Written question asked by Baroness Scott of Needham Market (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 19 July 2022, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 2 August 2022. It was answered by Lord Harrington of Watford (Conservative) on Wednesday, 27 July 2022 on behalf of the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities.

Community Councils: Reviews

Question: To ask Her Majesty's Government when they plan to launch the review of neighbourhood governance referred to on page 215 of their Levelling Up the United Kingdom white paper, published on 2 February.

Answer: As set out in the Levelling Up White Paper, the UK Government is committed to making it easier for local people to come together to set local priorities and improve their places. The Review of Neighbourhood Governance in England will examine the effectiveness of current arrangements including the role and functions of parish councils, and how to make them quicker and easier to establish. As part of the review, we will engage with communities and representative bodies. Further detail on plans for the review will be made available in due course.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: HL1936
Session: 2022-23
Related items: Levelling Up the United Kingdom
Wednesday, 2 February 2022
Command papers
House of Lords
House of Commons
Subjects: Community councils Regional planning and development Reviews
Link: View this Written question on www.parliament.uk