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Written question asked by James McMurdock (Independent (affiliation)) on Thursday, 16 July 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 2 September 2026. It was answered by Jim McMahon (Labour) on Tuesday, 8 September 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.


Basildon Council: Best Value

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to the Best Value Notice issued to Basildon Borough Council on 15 July 2026, what estimate he has made of the cost to the public purse of the external assurance review.

Answer

The non-statutory external assurance review of Basildon Borough Council will be funded from existing departmental budgets, and the cost is in line with standard rates.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
19771
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Costs Best value Basildon Council
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
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