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Written question asked by Richard Fuller (Conservative) on Friday, 2 February 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 6 February 2024. It was answered by Simon Hoare (Conservative) on Thursday, 8 February 2024 on behalf of the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities.


Public Sector: Publicity

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, what guidance his Department issues on the publication by local authorities of public notices; and if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of bringing forward legislative proposals to allow the publication of such notices online.

Answer

Statutory notices are an important means for ensuring that the public is kept informed of decisions by their council which may affect their quality of life, local services or amenities, or their property. The Government has no current plans to legislate on changing provisions on statutory notices.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
12771
Session
2023-24
Subjects
Internet Local government Public sector Publicity
Link
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