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

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether her Department has considered whether the Nolan Principles framework for public service should be developed into statutory rules for councillor conduct.

In November 2025, we published our response to the Strengthening the standards and conduct framework for local authorities in England consultation, committing to introduce a mandatory code of conduct for all tiers of local government. The Seven Principles of Public Life will be at the core of the mandatory code, ensuring that every elected or co-opted member in England is clear about the standards of conduct and behaviour expected of them in public office.