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Written question asked by Munira Wilson (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 29 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 1 July 2026. It was answered by Nesil Caliskan (Labour) on Tuesday, 7 July 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.


Community Assets

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, when Schedule 31 of the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act 2026 will be brought into force.

Answer

Schedule 31 of the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act 2026 introduces a strong new community right to buy, which will empower local people to bring community spaces back into community ownership.

We are currently developing the regulatory framework to implement the new powers, alongside the new £61m Pride in Place Community Right to Buy Fund to support communities to take ownership of valued local assets. More information will be announced in due course.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
13921
Session
2026-27
Transferred
Yes
Subjects
Community assets
Legislation
English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act 2026
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk