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HANSARDLocal Government FinanceIn a way, there is commonality across the House in recognising that particular problems really ought to be taken into account when it comes to local government funding, and if it…05 Feb 2025HANSARDLocal Government FinanceJust to be clear, even rural councils will receive a near 6% increase in their core spending power. It is correct that £600 million through the recovery grant is targeted at…05 Feb 2025HANSARDHousing, Communities and Local GovernmentThe permanent relief will come in at 40% in 2026-27, but we have included a transition period. [ Official Report, Non-Domestic Rating (Multiplier and Private Schools) Public Bill…04 Feb 2025HANSARDHousing, Communities and Local GovernmentThe permanent reduction will come in 2026-27, but we have included a transition period.04 Feb 2025HANSARDHousing, Communities and Local GovernmentWhat the evidence says is that there has been provision to ensure that those schools that are mainly or wholly for pupils with special educational needs will not be affected by…04 Feb 2025HANSARDHousing, Communities and Local GovernmentWhat the evidence says is that there has been provision to ensure that those schools that are mainly or wholly for pupils with an education, health and care plan will not be…04 Feb 2025HANSARDLocal Government Best ValueAll hon. Members will recognise the importance of having well-functioning local councils that provide essential statutory services that local residents rely upon. To ensure this,…22 Jan 2025HANSARDDraft Devon and Torbay Combined County Authority Regulations 2024
Draft Greater Lincolnshire Combined County Authority Regulations 2025
Draft Hull and East Yorkshire Combined Authority Order 2025
Draft Lancashire Combined County Authority Regulations 2024It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship this morning, Mr Mundell. Regulations were laid before Parliament on 26 November 2024 for Lancashire and for Devon and Torbay.…21 Jan 2025HANSARDDraft Devon and Torbay Combined County Authority Regulations 2024
Draft Greater Lincolnshire Combined County Authority Regulations 2025
Draft Hull and East Yorkshire Combined Authority Order 2025
Draft Lancashire Combined County Authority Regulations 2024I beg to move, That the Committee has considered the draft Devon and Torbay Combined County Authority Regulations 2024.21 Jan 2025HANSARDDraft Devon and Torbay Combined County Authority Regulations 2024
Draft Greater Lincolnshire Combined County Authority Regulations 2025
Draft Hull and East Yorkshire Combined Authority Order 2025
Draft Lancashire Combined County Authority Regulations 2024The hon. Gentleman makes a good point about how we manage the transition from where we are today to the situation under the English devolution Bill when it eventually becomes law.…21 Jan 2025HANSARDDraft Devon and Torbay Combined County Authority Regulations 2024
Draft Greater Lincolnshire Combined County Authority Regulations 2025
Draft Hull and East Yorkshire Combined Authority Order 2025
Draft Lancashire Combined County Authority Regulations 2024I thank the hon. Member for his contribution and for his support for the measures. One thing that has stood out over quite a long period is that belief in devolution mostly rises…21 Jan 2025HANSARDDraft Devon and Torbay Combined County Authority Regulations 2024
Draft Greater Lincolnshire Combined County Authority Regulations 2025
Draft Hull and East Yorkshire Combined Authority Order 2025
Draft Lancashire Combined County Authority Regulations 2024I will be careful not to stray too far from the subject, but given that I raised it, I will say that we are out to consultation on pension funds. The exact construction of the…21 Jan 2025HANSARDLocal Government Reorganisation: DevonOn 16 December, I wrote to all councils in two-tier areas and neighbouring smaller unitaries, including in Devon, to set out plans for a joint programme of devolution and local…20 Jan 2025HANSARDLocal Government Reorganisation: DevonWith respect, the hon. Gentleman is conflating two entirely separate issues. One is reorganisation, which will take money away from the back office and put it on the frontline…20 Jan 2025HANSARDLocal Government Reorganisation: DevonThe Government are not requiring any area to reorganise. What we did was write out and invite proposals to be submitted, and I pay tribute to councillors across the country for…20 Jan 2025HANSARDEnglish Devolution Bill: Local Public ServicesThe English devolution Bill will strengthen public services by delivering local government reorganisation and establishing more directly elected mayors, who will have the new…20 Jan 2025HANSARDEnglish Devolution Bill: Local Public ServicesThat is a shared ambition. The Government are determined to take power away from Westminster and put it into the hands of local communities. We know that driving better outcomes…20 Jan 2025HANSARDEnglish Devolution Bill: Local Public ServicesI thank my hon. Friend and the many other MPs with whom I have had meetings to talk about devolution—at the last tally, about 140 one-to-one meetings with MPs have taken place,…20 Jan 2025HANSARDEnglish Devolution Bill: Local Public ServicesIt is important to say that any requests for local government reorganisation are proposed to Government by the local areas. It is for the Government to provide the process by…20 Jan 2025HANSARDEnglish Devolution Bill: Local Public ServicesIn a sense, a council is only an organisation at a point in time, but there will always be a local authority responsible for the area. We want to ensure that the authority is…20 Jan 2025