Early day motion · EDM 77 · 29 Jul 2024

Inclusion of district councils in devolution negotiations

Tabled by Max Wilkinson (Liberal Democrat) 22 signatures

The motion

That this House recognises the crucial role played by district councils in delivering services to communities across the country; welcomes the Government’s commitment to further devolution talks; notes with concern initial comments from ministers that negotiations would take place with county councils only; but further welcomes subsequent suggestions that district councils would be consulted; and calls for the Government to commit to working with district councils whose expertise, local networks and knowledge for example supporting local economic development, housing and planning are key to a successful outcome.