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Public Places: Political Activities

Asked by Kevin HollinrakeConservativeMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 13 January 2026UIN 102814

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, pursuant to the Answer of 5 December 2025 to Question 94722 on Public Spaces: Political Activities, whether local authorities may charge more than cost recovery when levying such fees for political street stalls in public places.

Answered by Miatta Fahnbulleh

When setting fees local authorities are encouraged to be mindful of their legislative requirements and any guidance issued to them.

The Local Government Association has published guidance on locally set licensing fees here which sets out the reasonable costs of administering, processing and enforcing a licensing regime.

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