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Asked by Sir James CleverlyConservativeMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 4 September 2026UIN 20156

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To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, pursuant to the Answer of 22 June 2026 to Question 8269 on Councillors, whether her Department has issued (a) guidance and (b) advice to local authorities on whether employees of (i) district and (ii) county councils, who are serving on a shadow unitary council, would be prohibited under the pecuniary interest and code of conduct rules from making substantive decisions relating to their current employer.

Answered by Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

The Department has published implementation guidance that focuses on the role of the shadow council but has not issued specific guidance or advice to local authorities on this matter.

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