Every parliamentary written question tabled by John Whittingdale 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, what steps his Department is taking to reorganise local government in Essex.
Local Government Reorganisation creates a huge opportunity for efficiency and improve public services.Final proposals from councils in Essex were submitted by 26 September. We anticipate launching a statutory consultation in November.
Communities and Local Government, how much funding her Department plans to provide Maldon District Council for culture projects.
This government was elected on a manifesto that stressed a partnership approach with local authorities and an intention to stabilise the funding system, moving away from wasteful competition. Local places will rightly be seeking clarity on previous funding commitments. The government is giving full consideration to this matter, including the hard work undertaken on projects to date.During this time officials remain available for conversations and to discuss any issues impacting delivery that may arise. Officials will keep projects informed on any programme updates.
Communities and Local Government, if she will take steps to undertake a review of the regulation of residential park home sites.
The park homes sector is an important part of the housing market. We recognise that there are longstanding concerns about the regulation of park home sites and the requirement to pay site owners a commission upon sale of a park home. We will set out the Government’s position on these matters in due course.
Communities and Local Government, if she will make it her policy to reduce the proportion of the selling price of a park home that is legally required to be paid to the site owner.
The park homes sector is an important part of the housing market. We recognise that there are longstanding concerns about the regulation of park home sites and the requirement to pay site owners a commission upon sale of a park home. We will set out the Government’s position on these matters in due course.