Local government
Local government news from UK Parliament.
Urgent question on Northamptonshire serious case reviews
Shadow Secretary of State asks Government about two Northamptonshire serious case reviews
10 June 2019
Committee examines financial impact of Waste Strategy
Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee takes evidence from witnesses including waste management experts and local government representatives
04 June 2019
Committee look at impact of spending cuts in local government finance inquiry
Committee continues its inquiry into local government finance on Tuesday 4 June.
30 May 2019
Lords debates Civil Society Strategy
Members consider social value of public procurement
24 May 2019
Lords marks twenty years of devolution
Peers debate role of devolved administrations
23 May 2019
Committee hold opening session of waste management inquiry
Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee hold first evidence session on their waste strategy inquiry
16 May 2019
Committee welcomes CMA investigation into leasehold mis-selling
Chair of the Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee comments on the CMA's commitment into investigating leasehold mis-selling
16 May 2019
Non-Domestic Rating (Preparation For Digital Services) Bill: Commons Stages
MPs debate the Non-Domestic Rating (Preparation For Digital Services) Bill
13 May 2019
Committee examines local government finance
Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee holds first evidence session on local government finance
09 May 2019
Chair comments on Government's announcement on funding for cladding removal on 150 private blocks
Chair of the Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee comments on the Government's announcement for funding for cladding
09 May 2019
Government responds to Committee's 'High streets and town centres in 2030' report
The Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee has published the Government's response to its report on the future of high streets and town centres
07 May 2019
Children's services at breaking point – Government must back local authorities with funding that meets demand
Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee publish report on the funding of local authorities' children's services
01 May 2019
Committee examine the implementation of the Homelessness Reduction Act
Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee hear from Ministers and charity representatives on Homelessness Reduction Act
05 April 2019
Government failing to fully support local authorities to prepare for Brexit – urgent action needed
Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee publish report exploring Brexit and local governments
03 April 2019
Chair comments on Secretary of State's leasehold announcement
Chair of the Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee comments on the Minister's pledge to address leasehold reform
28 March 2019