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Local Government (Governance) Bill

A Bill to require local authorities to operate a committee system of internal governance; and for connected purposes.

Originating House

House of Commons

Last Updated

5 May 2021

In Plain English

AI-generated

This bill would require local authorities to operate a formal committee-based system for internal governance. It would set out how those committees should work and what powers they have, and it includes connected provisions to support putting the system in place.

Key Points

Requires local authorities to adopt a formal committee-based system for internal governance.
Sets out how the committee system should operate, including decision-making and oversight processes.
Includes connected provisions to support implementation, such as transitional arrangements.

Who is affected?

Councillors (local authority elected representatives)Local authority staff and officersLocal residents and communitiesLocal businesses and organisations that rely on or interact with councilsBodies responsible for local government oversight and accountability (e.g., audit and scrutiny bodies)

Generated 21 February 2026

Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - Local Government (Governance)

1 Jan 1970

The Bill failed to complete its passage through Parliament before the end of the session. This means the Bill will make no further progress.

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.

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