A Bill to make provision about the acquisition of land and property by local authorities in England outside their own local authority boundaries; to limit the power of local authorities to invest in commercial risk-taking enterprises; to limit public borrowing by local authorities for non-core activities; and for connected purposes.
This bill changes how local authorities in England can buy land or property outside their own boundaries and tightens rules on investing in risky commercial ventures. It also limits borrowing by local authorities for non-core activities, with related provisions to support these aims.
The bill is at its Second Reading in the House of Commons. If it passes this stage, it will move to Committee for detailed scrutiny.
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