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Written question asked by Paul Holmes (Conservative) on Wednesday, 15 January 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 17 January 2025. It was answered by Jim McMahon (Labour) on Wednesday, 22 January 2025 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.


Byelaws and Fixed Penalties

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to page 99 of the Devolution White Paper (CP 1218), published on 16 December 2024, whether her Department plans to issue statutory guidance on the appropriate use of (a) byelaws and (b) fixed penalty notices; whether there will be a maximum threshold for fixed penalty notices; and whether there will be a right of appeal.

Answer

The government will work with councils to determine how byelaws should be made and enforced, and what guidance is required, as set out in the English Devolution White Paper.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
24236
Session
2024-26
Related items
Subjects
Appeals Byelaws Fixed penalties
Link
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