Local Government Finance Settlement

Mark Pawsey Excerpts

Tuesday 19th December 2017 Commons Chamber

[Sajid Javid]

What today’s announcement has done is make sure that local authorities have the resources they need to look after their local communities.

[Mark Pawsey (Rugby) (Con)]

I welcome the fact that progressive councils such as Rugby Borough Council will continue to receive incentives to provide much-needed new housing through the retention of the new homes bonus. Will the Secretary of State also confirm that they will be rewarded for doing the right thing by continuing to make available adequate land for commercial development?

[Sajid Javid]

Yes, my hon. Friend raises an important point. We had a number of representations from local authorities for us to provide some continuity and certainty on the new homes bonus, which is exactly what I have proposed today. I hope that continues to lead councils such as Rugby, and others, to plan for the homes and commercial property that local communities need, so that they can have stronger local business and enterprise.