A Bill to allow local authorities which have opted for a mayor and cabinet executive in a referendum to hold further referendums under Part 1A of the Local Government Act 2000.
House of Lords
12 May 2016
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This Bill would let local authorities that already chose a mayor and cabinet to hold further referendums on their governance using the existing Part 1A framework from the Local Government Act 2000. It enables another referendum without creating new primary legislation. The bill is currently under consideration in the House of Lords, at its 2nd Reading stage.
The bill originated in the House of Lords and is now at the 2nd Reading stage in the Lords; it has not yet progressed to the Commons.
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8 Jun 2015
First reading took place on 8 June. This stage is a formality that signals the start of the Bill's journey through the Lords.
Second reading - the general debate on all aspects of the Bill - is yet to be scheduled.
The 2015/16 session of parliament has ended and this Bill will make no further progress.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
