Local Government: Reorganisation
Commons · Question 116665 · Tabled 27 Feb 2026 · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government · Official record
Answered 9 Mar 2026
Question
Asked by John Milne
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps he is taking to ensure that Local Government Reorganisation take account of the needs of rural businesses.
Answer
Answered by Alison McGovern, 9 Mar 2026
Strong local government will help grow the economy and drive up living standards - the government’s number one mission.We understand communities, including rural businesses, should be able to have their say on the future of their local public services so ...