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Written question asked by James Cleverly (Conservative) on Monday, 22 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 24 June 2026. It was answered by Alison McGovern (Labour) on Monday, 29 June 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.

Local Government: Meetings

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what guidance has been given to local authorities on the requirements of (a) combined authority and (b) council executive mayors to appear before (i) combined authority and (ii) council scrutiny committees.

Answer

The relevant statutory framework for combined authorities is set out in the Combined Authorities (Overview and Scrutiny Committees) Order 2017, which provides that a combined authority overview and scrutiny committee may require the mayor, and other members or officers, to attend before it to answer questions.

For local authorities operating executive arrangements, including those with council executive mayors, the framework is set out in the Local Government Act 2000 and supporting regulations, including the Overview and Scrutiny Committees (England) Regulations 2012. These provide scrutiny committees with powers to require members of the executive, including mayors, to attend and answer questions, and to require information.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
11661
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Local government Meetings
Link
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