Written questions

Local Government: Gwent

2026-07-20 · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government · HL2444 · Official question

Lord Murphy of Torfaen

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government what discussions they have had with the Welsh government regarding the executive co-operation between Torfaen and Blaenau Gwent councils as a plausible model for English local government.

Answer

We are not aware of any discussions which have taken place with the Welsh Government regarding the specifics of the executive co-operation arrangements of Torfaen and Blaenau Gwent councils. With Local Government being devolved, this would be a matter for...