A Bill to prohibit the carrying out of construction work in respect of new waste incinerators, other than in cases where substantial construction has already begun; to make provision about the taxation of waste disposed of by way of incineration; to prohibit local authorities from entering into any contract for the incineration of waste which requires them to pay financial penalties if a minimum amount of waste is not delivered for incineration; and for connected purposes.
The bill would prevent building new waste incinerators unless substantial construction has already begun. It would also introduce a tax on waste disposed of by incineration and stop local authorities from entering contracts that penalise them if they do not deliver a minimum amount of waste for incineration; the measures are aimed at limiting incineration and managing costs.
The bill is currently at the second reading in the House of Commons and has yet to progress to committee stage and further readings in both Houses.
Generated 21 February 2026
The next stage for this Bill, Second reading, is scheduled to take place on Friday 27 February 2026, although the House of Commons is not expected to be sitting on that date.
This is a Private Members' Bill and was introduced to Parliament on Tuesday 25 November 2025 under the Ten Minute Rule.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.