Local Government: Carer's Allowance
(asked on 26th October 2021) - View Source
Question to the Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities:
To ask Her Majesty's Government when they expect to respond to the proposal under the Sustainable Communities Act 2007 made by Weymouth Town Council in December 2019 for the dependent carer’s allowance to be extended to parish and town councils.
This question was answered on 9th November 2021
The Government is committed to expanding democratic engagement, and practical solutions to remove barriers to participation in local democracy are always appreciated. The Department will respond to Weymouth Town Council’s proposal in due course.