Every parliamentary written question tabled by James Cleverly this session, with the full answer and department. See how every department answers, or back to the MP page.
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Communities and Local Government, with reference to the answer of 20 April 2026 to Question 124738 on Local Government Finance: Disadvantage, whether councils which reduce the level of deprivation in their locali
Through the Fair Funding Review 2.0 the government has delivered on its commitment to a fairer, evidence-based system that targets funding towards areas with high deprivation and need. We know deprivation is a factor that drives the level of spending on c...
With reference to her Department's consultation entitled High Value Council Tax Surcharge, published 19 May 2026, whether the deferral scheme will apply to liabilities under the existing council tax system for such
The government will make a deferral scheme available which permits payment of HVCTS to be delayed until disposal of a property, where individuals meet specific eligibility criteria. The deferral scheme will only apply to High Value Council Tax Surcharge l...
With reference to the answer of 20 April 2026 to Question 124727 on Dedicated Schools Grant, what the estimated value is of the residual deficit across local government when the DSG Statutory Override ends in M
This government is committed to supporting local authorities with their dedicated schools grant (DSG) deficits as we transition to a reformed special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) system. Every local authority with a deficit will be able to re...
With reference to her Department's policy paper entitled Effects of the business rates retail, hospitality and leisure multipliers and high-value multiplier, published 26 November 2025, what is the breakdown of the
The Chancellor’s 2026 Budget increased the level of business rates paid by warehouses such as those used by online giants. That revenue was used to help with lower business rates for retail and hospitality businesses. Between 2026-27 and 2028-29, the Gove...
Whether the Valuation Office has an Automated Valuation Model for England for council tax purposes.
I refer the Member to the answer given to Question UIN 105190 on 13 January 2026.
What estimate the Valuation Office has made of the number of hereditaments on the 2026 Rating List in the (a) retail, (b) hospitality and (c) leisure sectors with a Rateable Value of above £500,000.
This information was included in the Change in rateable value of rating lists, 2026 Revaluation publication for England and Wales.
Communities and Local Government, pursuant to the answer of 21 May 2026 to Question 199, which sectors his Department plans to work with.
The government encourages the adoption of the definition across the public, private and third sectors, and them to consider how this definition applies in their contexts.
Communities and Local Government, with reference to the answer of 20 April 2026, to Question 124771, on Political Parties: Donors, what assessment has been made of whether the revenue test will prevent the transf
The revenue test will form part of the new donor permissibility requirements for companies and limited liability partnerships (LLPs) under provisions included in the Representation of the People Bill. This test requires companies/LLPs to have sufficient r...
Communities and Local Government, with reference to the guidance entitled Common Ground Award 2025/26: Successful applicants, published 8 April 2026, what activities will be funded by the grant to the Islington C
The Islington Centre for Refugees and Migrants was awarded grant funding via the Common Ground Award to purchase new equipment and furniture for their sites, enabling them to deliver English lessons and other activities that build social cohesion. The Com...
Communities and Local Government, whether (a) he and (b) the Minister of State for Housing and Planning have attended events of the Labour Housing Group since their appointment.
I have attended Labour Housing Group events since being appointed Minister of State for Housing and Planning, but the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government has not.
Communities and Local Government, pursuant to the answer of 21 May 2026 to Question 1940 on Combined Authorities: Surrey, whether the strategic authority will have a mayor.
On 12 February, the Government wrote to all local authorities without a devolution agreement, including those in Surrey, inviting them to develop proposals for a non-mayoral Foundation Strategic Authority. The government is considering the proposals recei...
Communities and Local Government, what guidance his Department provides to (a) local authorities and (b) London boroughs providing temporary accommodation to those who are homeless or at risk of homelessness (i)
Legislation and statutory guidance is clear that local authorities should, wherever possible, place homeless households within their own area. However, in some areas where there is a limited supply of suitable accommodation, it is sometimes necessary to p...
Communities and Local Government, what funding is being provided to local authorities in 2026-27 for authorised traveller sites following the abolition of the New Homes Bonus.
This government has no plans to issue a new round of the Traveller Site Fund established by the previous government in March 2022. Traveller sites fall within the scope of the new £39bn Social and Affordable Homes Programme and I refer the Rt Hon. Member ...
Communities and Local Government, with reference to the press release entitled Cap on donations from overseas electors and ban on crypto donations to protect democracy, of 25 March 2026, for what reason the overs
The independent Rycroft Review recommended an annual cap in the £100,000 to £300,000 range on donations from overseas electors, recognising that a proportionate safeguard was needed rather than an outright ban.The Government has accepted that recommendati...
Communities and Local Government, with reference to the Homes England guidance, Parking — what works where, of 17 May 2026, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of off-street parking restrictions o
The department has made no such assessment in relation to this guidance.
Communities and Local Government, further to the publication of, London Borough of Tower Hamlets: Letter to the Secretary of State from the Ministerial Envoys, 20 January 2026, and with reference to answer of 20
The Ministerial Envoys are undertaking a deep dive project as part of the strengthened intervention package that was set out in the Directions on 17 March 2026, to provide assurance in relation to long-standing concerns, including in relation to patronage...
Communities and Local Government, with reference to the publication, High Value Council Tax Surcharge, published 19 May 2026, through what mechanism will the revenue raised be used to support funding for local go
Revenue raised through the HVCTS will be used to support funding for local government services, with further detail to be set out at the next Spending Review.
Media and Sport, with reference to the policy paper entitled Protecting What Matters: Towards a more confident, cohesive, and resilient United Kingdom, updated 28 April 2026, whether the Charity Commission's powe
As part of the Government’s action plan for social cohesion we have announced that the Charity Commission for England and Wales’ powers will be extended to tackle extremist abuse of charities. This includes strengthening the Charity Commission’s ability t...
Communities and Local Government, with reference to the answer of 20 April 2026 to Question 124640 on MHCLG: Remote Working, what the locations are of each regional office in his Department; how many staff are as
Locations of each regional office are recorded below with the payroll active Headcount and FTE at 31st May 2026. Birmingham and Warrington are due to close in 2026. Office LocationTotal HeadcountTotal FTE.Marsham St - London20411991.623 Stephenson Street ...
Communities and Local Government, whether the changes in council tax bills from council tax equalisation during unitary local government restructuring will be subject to the council tax referendum thresholds.
Where new councils inherit different levels of council tax from their predecessors, legislation provides for them to be harmonised no later than the start of the eighth year after the restructuring. The multi-year settlement set out that for the vast majo...