Written question asked by Baroness Eaton (Conservative) on Friday, 13 March 2026, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Friday, 27 March 2026. It was answered by Baroness Taylor of Stevenage (Labour) on Monday, 23 March 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.
Local Government: Reorganisation
- Question
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To ask His Majesty's Government whether they plan to introduce legislative proposals to amend section 245 of the Local Government Act 1972 to extent the right for a local authority to apply for borough status to parish councils.
- Answer
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The government has no intention to extend the right for a local authority to apply for borough status to parish councils.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- HL15527
- Session
- 2024-26
- Subjects
- Local government Parish and town councils Reorganisation
- Legislation
- Local Government Act 1972
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- 2026-03-23 12:42:45 +0000
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