Every parliamentary written question tabled by Andrew Snowden 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 estimate he has made of the number of additional homes required in local planning authority areas in Fylde constituency to meet the revised housing target methodology.
I refer the hon. Member to the answer given to Question UIN 75868 on 15 September 2025.
Communities and Local Government, what conversations he has had with the Home Office about the adequacy of current laws around councillors declaring pecuniary interests when voting on planning matters.
Under the Localism Act 2011, councillors must register and declare any disclosable pecuniary interests, and must not participate in discussion or vote on matters where interest exists, unless a dispensation is granted. Failure to comply may be a criminal ...
Communities and Local Government, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of local government reorganisation on the strength of existing local plans.
I refer the hon. Member to the answer given to Question UIN 9273 on 16 June 2026.
Communities and Local Government, where the Government's new Place Unit will be based.
I refer the hon. Member to the Written Ministerial Statement made on 16 June 2026 (HCWS117) which announced the establishment of the Place Unit as part of a package of communities and public service reform. This Unit is based in MHCLG and works closely wi...
Communities and Local Government, what budget has been allocated to the newly established Place Unit.
I refer the hon. Member to the Written Ministerial Statement made on 16 June 2026 (HCWS117) which announced the establishment of the Place Unit as part of a package of communities and public service reform. This Unit is based in MHCLG and works closely wi...
Communities and Local Government, what measures are being considered to improve value for money in the procurement of temporary accommodation.
The government is committed to helping councils invest in good-quality, value-for-money temporary accommodation, reducing reliance on expensive Bed and Breakfast and nightly paid accommodation, and supporting local authorities to develop effective deliver...
Communities and Local Government, which local authorities have been selected to participate in pilot schemes testing alternative voting arrangements under the Representation of the People Bill.
The Representation of the People Bill is currently undergoing its parliamentary passage and does not include any power to pilot alternative voting arrangements. The Government worked with four local authorities - Cambridge, Milton Keynes, North Hertfordsh...
Communities and Local Government, when he expects to launch consultation on extending the Right to Manage to housing association tenants.
I refer the hon. Member to the Written Ministerial Statement (HCWS117) made on 16 June.
Communities and Local Government, what criteria will be used to select the 25 places participating in the Community Power Pilots; and if communities in the Fylde constituency can be considered.
We will publish more information on Community Power Pilots, including the places we will be working with and the criteria that will be used, in due course.
Communities and Local Government, how the £61 million Pride in Place Community Right to Buy Fund will be allocated between regions; and how much Fylde constituency will receive.
The Government has introduced the Pride in Place Community Right to Buy Fund, backed by £61 million, to empower communities to take ownership of valued local assets such as pubs, shops and community centres, helping to reverse the decline in shared public...
Communities and Local Government, what arrangements are in place to help ensure local communities are represented in the work of the Place Unit.
The Place Unit will act as convenors between government departments and local stakeholders. It will build on and extend MHCLG’s strong existing engagement with communities and local leaders, ensuring the insights, priorities and voice of communities acros...
Communities and Local Government, what safeguards will be put in place to ensure local authority autonomy is maintained when procurement functions are undertaken at a regional level.
The Procurement Act 2023 reformed the rules that govern public procurement, replacing the old bureaucratic and process-driven EU regime. Supported by greater transparency and a bespoke approach to procurement, the Act provides greater flexibility for buye...
Communities and Local Government, pursuant to the answer to Question 7774 of 12th June 2026, whether organisations that have previously undertaken political campaigning, lobbying or electoral activities will be e
The Department intends to be transparent in the delivery of the Democratic Engagement Fund. In line with standard government grant practice, details of successful applicants and funding allocations are expected to be published following award decisions in...
Communities and Local Government, pursuant to the written answer to 7774 of 12th June 2026, whether the Department plans to publish the names of organisations awarded funding through the Democratic Engagement Fun
The Department intends to be transparent in the delivery of the Democratic Engagement Fund. In line with standard government grant practice, details of successful applicants and funding allocations are expected to be published following award decisions in...
Communities and Local Government, what estimate he has made of the cost to local authorities of providing temporary accommodation in 2025–26.
In 2025/26, temporary accommodation was funded across different funding sources, including the Local Government Financial Settlement and the Homelessness Prevention Grant. Allocations for the Homelessness Prevention Grant for 2025/26 can be found here. En...
Communities and Local Government, what estimate he has made of the number of landlords who have exited the private rented sector since July 2024.
English Housing Survey 2024-2025 data, which can be found on gov.uk here, indicates that the size of the private rented sector remains stable at around 19% of households in England. My Department has made no specific assessment of the availability of rent...
Communities and Local Government, how many homes with planning permission remain unbuilt in (i) Lancashire and (ii) Fylde constituency.
I refer the hon. Member to the answer given to Question UIN 122315 on 1 April 2026.
Communities and Local Government, what funding has been provided to Lancashire local authorities for homelessness prevention in 2025-26.
The Homelessness Prevention Grant (HPG) was allocated to councils across England based on local homelessness pressures and is used to meet local needs. This funding is in addition to the Local Government Finance Settlement, which is also used to fund home...
Communities and Local Government, what proportion of affordable housing delivered in the last year was provided through Section 106 agreements.
The number of affordable homes delivered through Section 106 agreements can be found in Live Table 1000C on gov.uk here. Pre-announced scheduled revisions to the time series will be published on 25 June 2026.
Communities and Local Government, what assessment he has made of the impact of the abolition of section 21 notices on the availability of rental accommodation.
English Housing Survey 2024-2025 data, which can be found on gov.uk here, indicates that the size of the private rented sector remains stable at around 19% of households in England. My Department has made no specific assessment of the availability of rent...