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Local Government: Devolution

Asked by Tom HayesLabourMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 21 November 2024UIN 14871

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to page 58 of the Autumn Budget 2024, HC 295, what plans she has to include (a) parish and (b) town councils in (i) consultations and (ii) subsequent work by her D

Answered by Jim McMahon

The Government recognises the importance of town and parish councils for the role they play in empowering the communities they represent. The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government is involved in regular engagement with the sector.

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