Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 31971
Local Government: Elections
Tabled: 21 February 2025
Answered: 4 March 2025
Question
Kevin Hollinrake
Conservative — Thirsk and Malton
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of proposed changes to local government on the number of people standing for election to local councils.
Answer
Jim McMahonLocal government reorganisation, can help strengthen local leadership, improve services, save taxpayers’ money, and improve local accountability.The department has not made an assessment of the potential impact of reorganisation on the number of people st...
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