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Local Government: Working Hours

Asked by Paul HolmesConservativeMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 15 January 2026UIN 103895

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if he will re-introduce the guidance entitled Four-day working week arrangements in local authorities, withdrawn on 8 November 2024.

Answered by Alison McGovern

The Secretary of State wrote to all Council Leaders and Chief Executives in England on 19 December 2025, setting out the Government’s policy that local authorities should not be offering full time pay for part time work. This policy is reflected in the Best Value Guidance issued in May 2024.

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