diff --git a/.github/workflows/ci.yml b/.github/workflows/ci.yml
index cee8bc9..261f9b4 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/ci.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/ci.yml
@@ -6,10 +6,6 @@ on: # yamllint disable-line rule:truthy
     branches: [main]
   pull_request:
     branches: [main]
-    paths-ignore:
-      - "**/*.md"
-      - .gitignore
-      - LICENSE
 
 concurrency:
   group: "${{ github.head_ref || github.ref }}-${{ github.workflow }}"
diff --git a/.github/workflows/codeql.yml b/.github/workflows/codeql.yml
index 017d9b4..1dd1b6b 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/codeql.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/codeql.yml
@@ -13,10 +13,7 @@ on: # yamllint disable-line rule:truthy
   pull_request:
     # The branches below must be a subset of the branches above
     branches: [main]
-    paths-ignore:
-      - "**/*.md"
-      - .gitignore
-      - LICENSE
+
   schedule:
     # Run on a daily interval at 12pm UTC
     - cron: "0 12 * * *"
diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 75ce0c0..363122a 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -136,7 +136,8 @@ directory should match the name of the repository you want to create.
 
 #### Initialising a Git Repository and Pushing to GitHub
 
-**This step is only required if you answered `No` to the `set_up_git_repo` question. Otherwise, this would
+**This step is only required if you answered `No` to the `Do you want to set up the git repository?` question.
+Otherwise, this would
 have been automatically done for you.**
 
 1. Go to your project directory, and initialise a git repository and make the initial commit
@@ -186,8 +187,9 @@ Few key points to note are:
 - **[Security Alerts](https://github.com/ONSdigital/ons-template/wiki/6.2-Security)**: Make use of Secret scanning and
   Push protection. Dependabot alerts will be enabled by default when using this template.
 
-If you answered `Yes` to the `set_up_git_repo` question, then these settings would have been automatically configured
-for you. However, it is recommended to review these settings to ensure they meet your requirements.
+If you answered `Yes` to the `Do you want to set up the git repository?` question, then these settings would have been
+automatically configured for you. However, it is recommended to review these settings to ensure they meet your
+requirements.
 
 #### 3. MegaLinter
 
diff --git a/project_template/.github/workflows/ci.yml.jinja b/project_template/.github/workflows/ci.yml.jinja
index 0b25d70..e8d42e8 100644
--- a/project_template/.github/workflows/ci.yml.jinja
+++ b/project_template/.github/workflows/ci.yml.jinja
@@ -6,10 +6,6 @@ on: # yamllint disable-line rule:truthy
     branches: [main]
   pull_request:
     branches: [main]
-    paths-ignore:
-      - "**/*.md"
-      - .gitignore
-      - LICENSE
 
 concurrency:
   {% raw -%}
diff --git a/project_template/.github/workflows/{% if is_public_repo %}codeql.yml{% endif %} b/project_template/.github/workflows/{% if is_public_repo %}codeql.yml{% endif %}
index 017d9b4..1dd1b6b 100644
--- a/project_template/.github/workflows/{% if is_public_repo %}codeql.yml{% endif %}	
+++ b/project_template/.github/workflows/{% if is_public_repo %}codeql.yml{% endif %}	
@@ -13,10 +13,7 @@ on: # yamllint disable-line rule:truthy
   pull_request:
     # The branches below must be a subset of the branches above
     branches: [main]
-    paths-ignore:
-      - "**/*.md"
-      - .gitignore
-      - LICENSE
+
   schedule:
     # Run on a daily interval at 12pm UTC
     - cron: "0 12 * * *"