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.
The Local Authorities (Borrowing and Investment) Bill would change how English local authorities borrow and invest. It would restrict acquiring land or property outside their own boundaries, limit investments in high-risk commercial ventures, and cap borrowing for non-core activities. It also includes provisions to support these limits.
The bill is currently at the Second Reading in the House of Commons. If supported, it would proceed to the Committee stage for detailed scrutiny.
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