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Asked by David SimmondsConservativeMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 25 July 2025UIN 65422

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether her Department has issued recent guidance to local authorities on public right of access to privately-owned public spaces that are owned by (a) private companies and (b)

Answered by Matthew Pennycook

My Department has not issued guidance in relation to this matter.

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