Ministers to give evidence to Lords high streets inquiry

At 10.45am on Tuesday 8 October 2024, the House of Lords Built Environment Committee, as part of its inquiry on high streets in towns and small cities, will be hearing evidence from:

• Baroness Taylor of Stevenage, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
• Alex Norris MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.

This session, which is open to the public, will be held in Committee Room 3 of the House of Lords and streamed live and on demand on Parliament TV.

Questions the committee is likely to ask include: 

• What are the Government’s plans for supporting successful high streets? 
• How the Government will deliver on its manifesto commitment to revamp empty shops, pubs and community spaces. 
• What the Government’s plans are for reviewing business rates and when will this be launched?
• What does the Government think the role of local authorities should be in supporting high streets?

More on this inquiry
 
The Built Environment Committee’s ‘High streets in towns and small cities’ inquiry is exploring how high streets can be regenerated and become more resilient and attractive. The inquiry will consider the different uses of high streets by various communities and businesses and what is essential for them to flourish economically and socially.  
 
This inquiry has its own web page. The committee’s work can be followed on its website and via X (Twitter).