Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 121353

Local Government: Borrowing

Tabled: 17 March 2026

Answered: 24 March 2026

Question

Wendy Morton

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to the Local Government Finance Statement made on 23 February 2026, when he plans to publish the consultation on strengthening safeguards over local government bor

Answer

Alison McGovern

Local authorities are responsible for their own borrowing and investment decisions, within a statutory framework intended to ensure borrowing is prudent, affordable and sustainable.The government recognises the importance of local investment, including fo...

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