"It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Stuart.
I congratulate the hon. Member for Huntingdon (Ben Obese-Jecty) on securing this debate on local government reorganisation in Cambridgeshire. His speech was very thoughtful. He covered quite a lot of ground, including ICB boundaries, devolution and the fair funding …..." Jim McMahon - View Speech
"Local audit is the bedrock of local accountability and transparency, and of trust and confidence in councils to spend taxpayer money wisely. But 14 years of neglect took the system to breaking point and damaged a key part of our early warning system over local government finances at the time …..." Jim McMahon - View Speech
"Following the local government finance settlement on 3 February 2025, the Government confirmed a £5 million grant to support local authorities facing significant increases in special levies from internal drainage boards. This represents a £2 million uplift from the originally announced £3 million, reflecting the Government’s recognition of the continued …..." Jim McMahon - View Speech
"Local government delivers over 800 essential services that we all rely on, including to the most vulnerable in society. From shaping local places to supporting community wellbeing, councils directly impact the daily lives of local people, whether they feel safe, feel they belong, and whether they are satisfied with their …..." Jim McMahon - View Speech
"I begin by thanking my hon. Friend the Member for Vauxhall and Camberwell Green (Florence Eshalomi), the Chair of the Select Committee, for opening the debate with her usual diligence and, rightfully, her challenge. I also pay tribute to all the other members of the Committee who were in the …..." Jim McMahon - View Speech
"Today, I will update Parliament on the Government’s ambitious plans to introduce legislation which will simplify governance arrangements for local authorities in England and to ensure local communities have the right mechanisms to engage with their council.
In the English Devolution White Paper, the Government committed to bring in consistent …..." Jim McMahon - View Speech
"Today, I am updating Parliament on the Government’s plans to review governance arrangements for local authorities in England. Our goal is to ensure that local communities have the right mechanisms to engage effectively with their councils.
In the English Devolution White Paper, the Government committed to establishing consistent and accountable …..." Jim McMahon - View Speech
"This Government were elected on a manifesto to fix the foundations local government so that taxpayers can once again rely on strong and reliable local services. After 14 years of service cuts and managed decline by the previous Government, councils across the country were on their knees. We are committed …..." Jim McMahon - View Speech
"As I have previously stated when updating the House, this Government are committed to resetting the relationship with local and regional government, and to establishing partnerships built on mutual respect, collaboration and meaningful engagement. Local councils must be fit, legal and decent, and this Government are taking the action necessary …..." Jim McMahon - View Speech
"As I told the House on 5 February, I have issued invitations under the Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007 to all councils in two-tier areas and their small neighbouring unitary authorities to work together to develop proposals for unitary local government. This reform will mean more …..." Jim McMahon - View Speech