Local Government: Reorganisation
Commons · Question 97634 · Tabled 5 Dec 2025 · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government · Official record
Answered 15 Dec 2025
Question
Asked by Rebecca Smith
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what his policy is on the treatment of surplus funds held by district councils, including West Devon Borough Council and South Hams District Council, in the event that those auth
Answer
Answered by Alison McGovern, 15 Dec 2025
It is expected that assets and liabilities remain locally managed by councils. It is essential that councils continue to deliver their business-as-usual services and duties during and after local government reorganisation. The Department will continue to ...