Member

The Bill is also a landmark moment for our communities. It will hardwire community engagement into the way that local authorities work through the neighbourhood governance duty. It restores pride to our communities by helping to address the blight of vacant shops on our high streets, banning upwards-only rent reviews. The Government’s community right-to-buy policy puts more power into the hands of communities to protect their local assets. After these assurances, I hope that the noble Baronesses will feel able not to press their amendments.