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Written question asked by James Cleverly (Conservative) on Friday, 12 December 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 16 December 2025. It was answered by Alison McGovern (Labour) on Monday, 22 December 2025 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.


Councillors: Conduct

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to the consultation response entitled Strengthening the standards and conduct framework for local authorities in England – consultation results and government response, of 11 November 2025, whether the mandatory code of conduct will extend to conduct in a personal capacity.

Answer

The mandatory code the government intends to introduce as part of the full reform of the local government standards and conduct framework will ensure that every elected member in England is clear what standard of conduct and behaviour is demanded of them in all aspects of their public office.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
99503
Session
2024-26
Related items
Councillors: Conduct
Tuesday, 20 January 2026
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Codes of practice Councillors Conduct
Link
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