Sustainable Communities Act 2007 (Amendment) Act 2010
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 Sustainable Communities Act 2007 to make provision regarding town and parish councils, local decision-making and expenditure and the consideration of proposals; and for connected purposes.
Summary
<p>The Bill seeks to amend the 2007 Act by setting a deadline for the Secretary of State to initiate the next round of proposals from local authorities for enhancing the sustainability of local communities. </p><p>It provides for regulations to be made specifying the rules for this process. These regulations will also cover parish council involvement and the role of local petitioning. There is also provision for greater flexibility in decision-making on proposals.</p>
Progress through Parliament
- 1st reading· Commons
16 December 2009 – 16 December 2009
- 2nd reading· Commons
26 February 2010 – 26 February 2010
- Committee stage· Commons
9 March 2010 – 9 March 2010
- Report stage· Commons
8 April 2010 – 8 April 2010
- 3rd reading· Commons
8 April 2010 – 8 April 2010
- 1st reading· Lords
8 April 2010 – 8 April 2010
- 2nd reading· Lords
8 April 2010 – 8 April 2010
- Committee negatived· Lords
8 April 2010 – 8 April 2010
- 3rd reading· Lords
8 April 2010 – 8 April 2010
- Royal Assent· Unassigned
8 April 2010 – 8 April 2010
Source: UK Parliament Bills API. Bill ID: 574.