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HANSARDRenters’ Rights BillMy Lords, I support the amendments proposed by my noble friend Lord Young of Cookham, who made a powerful case and highlighted the unique circumstances of shared ownership owners.…24 Apr 2025HANSARDBirmingham: Waste CollectionMy Lords, I declare my interest as a Central Bedfordshire councillor. It is quite extraordinary that this issue that is blighting the lives of so many in Birmingham continues.…24 Apr 2025HANSARDRenters’ Rights BillI am grateful to the noble Lord, Lord Carrington, for moving this amendment and again he has given an excellent technical explanation of the need for it. I shall not try and…24 Apr 2025HANSARDRenters’ Rights BillMy Lords, in moving Amendment 9, in the name of my noble friend Lady Scott, I will speak also to Amendment 13, in my name and that of my noble friend. These amendments are…22 Apr 2025HANSARDRenters’ Rights BillMy Lords, I am grateful to the noble Baroness, Lady Grender, for introducing an amendment that would allow short-term tenancies to continue for six months after a premises is…22 Apr 2025HANSARDLocal Authorities: Temporary Accommodation CostsMy Lords, does the Minister agree that having a broad, dynamic and successful private rented housing market is crucial to providing much needed housing that reduces homelessness…22 Apr 2025HANSARDRenters’ Rights BillMy Lords, before I start, I ask the Committee to note that I am a councillor in central Bedfordshire and therefore have an interest. I welcome the opportunity to speak to this…22 Apr 2025HANSARDRenters’ Rights Bill22 Apr 2025HANSARDRenters’ Rights BillMy Lords, I am grateful for the thoughtful contributions made by my noble friend Lord Jackson and the noble Lords, Lord Carrington and Lord Truscott, and for the response from the…22 Apr 2025HANSARDBirmingham City CouncilMy Lords, I apologise: I failed to declare my interest as a councillor in Central Bedfordshire.01 Apr 2025HANSARDBirmingham City CouncilMy Lords, until my right honourable friend the shadow Secretary of State tabled his Urgent Question yesterday, we had heard nothing from this Government on Birmingham City…01 Apr 2025HANSARDNon-Domestic Rating (Multipliers and Private Schools) Bill)My Lords, I declare my interest as a councillor in central Bedfordshire. I rise to speak in support of the noble Lord, Lord Thurlow, and his Motion N1. The noble Lord has been…26 Mar 2025HANSARDTown and Country Planning (Fees and Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2025My Lords, as usual I declare the fact that I am a current councillor in Central Bedfordshire. I thank the Minister for her explanation on the SI and the reasons behind it. Like my…25 Mar 2025HANSARDTown and Country Planning (Fees and Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2025I have a question; it is not dissimilar to the one from my noble friend Lord Young. As I understand it, from what the Minister has laid out, it will in essence be up to the…25 Mar 2025HANSARDLocal Authorities (Changes to Years of Ordinary Elections) (England) Order 2025My Lords, I declare my interest as a councillor in Central Bedfordshire who is not participating in this process. I speak in support of the regret Motion tabled by my noble friend…24 Mar 2025HANSARDNon-Domestic Rating (Multipliers and Private Schools) Bill18 Mar 2025HANSARDNon-Domestic Rating (Multipliers and Private Schools) Bill18 Mar 2025HANSARDNon-Domestic Rating (Multipliers and Private Schools) Bill18 Mar 2025HANSARDNon-Domestic Rating (Multipliers and Private Schools) BillMy Lords, I declare my interest as a councillor in Central Bedfordshire. I will speak to the amendments in the names of the noble Earl, Lord Lytton, and the noble Lord, Lord…18 Mar 2025HANSARDNon-Domestic Rating (Multipliers and Private Schools) BillMy Lords, I thank the Minister for his response. Although we remain concerned regarding the increased business taxes as a result of the impact of fiscal drag, having reflected on…18 Mar 2025