Source · Select Committees · Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee

Recommendation 19

19

Unfunded mandates contribute to the local government sector's lack of sustainability

Conclusion
Unfunded mandates (responsibilities for local authorities without adequate funding or compensation) contribute to the lack of sustainability in the local government sector. (Conclusion, Paragraph 74)
Government Response

A response document is linked to this report, dated 21 October 2025. Response attribution to this conclusion has not been verified. Read the response document ↗