Parishes lined up for greater powers in devo White Paper

摘要

More powers for town and parish councils are earmarked in a radical shake-up of town and county hall structures due in the autumn White Paper on devolution. Confirming last week the Government will be 'pressing ahead with the publication of our White Paper on devolution and local recovery this autumn' local government minister Simon Clarke said the plans would 'remove the complexity of governance and reduce costs to the taxpayer while making space for town and parish councils to be genuinely empowered'. Speaking at the Local Government Association virtual conference he added: 'I'm acutely aware of the vital contribution that town and parish councils make to everyday life, whether it's keeping public toilets open, running car parks or maintaining natural spaces which have been a lifeline to many throughout this time.' He added:' 1 really do want to say a thank you to parish and town councils who have been doing amazing work.'