City of London (Various Powers) 2013
Act of ParliamentThis bill passed all stages in both Houses and received Royal Assent.
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Long title
A Bill to amend the provision for the control of street trading in the City of London; to make provision relating to City walkways; and for related purposes.
Summary
<p>The Bill (as originally introduced) would adjust the current street trading controls within the City of London, in particular to facilitate the holding of occasional events, by amending the City of London (Various Powers) Act 1987. </p><p><strong>Key areas</strong></p><ul><li>empowers the City of London Corporation ('the Corporation') to grant temporary licences to carry out street trading, enabling special events which include an element of street trading to be held</li><li>extends the provisions of the 1987 Act to cover those trading under these temporary licences</li><li>makes additional provision for the seizure of goods when a street trading offence is thought to have occurred</li><li>increases the level of fine that can be imposed on street traders who commit offences under the 1987 Act</li><li>grants powers to the Corporation to set (with proper consultation) charges for street trading</li><li>amends the provisions of the 1987 Act governing the sale of ice cream from premises</li><li>allows the Corporation to charge for applications to vary rights of passage on City walkways.</li></ul>
Progress through Parliament
- Petition to introduce a Private Bill presented to Parliament· Unassigned
29 November 2010 – 29 November 2010
- 1st reading· Lords
24 January 2011 – 24 January 2011
- 2nd reading· Lords
28 April 2011 – 28 April 2011
- Committee stage· Lords
25 April 2012 – 25 April 2012
- 3rd reading· Lords
23 July 2012 – 23 July 2012
- 1st reading· Commons
3 September 2012 – 3 September 2012
- 2nd reading· Commons
26 February 2013 – 26 February 2013
- Motion to suspend Bill till next session considered· Commons
23 April 2013 – 23 April 2013
- Carry-over motion· Lords
25 April 2013 – 25 April 2013
- Bill reintroduced· Lords
13 May 2013 – 13 May 2013
- Bill reintroduced· Commons
14 May 2013 – 14 May 2013
- Committee stage· Commons
16 July 2013 – 16 July 2013
- Report stage· Commons
10 December 2013 – 10 December 2013
- Consideration of Commons amendments and / or reasons· Lords
11 December 2013 – 11 December 2013
- Royal Assent· Unassigned
18 December 2013 – 18 December 2013
Source: UK Parliament Bills API. Bill ID: 798.