Office for Local Government

(asked on 18th September 2023) - View Source

Question to the Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities:

To ask the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, what steps he is taking to ensure the independence of the Office of Local Government.


Answered by
Lee Rowley Portrait
Lee Rowley
Minister of State (Minister for Housing)
This question was answered on 16th October 2023

It is intended that Oflog has a degree of separation from government to support its objectives, and we will continue to facilitate that set up in the months ahead.

The Secretary of State has already appointed an independent chair, Lord (Amyas) Morse. Lord Morse has, and will continue to, provide independent advice, support, and challenge to Oflog's strategic vision, functions, and delivery priorities.

Oflog's governance structures and processes will be communicated transparently, and the department will adopt mechanisms and governance arrangements to facilitate Oflog's work.

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