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Councillors: Proxy Voting

Asked by Anna SabineLiberal DemocratMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 9 June 2026UIN 5543

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if his Department will take legislative steps to enable proxy voting and remote attendance for councillors.

Answered by Alison McGovern

We remain committed to legislating on these important matters when Parliamentary time allows.

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