Local Government (Independence) Bill
In progressCurrently at: 2nd reading in the Commons.
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Long title
A Bill to define the independence of local government; to regulate the relationship between local and central government in England by means of a statutory Code; to require public authorities to act in compliance with the Code; to provide that the Code may only be amended by means of an Order under the super-affirmative procedure, approved unanimously by each House of Parliament or by a majority in each House equal to or greater than two-thirds of the number of seats in each House; to exclude any Bill to amend this Act from the provisions of the Parliament Act 1911; to make provision regarding the powers and finances of local government in England; and for connected purposes.
Progress through Parliament
- 1st reading· Commons
9 July 2014 – 9 July 2014
- 2nd reading· Commons
Source: UK Parliament Bills API. Bill ID: 1471.