Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 20568

Local Government Finance

Tabled: 17 December 2024
Answered: 7 January 2025
Named Day

Question

Mr Clive Betts

LabourSheffield 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 McMahon
The 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.