Parish and Town Councils: Elections
Commons · Question 78280 · Tabled 10 Oct 2025 · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government · Official record
Answered 20 Oct 2025
Question
Asked by Alberto Costa
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of levels of contested parish council elections on accountability in local government.
Answer
Answered by Miatta Fahnbulleh, 20 Oct 2025
Contested town and parish elections strengthen local accountability, by encouraging broader representation and democratic engagement. Town and parish councils rely on individuals stepping forward to serve their communities, and a greater number of candida...