Local Government: Standards

(asked on 2nd February 2026) - View Source

Question to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government:

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps his Department is taking to implement the legislative changes proposed in the 'Strengthening the standards and conduct framework for local authorities in England' consultation.


Answered by
Alison McGovern Portrait
Alison McGovern
Minister of State (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
This question was answered on 5th February 2026

The government published its response to the consultation “Strengthening the standards and conduct framework for local authorities in England” in November 2025.

We intend to legislate on local government standards reforms when parliamentary time allows.

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