Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 24542
Parish and Town Councils
Tabled: 16 January 2025
Answered: 24 January 2025
Question
Martin Wrigley
Liberal Democrat — Newton Abbot
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether she plans to devolve further powers to (a) town and (b) parish councils.
Answer
Alex NorrisLocal authorities act independently of central government. Town and parish councils can work with other tiers of local government to determine how they can best serve their communities in their area. The English Devolution White Paper was clear that we kn...
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