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Written question asked by Paul Holmes (Conservative) on Wednesday, 1 July 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 6 July 2026. It was answered by Alison McGovern (Labour) on Tuesday, 7 July 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.


Community Development

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, pursuant to the Answer of 8 June 2026 to Question 5349 on Sustainable Communities Act 2007, when was the last (a) proposal submitted to the Secretary of State and (b) invitation to local authorities under the Sustainable Communities Act 2007; and whether he has plans to encourage more proposals.

Answer

The last proposal submitted under the Sustainable Communities Act 2007 was in November 2019.

The government issued the second invitation to local authorities to submit proposals under the Act in 2010, and that invitation remains open.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
14978
Session
2026-27
Related items
Sustainable Communities Act 2007
Monday, 8 June 2026
Written questions
House of Commons
Community Development
Wednesday, 16 September 2026
Written questions
House of Commons
Community Development
Friday, 18 September 2026
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Community development
Legislation
Sustainable Communities Act 2007
Link
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