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Member

Speaking in the House of Lords on 9 February 2026

Debate

English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill

Contribution

Amendment 194, on “community wealth building”, is a brilliant amendment—they all are. It would introduce a requirement for strategic authorities to prepare community wealth building action plans. This amendment has been developed with organisations that have been at the forefront of this work for many years, including the Centre for Local Economic Strategies. Its purpose is straightforward: to give strategic authorities a clear framework to bring together partners across their areas to build stronger and fairer local economies.

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