House
of Commons - Written Answers 26 October 2010
Julian
Smith: To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local
Government if he will bring forward proposals to encourage district councils to
take into account the views of parish councils and parish meetings in making
decisions at a local level. [18933]
Robert
Neill: The Government are committed to a localism agenda where
decisions are taken at the most appropriate local level, and expect all tiers
of local government to work together constructively for the benefit of local
communities. We expect our localism policies, such as our commitment to reform
the planning system to give neighbourhoods far more ability to determine the
shape of the places in which their inhabitants live, will provide real
opportunities for an increased role for parish councils and parish meetings.
Our forthcoming Localism Bill will make provision for such measures.
House of Commons Written Answers 22 October 2010
Julian
Smith: To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local
Government what guidance his Department has issued on the conduct of its review
of parish boundaries. [18934]
Robert
Neill: The Department has published Guidance on Community
Governance Reviews jointly with the Local Government Boundary Commission for
England to assist principal councils when undertaking parish boundary reviews.
The guidance can be seen at:
http://www.communities.gov.uk/publications/localgovernment/guidancecommunitygovernance2010#