A Bill to define the term “green spaces” to include urban parks, neighbourhood areas, and significant natural landscapes; to establish a Government Office for Green Spaces and to make provision about the powers and duties of that Office in relation to local authorities and public bodies; to require that Office to advise the Government on the preservation, enhancement, and accessibility of green spaces; to make provision about the promotion of community involvement in protection of green spaces; and for connected purposes.
House of Commons
Caroline VoadenLiberal Democrat
11 September 2025
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The Green Spaces Bill would define what counts as green spaces to include urban parks, neighbourhood spaces, and significant natural landscapes. It would create a Government Office for Green Spaces to advise the Government and oversee local authorities and public bodies on protecting, improving, and making green spaces accessible, while encouraging community involvement in their protection.
The bill is at the second reading in the House of Commons. If it progresses, it would move to committee stage and subsequent readings, then to the Lords for consideration.
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The next stage for this Bill, Second reading, started on Friday 7 March 2025. At 2.30 pm proceedings were interrupted (Standing Order No. 11(2)).
Debate to be resumed on Friday 24 April 2026, although the House of Commons is not expected to be sitting on that date.
This is a Private Members' Bill and was presented to Parliament on Monday 21 October 2024.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
