Question follow-through · 20329
Local Government: Standards
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what is the process by which the review of statutory duties on local authorities is being undertaken; whether there has been consultation; what are the terms of reference of the
About this written question
A written question asks a government minister for information in writing. Parliament publishes the question and any answer.
- Answering body
- Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
- Tabled
- 28 Aug 2026
- Target answer date
- 2 Sept 2026
- Answer
- 4 Sept 2026 · 7 calendar days after tabling
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Recorded timeline
28 Aug 2026
Question tabled
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what is the process by which the review of statutory duties on local authorities is being undertaken; whether there has been consultation; what are the terms of reference of the
2 Sept 2026
Target answer date
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4 Sept 2026
Answer published
We have engaged with the local government sector and other government departments to understand whether the duties placed on councils could be simplified or improved, while retaining the critical services that communities expect. This includes considering...
Official data retrieved 28 Sept 2026.
Later records
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