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HANSARDNon-Domestic Rating (Multipliers and Private Schools) BillMy Lords, I rise to speak to my Amendments 12, 15, 29 and 33 and, in doing so, I apologise to the Committee that I omitted to declare my interest as a vice-president of the LGA. I…24 Feb 2025HANSARDNon-Domestic Rating (Multipliers and Private Schools) BillMy Lords, I will speak to all the amendments in the name of the noble Lord, Lord Thurlow. I understand that he may be concerned by the lack of transparency surrounding the higher…24 Feb 2025HANSARDNon-Domestic Rating (Multipliers and Private Schools) BillMy Lords, I will speak to Amendment 1 and to my notice opposing the Question that Clause 1 stand part of the Bill. I was pleased and interested to see that the Liberal Democrats…24 Feb 2025HANSARDNon-Domestic Rating (Multipliers and Private Schools) BillWill the extra burdens on local authority budgets that might come be funded by the new burdens policy?24 Feb 2025HANSARDNon-Domestic Rating (Multipliers and Private Schools) Bill24 Feb 2025HANSARDNon-Domestic Rating (Multipliers and Private Schools) BillAnd equitable. We must not overlook the specific need, as we have all said—across parties—to protect our high streets for our communities for the future. We believe that exempting…24 Feb 2025HANSARDNon-Domestic Rating (Multipliers and Private Schools) BillOnce again today, I apologise to the noble Lord.24 Feb 2025HANSARDNon-Domestic Rating (Multipliers and Private Schools) BillMy Lords, in moving Amendment 8 I will also speak to the rest of the amendments in this group. They focus on protecting the essential services that are provided up and down the…24 Feb 2025HANSARDNon-Domestic Rating (Multipliers and Private Schools) BillIt is not me.24 Feb 2025HANSARDNon-Domestic Rating (Multipliers and Private Schools) Bill24 Feb 2025HANSARDHolocaust Memorial DayMy Lords, I thank the Minister for bringing this important debate to your Lordships’ House today. It has been my solemn duty to bring this debate to the House in previous years,…13 Feb 2025HANSARDEnglish Devolution and Local GovernmentMy Lords, the Government’s announcement on local government restructuring is a hugely significant upheaval for local democracy. We support the principles of devolution, but we do…12 Feb 2025HANSARDLocal Government: Electoral QuotasMy Lords, if His Majesty’s Government do not have any plans to restructure London councils or any other metropolitan areas such as Manchester or Birmingham, can the Minister…11 Feb 2025HANSARDRenters’ Rights BillMy Lords, I declare my interest as set out in the register as vice-president of the Local Government Association. I very much look forward to the maiden speeches of the noble…04 Feb 2025HANSARDCouncil TaxMy Lords, last year, Labour-run Birmingham City Council imposed a 21% council tax hike on residents over a two-year period after it mismanaged its finances. This year, Labour-run…03 Feb 2025HANSARDNon-Domestic Rating (Multipliers and Private Schools) BillBut if I remember rightly, the decision about the taxation of independent schools was made well before the Chancellor got into place and saw anything in the books.29 Jan 2025HANSARDFuture Homes StandardMy Lords, it was my understanding that this Government had said that rented properties must achieve at least an EPC rating of C by 2030, but I thank the Minister for correcting me…29 Jan 2025HANSARDNon-Domestic Rating (Multipliers and Private Schools) BillMy Lords, first, I send our condolences to the noble Lord, Lord Khan of Burnley, and to his family in Burnley. He is always in our thoughts and prayers. This will be a difficult…29 Jan 2025HANSARDPolitical Parties: Donations from AbroadMy Lords, a Question was asked on this matter on the 15 January 2025, answered by the noble Baroness, Lady Taylor of Stevenage. Can the Minister provide the House with more detail…22 Jan 2025HANSARDLocal Government ReorganisationMy Lords, what local residents want from their local council are good quality services at a reasonable cost, however it is organised. When the Conservatives took control of Harlow…16 Jan 2025