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.
House of Commons
30 March 2015
This bill would create a formal Code to define how local government in England should operate independently from central government. It would require public bodies to follow the Code, and any changes to it would need very strong parliamentary approval. It also aims to shield amendments to this Act from the Parliament Act 1911 and sets out provisions on the powers and finances of English local government.
The bill is currently at the 2nd reading in the House of Commons. It would next move to committee stage and then proceed through remaining stages in both Houses if it advances.
Generated 21 February 2026
This Bill was presented to Parliament on 9 July 2014. This is known as the first reading and there was no debate on the Bill at this stage.
The 2014-15 session of Parliament has prorogued and this Bill will make no further progress.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
