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Written question asked by Alberto Costa (Conservative) on Friday, 10 October 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 14 October 2025. It was answered by Alison McGovern (Labour) on Monday, 20 October 2025 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.


Councillors: Misconduct

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether his Department plans to apply (a) disqualification, (b) premises bans and (c) other sanctions to councillors found to have engaged in serious misconduct.

Answer

In December 2024 the government launched a consultation seeking views on wide ranging reforms to the local government standards regime in England. The government response will be issued in due course. After its release, we will continue to work actively with local government on developing the detailed policies for implementation.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
78283
Session
2024-26
Related items
Councillors: Misconduct
Monday, 17 November 2025
Written questions
House of Commons
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Councillors Misconduct
Link
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