Every parliamentary written question tabled by James McMurdock 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 Government Actuary’s Department press release entitled Councillors in England access the Local Government Pension Scheme, published on 2 June 2026, what est
As set out in the consultation on access to the LGPS for mayors and councillors, the Government Actuary’s Department has estimated the cost at £40-45 million per year. A breakdown of this estimate across councillors, mayors, deputy mayors and London Assem...
Communities and Local Government, what estimate he has made of the annual cost to local authorities in Essex of councillors participating in the Local Government Pension Scheme.
The Government Actuary’s Department has estimated the England-level cost at £40-45 million per year, but this estimate is not broken down to individual local authorities. The cost will depend on a range of factors, including the number of councillors, all...
Communities and Local Government, with reference to his Department’s press release entitled Councils to be prevented from making risky investments, published on 28 May 2026, what steps his Department is taking to
The Government has recently published a consultation on proposed capital risk metrics and associated regulations. This sets out the proposed metrics, their calculation methodologies, and the circumstances in which the Secretary of State’s powers may be ex...
Communities and Local Government, with reference to her Department’s press release entitled Councils to be prevented from making risky investments, published on 28 May 2026, what threshold of debt relative to ann
The Government has recently published a consultation on proposed capital risk metrics and associated regulations. This sets out the proposed metrics, their calculation methodologies, and the circumstances in which the Secretary of State’s powers may be ex...
Communities and Local Government, what assessment he has made of the financial impact on local authorities relying on out-of-area temporary accommodation placements.
Legislation and statutory guidance is clear that local authorities should, wherever possible, place homeless households within their own area, except where there are clear benefits for the person seeking assistance (for example, in cases of domestic abuse...
Communities and Local Government, pursuant to Answer of 28 May 2026 to Question 3072, what plans he has to include guidance on maximum recommended distances for out-of-area placements in the Temporary Accommodati
Legislation and statutory guidance is clear that local authorities should, wherever possible, place homeless households within their own area, except where there are clear benefits for the person seeking assistance (for example, in cases of domestic abuse...
Communities and Local Government, pursuant to Answer of 28 May 2026 to Question 3072, what assessment he has made of the average distance homeless households are being placed from their home local authority area
Legislation and statutory guidance is clear that local authorities should, wherever possible, place homeless households within their own area, except where there are clear benefits for the person seeking assistance (for example, in cases of domestic abuse...
Communities and Local Government, with reference to his Department’s press release entitled Neighbourhood Guarantee to improve villages, towns and cities published on 20 May 2026, what timetable his Department ha
The Neighbourhood Guarantee is a commitment that central and local government will work together to improve how places look and feel so that no matter where you live you can expect the same basic foundation – clean streets, decent roads, places to meet, a...
Communities and Local Government, with reference to his Department’s press release entitled Neighbourhood Guarantee to improve villages, towns and cities, published on 20 May 2026, what assessment he has made of
The Neighbourhood Guarantee is a commitment that central and local government will work together to improve how places look and feel so that no matter where you live you can expect the same basic foundation – clean streets, decent roads, places to meet, a...
Communities and Local Government, with reference to his Department’s press release entitled Neighbourhood Guarantee to improve villages, towns and cities, published on 20 May 2026, what mechanisms will be used to
The Neighbourhood Guarantee is a commitment that central and local government will work together to improve how places look and feel so that no matter where you live you can expect the same basic foundation – clean streets, decent roads, places to meet, a...
Communities and Local Government, with reference to his Department’s press release entitled Neighbourhood Guarantee to improve villages, towns and cities, published on 20 May 2026, what estimate he has made of th
The Neighbourhood Guarantee is a commitment that central and local government will work together to improve how places look and feel so that no matter where you live you can expect the same basic foundation – clean streets, decent roads, places to meet, a...
Communities and Local Government, with reference to his Department’s press release entitled Neighbourhood Guarantee to improve villages, towns and cities published on 20 May 2026, whether local authorities in (a)
The Neighbourhood Guarantee is a commitment that central and local government will work together to improve how places look and feel so that no matter where you live you can expect the same basic foundation – clean streets, decent roads, places to meet, a...
Communities and Local Government, with reference to his Department’s press release entitled Neighbourhood Guarantee to improve villages, towns and cities published on 20 May 2026, what safeguards will be in place
The Neighbourhood Guarantee is a commitment that central and local government will work together to improve how places look and feel so that no matter where you live you can expect the same basic foundation – clean streets, decent roads, places to meet, a...
Communities and Local Government, with reference to his Department’s press release entitled Neighbourhood Guarantee to improve villages, towns and cities, published on 20 May 2026, what criteria will be used to d
The Neighbourhood Guarantee is a commitment that central and local government will work together to improve how places look and feel so that no matter where you live you can expect the same basic foundation – clean streets, decent roads, places to meet, a...
Communities and Local Government, what plans he has to introduce additional protections for hedgehog habitats in planning and development policy.
I refer the hon. Member to the answer given to Question UIN 22119 on 16 January 2025.
Communities and Local Government, how many households were placed in temporary accommodation outside their home local authority area in each of the last five years.
Accredited official statistics on statutory homelessness, including the number of households who are owed a temporary accommodation duty who are in another local authority are published in the financial year and quarterly homelessness statistics on gov.uk...
Communities and Local Government, what steps he is taking to reduce the use of out-of-area temporary accommodation placements for homeless households.
To reduce the use of out of area placements, we must tackle the root causes of homelessness and reduce the number of families in temporary accommodation. To do this we must build more homes, including through the new 10-year £39 billion Social and Afforda...
Communities and Local Government, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of out-of-area homelessness placements on children’s a) school attendance and b) attainment.
To reduce the use of out of area placements, we must tackle the root causes of homelessness and reduce the number of families in temporary accommodation. To do this we must build more homes, including through the new 10-year £39 billion Social and Afforda...
Communities and Local Government, with reference to the Regulator of Social Housing's decision entitled Basildon Borough Council (22UB) - Regulatory Judgement: 15 April 2026, published on 15 April 2026, what steps her Department is taking to ensure that landlords comply with requirements to self-refer significant issues to the regulator.
All registered providers of social housing are required to deliver the outcomes of the regulatory standards set by the independent Regulator of Social Housing. Under the Safety and Quality Standard, landlords must take all reasonable steps to ensure the health and safety of tenants in their homes and provide an effective and timely repairs service for the homes for which they are responsible. Under the Transparency, Influence and Accountability standard, registered providers are required to treat tenants with fairness and respect and take action to deliver fair and equitable outcomes for them as well as, where relevant, prospective tenants. Since the introduction of the proactive consumer regulation regime in April 2024, the Regulator has begun carrying out regular inspections of large providers to ensure they are delivering the outcomes of its standards. The Regulator has strong enforcement powers to take effective action when it identifies serious failings. Following its regulatory judgement, the Regulator will seek assurance that Basildon Borough Council understands the risks to tenants and is taking appropriate action to mitigate them. The Regulator operates a co-regulatory approach, under which landlords are responsible for ensuring they meet the outcomes of the standards and for addressing problems when they arise. Where a problem is material, the Regulator expects landlords to inform them through self-referral and failure to do so may be taken into account by the Regulator when deciding on any appropriate regulatory action.
Communities and Local Government, with reference to the Regulator of Social Housing's decision entitled Basildon Borough Council (22UB) - Regulatory Judgement: 15 April 2026, published on 15 April 2026, what future steps she is considering taking regarding councils who fail to self-refer issues to the Regulator of Social Housing, as occurred with Basildon Council in March 2025.
All registered providers of social housing are required to deliver the outcomes of the regulatory standards set by the independent Regulator of Social Housing. Under the Safety and Quality Standard, landlords must take all reasonable steps to ensure the health and safety of tenants in their homes and provide an effective and timely repairs service for the homes for which they are responsible. Under the Transparency, Influence and Accountability standard, registered providers are required to treat tenants with fairness and respect and take action to deliver fair and equitable outcomes for them as well as, where relevant, prospective tenants. Since the introduction of the proactive consumer regulation regime in April 2024, the Regulator has begun carrying out regular inspections of large providers to ensure they are delivering the outcomes of its standards. The Regulator has strong enforcement powers to take effective action when it identifies serious failings. Following its regulatory judgement, the Regulator will seek assurance that Basildon Borough Council understands the risks to tenants and is taking appropriate action to mitigate them. The Regulator operates a co-regulatory approach, under which landlords are responsible for ensuring they meet the outcomes of the standards and for addressing problems when they arise. Where a problem is material, the Regulator expects landlords to inform them through self-referral and failure to do so may be taken into account by the Regulator when deciding on any appropriate regulatory action.