A Bill applying to England to provide for the introduction of first past the post elections of mayors, the London Assembly and Police and Crime Commissioners; to require elections for mayors, the London Assembly, Police and Crime Commissioners and local authorities to take place on the same day; to abolish the election of councillors by halves or thirds to local authorities; to allow a person to be a Member of the House of Commons and to hold any elected local government office, including that of Police and Crime Commissioner, at the same time; and for connected purposes.
House of Commons
28 March 2017
This bill would reform how some public elections are run in England. It would introduce first past the post voting for mayors, the London Assembly and Police and Crime Commissioners; require related elections to take place on the same day; end the practice of electing councillors by halves or thirds; and allow a Member of Parliament to hold a local elected office at the same time, along with other related provisions.
The bill is currently at the second reading in the House of Commons. If it progresses, it would typically move to committee stage and then to a third reading, before moving to the Lords.
Generated 21 February 2026
This Bill was expected to resume its second reading debate on Friday 24 March 2017 but the order was not moved so the bill has effectively been dropped by its sponsoring MP and will not progress any further.
If you require any further information about the Bill then please contact the sponsoring MP Mr Ranil Jayawardena.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
