A Bill to require public consultation to be carried out in local areas where the sale of park or playing field land owned by a public body is proposed; to require referendums on such proposals in certain circumstances; and for connected purposes.
House of Commons
12 February 2016
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This bill would require public consultation when a public body plans to sell park or playing field land. In some cases it would also require a local referendum on the sale. It also contains related provisions intended to protect public ownership of parks and playing fields.
The bill is currently at the 2nd reading in the House of Commons. No further stages are shown in the provided information.
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13 Jul 2015
5 Feb 2016
This Bill had its second reading debate on Friday 5 February 2016. The Bill did not pass second reading and will not make any further progress.
This Bill was introduced to Parliament on 13 July 2015 under the Ten Minute Rule. This allows an MP to make his or her case for a new bill in a speech lasting up to ten minutes. An opposing speech may also be made before the House decides whether or not the bill should be introduced. If the MP is successful the bill is taken to have had its first reading.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
