Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 110238
Local Government: Standards
Tabled: 2 February 2026
Answered: 5 February 2026
Named DayQuestion
Alison Bennett
Liberal Democrat — Mid Sussex
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps his Department is taking to implement the legislative changes proposed in the 'Strengthening the standards and conduct framework for local authorities in England' cons
Answer
Alison McGovernThe government published its response to the consultation “Strengthening the standards and conduct framework for local authorities in England” in November 2025. We intend to legislate on local government standards reforms when parliamentary time allows.