questionText: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to the Letter dated 19/12/2025 from Steve Reed MP to Council Leaders in England regarding the four day week in local government, committed on 19 March 2026, paper reference DEP2026-0220, what the timetable is for the new Best Value guidance.
answerText: Our current intention is to launch a consultation on the Best Value guidance as soon as possible and publish new Best Value guidance as soon as possible after the consultation.
heading: Local Government: Working Hours