Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 20568
Local Government Finance
Tabled: 17 December 2024
Answered: 7 January 2025
Named DayQuestion
Mr Clive Betts
Labour — Sheffield South East
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether she plans to provide (a) mayors and (b) councils with additional fundraising powers, in addition to the planned infrastructure levy.
Answer
Jim McMahonThe English Devolution White Paper has provided powers for local leaders to deliver for their places and support economic growth. The government keeps all taxes under review.