Local Government Finance

Debate between Steve Reed and Bradley Thomas

Wednesday 11th February 2026 Commons Chamber

[Steve Reed]

I am afraid the hon. Gentleman has misunderstood how it works. An area does not get diluted. The scheme looks at super-output areas on a very small level so we can ensure that the funding goes to those areas with the highest levels of deprivation. I would be happy to write to him about the process if it would help him to better understand how it works.

For the vast majority of councils, increases in council tax will be restricted to 3%, and 2% for the adult social care precept.

[Bradley Thomas (Bromsgrove) (Con)]

Will the Secretary of State give way?

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Steve Reed and Bradley Thomas

Monday 13th October 2025 Commons Chamber

[Steve Reed]

I certainly recognise the problem that the hon. Member describes; it is an issue in North Cornwall and right across the country. On the developer contribution, we are looking at how we can strengthen enforcement, so that where commitments are made, they are delivered on, and local communities are not stranded and left high and dry because the vital infrastructure to support the homes never appears.

[Bradley Thomas (Bromsgrove) (Con)]

8. What steps he is taking to bring long-term empty homes back into occupation.