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Councillors: Misconduct

Asked by Sir James CleverlyConservativeMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 17 November 2025UIN 88275

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To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, pursuant to the Answer of 20 October 2025 to Question 78283 on Councillors: Misconduct, and with reference to the Cabinet Office consultation principles, for what reason the Gove

Answered by Alison McGovern

The Government response to the Strengthening the standards and conduct framework for local authorities in England consultation was published on 11 November.

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