly

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, pursuant to the answer of 2 January 2026 to Question 99503 on Councillors: Conduct, whether he plans to consult on the content of the mandatory code of conduct; and whether it wi

Answer

Alison McGovern

The government response to the local government standards framework consultation published on 11 November 2025 confirmed our intention to legislate to prescribe a mandatory code of conduct. We are continuing to engage with the sector as we develop final d...

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