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
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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
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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
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- 2026-06-30 15:40:42 +0100
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