Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 3258

Parish and Town Councils

Tabled: 30 August 2024

Answered: 9 September 2024

Question

David Simmonds

Conservative — Ruislip, Northwood and Pinner

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of creating more (a) town and (b) parish councils.

Answer

Alex Norris

The Government is committed to promoting local democracy and community empowerment. Parish and town councils are the first tier of local government, often playing a vital role in community engagement and delivering local services. The power to create pari...

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