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Written question asked by Perran Moon (Labour) on Tuesday, 9 September 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 11 September 2025. It was answered by Matthew Pennycook (Labour) on Wednesday, 17 September 2025 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.


Local Government: Housing and Planning

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether he plans to establish a national fund to support planning and housing teams in councils with limited resources or expertise.

Answer

Since February this year, the government has provided over £29 million in direct grant funding to support local planning authorities in implementing policy changes following the publication of the revised National Planning Policy Framework in December 2024.

I otherwise refer the hon. Member to the answer given to Question UIN 67508 on 21 July 2025, which sets out our wider plans for supporting local planning authorities to attract, retain and develop the skills they need.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
76140
Session
2024-26
Related items
Planning: Staff
Monday, 21 July 2025
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Housing Finance Local government Planning
Link
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