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Local Government: Working Hours

Asked by Sir James CleverlyConservativeMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 17 June 2026UIN 8080

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to the Letter dated 19/12/2025 from Steve Reed MP to Council Leaders in England regarding the four day week in local government, committed on 19 March 2026, paper

Answered by Alison McGovern

Our current intention is to launch a consultation on the Best Value guidance as soon as possible and publish new Best Value guidance as soon as possible after the consultation.

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