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Written question asked by Zöe Franklin (Liberal Democrat) on Friday, 19 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 23 June 2026. It was answered by Alison McGovern (Labour) on Tuesday, 30 June 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.


Councillors

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of the current statutory framework for parish councillors.

Answer

The Government believes that the current statutory framework for parish councillors is proportionate and adequate. When parliamentary time allows, the Government intends to introduce legislation for a range of measures to create a clearer and consistently applied standards and conduct system that will help local elected members to hold themselves and their colleagues to account.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
11541
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Councillors Parish and town councils
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk