Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 14871

Local Government: Devolution

Tabled: 18 November 2024
Answered: 21 November 2024
Named Day

Question

Tom Hayes

LabourBournemouth East

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to page 58 of the Autumn Budget 2024, HC 295, what plans she has to include (a) parish and (b) town councils in (i) consultations and (ii) subsequent work by her D

Answer

Jim McMahon
The Government recognises the importance of town and parish councils for the role they play in empowering the communities they represent. The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government is involved in regular engagement with the sector.