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Neighbourhood Area Committees

Asked by John MilneLiberal DemocratMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 20 January 2026UIN 104950

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if he will publish guidance for local authorities on the composition of Neighbourhood Area Committees.

Answered by Miatta Fahnbulleh

The English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill brings a new requirement for local authorities to make appropriate governance arrangements for any neighbourhood area. The government will publish guidance to support the local authorities in the implementation of this policy in due course.

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