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Local Authorities (Social Equality Audits) Bill

To require local authorities to collate and publish specific, economic and other data on an annual basis; and for connected puposes

Originating House

House of Commons

Last Updated

20 October 2008

In Plain English

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The Bill would require every local authority to collect certain data each year and publish it for the public. It focuses on data related to social equality, including economic indicators, to improve transparency and help inform policy and local equality assessments. It also enables related purposes to support these aims.

Key Points

Local authorities must collate specific data annually.
The data includes economic indicators and other information related to social equality.
The data must be published publicly to improve transparency and accountability.
The measure is connected to social equality audits and related purposes.
Applies to local authorities, supporting better insight into local equality and policy needs.

Progress

The Bill is at the second reading in the House of Commons, meaning it is in the early stages of its passage through Parliament.

Who is affected?

Local authorities and their staffResidents and local communitiesResearchers, academics, equality organisations and think tanksLocal businesses and organisations that rely on public data

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