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Local Audit Framework Reform

Local Audit Framework Reform addresses modernization of the audit and accountability system for English local authorities, led by the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities. The reform programme includes establishing a new Local Audit Office (LAO) as a single oversight body and updating the Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 to enable modern data analytics and fraud detection. Current status is active with the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill laid in Parliament in July 2025, targeting elimination of qualified or disclaimed local authority accounts by 2027–28.

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26 Mar 2026 | Announcement Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

Outcomes of the 27 February 2026 local audit backstop

UIN: HCWS1474 When this government took office in July 2024, one of its top priorities was to fix the broken local audit system it inherited, which was failing both local bodies and taxpayers alike. Determined to fix the foundations, restore …

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26 Mar 2026 | Announcement Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

Outcomes of the 27 February 2026 local audit backstop

UIN: HLWS1478 My Honourable Friend the Minister of State for Local Government and Homelessness (Alison McGovern MP) has today made the following statement:When this government took office in July 2024, one of its top priorities was to fix the broken …

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17 Mar 2026 | Announcement Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

Local Government Best Value

UIN: HCWS1410 I have previously updated this House that this Government will do what it takes to fix the foundations of local government. That includes taking prompt and direct action when councils are failing their Best Value Duty. In that …

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2 Dec 2025 | Announcement Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

Local Audit Build-back Progress

UIN: HCWS1119 Since this Government came to power last year, it has worked tirelessly to fix the broken local audit system in England, so people can trust that their council tax is being spent well. To ensure continued progress and …

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2 Dec 2025 | Announcement Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

Local Audit Build-back Progress

UIN: HLWS1118 My Honourable Friend the Minister of State for Local Government and Homelessness (Alison McGovern MP) has today made the following statement:Since this Government came to power last year, it has worked tirelessly to fix the broken local audit …

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11 Nov 2025 | Announcement Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

Standards for local authorities in England

UIN: HCWS1032 This Government is committed to greater devolution and determined to fix the foundations of local government and build a better future for local politics.We want local and regional government in England to attract and retain the best possible …

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22 Jan 2025 | Announcement Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

Local Government Best Value

UIN: HCWS378 All Honourable Members will recognise the importance of having well-functioning local councils which provide essential statutory services that local residents rely upon. To do this we need to get the basics right: resetting the framework to ensure the …

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30 Jul 2024 | Announcement Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

Local Audit Backlog

UIN: HCWS46 Local authorities and other local bodies, including police, fire, transport and waste authorities, as well as national parks, provide vital public services to local communities. Effective local audit ensures transparency and accountability for public mone...

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30 Jul 2024 | Announcement Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

Local Audit Backlog

UIN: HLWS46 My Honourable Friend the Minister of State for Local Government and English Devolution (Jim McMahon OBE MP) has today made the following statement:Local authorities and other local bodies, including police, fire, transport and waste authorities, as well a...

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22 Feb 2024 | Announcement Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities linked

Local Government Stewardship Update

UIN: HCWS280 All Honourable Members will recognise the critical role local councils play in providing essential statutory services to their residents and being accountable to the communities they serve. Where councils do not meet the high standards that we set …

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