Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 111647

Local Government: Birmingham

Tabled: 9 February 2026
Answered: 16 February 2026

Question

Sir Andrew Mitchell

ConservativeSutton Coldfield

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what recent discussions he had had with Birmingham City Council on their best value duty.

Answer

Alison McGovern
My department regularly engages with Birmingham City Council as is normal for all Councils under intervention. The Secretary of State receives regular reports from Commissioners outlining the progress made by the Council in complying with the Best Value D...

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