Question to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government:

To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they will take to support the regeneration of seaside towns.

Every town and city across the country has a vital contribution to make to our economy and we are committed to transferring power out of Westminster, and into local communities. We will give local leaders – including those in coastal communities – a range of new powers and tools to kickstart their economies and transform their neighbourhoods and high streets.

Our English Devolution Bill will support coastal communities, empowering them with a strong new ‘right to buy’ beloved community assets, such as empty shops, pubs, and community spaces. We will also introduce a registration scheme for short-term lets to protect the spirit and fabric of communities and let them reap the benefits of thriving tourism. Details of this, and future policy on holiday lets, will be published in due course.