Written questions

Parish and Town Councils

Commons · Question 3258 · Tabled 30 Aug 2024 · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government · Official record

Answered 9 Sep 2024

Question

Asked by David Simmonds

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of creating more (a) town and (b) parish councils.

Answer

Answered by Alex Norris, 9 Sep 2024

The Government is committed to promoting local democracy and community empowerment. Parish and town councils are the first tier of local government, often playing a vital role in community engagement and delivering local services. The power to create pari...