Governance arrangements in local government

Early day motion 1649, tabled 10 July 2025 by Ayoub Khan (Independent). Signed by 4 members.

That this House recognises the value of the committee system as a democratic and transparent form of local governance, allowing decisions to be made collectively by elected councillors from across political parties; notes that the committee system enhances accountability, fosters cross-party collaboration, and ensures that a wider range of voices are included in decision-making; is concerned by any moves from central government that may compel councils to adopt alternative forms of governance, such as the executive or cabinet model, regardless of local preference; believes that local authorities are best placed to determine their own governance arrangements in accordance with the principles of local democracy and subsidiarity; and therefore calls on the Government to guarantee councils the continued right to adopt or retain the committee system without restriction or pressure, now and in the future.

Signatures by party: Green 3, Independent 1.