Written question asked by Rupert Lowe (Restore Britain) on Friday, 10 July 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 14 July 2026. It was answered by Nesil Caliskan (Labour) on Friday, 17 July 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.

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Local Government: Enforcement

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of local authority enforcement action against vehicles parked in contravention of parking restrictions during periods of high attendance at places of worship; and whether he will take steps to strengthen enforcement.

Answer

The department has made no assessment of the enforcement practices of local authorities at places of worship. Under the Traffic Management Act 2004, Local authorities are empowered to manage parking and enforcement arrangements in their local areas.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

17867

Session

2026-27

Subjects

Enforcement Local government Religious buildings

Link

View this Written question on www.parliament.uk