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Local Government: Standards

Asked by Mr Peter BedfordConservativeMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 14 July 2025UIN 65411

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, when she plans to publish the outcome of the consultation entitled Strengthening the standards and conduct framework for local authorities in England, which closed on 26 February 2025.

Answered by Jim McMahon

The government response to the ‘Strengthening the Standards and Conduct Framework for Local Authorities in England’ consultation will be issued in due course. After its release, we will continue to work actively with local government on developing the detailed policies for implementation.

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