Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 78280
Parish and Town Councils: Elections
Tabled: 10 October 2025
Answered: 20 October 2025
Question
Alberto Costa
Conservative — South Leicestershire
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of levels of contested parish council elections on accountability in local government.
Answer
Miatta FahnbullehContested town and parish elections strengthen local accountability, by encouraging broader representation and democratic engagement. Town and parish councils rely on individuals stepping forward to serve their communities, and a greater number of candida...
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