A Bill to make provision for the governance and operation of parish councils in England; and for connected purposes.
The Bill would set out governance rules for parish councils in England and how they operate. It would require parish councils to follow recognised public-life principles in their conduct, with related provisions to support these reforms across England. It covers governance and operation plus connected measures to implement these reforms.
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This Bill was expected to have its second reading debate on Friday 12 May 2017.
However, as a General Election has now been called and Parliament will be dissolved from 3 May 2017, the Bill falls and no further action will be taken.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
