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.
House of Commons
Sir Christopher ChopeConservative
5 May 2021
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The Local Authorities (Borrowing and Investment) Bill would tighten how English local authorities borrow money, invest funds and buy land or property outside their own areas. It aims to curb risky commercial investments and borrowing for non-core activities, so that spending stays focused on essential local services.
The Bill is currently at the 2nd reading in the House of Commons, having had its 1st reading in February 2020. It has not yet progressed to Committee or Report stages.
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