Written question asked by Andrew Snowden (Conservative) on Monday, 8 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 10 June 2026. It was answered by Emma Hardy (Labour) on Tuesday, 16 June 2026 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
Rented Housing: Hygiene and Waste Disposal
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of powers available to local authorities to address accumulations of waste and unsanitary conditions in rented residential properties.
- Answer
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The statutory nuisance regime under the Environmental Protection Act 1990 gives local authorities powers to take act on waste accumulations in premises. The Government believes these powers are sufficient to take action where needed.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 7799
- Session
- 2026-27
- Transferred
- Yes
- Subjects
- Hygiene Local government Powers Waste disposal Rented housing
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- 2026-08-13 08:36:57 +0100
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