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New Towns Taskforce: Costs

Asked by Sir John HayesConservativeMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 27 January 2025UIN 22561

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what estimate she has made of the annual running costs of the New Towns Taskforce.

Answered by Matthew Pennycook

The New Towns Taskforce is an independent expert advisory panel established in September 2024 to support the government to deliver the next generation of new towns.

The Taskforce consists of 10 sector experts in relevant fields such as planning, infrastructure delivery, architecture and urban regeneration. The estimated running costs of the Taskforce, including remuneration, is around £200,000.

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