Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 102814

Public Places: Political Activities

Tabled: 5 January 2026

Answered: 13 January 2026

Question

Kevin Hollinrake

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, pursuant to the Answer of 5 December 2025 to Question 94722 on Public Spaces: Political Activities, whether local authorities may charge more than cost recovery when levying such

Answer

Miatta Fahnbulleh

When setting fees local authorities are encouraged to be mindful of their legislative requirements and any guidance issued to them. The Local Government Association has published guidance on locally set licensing fees here which sets out the reasonable co...

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