Amenity Land (Purchase by Local Authorities) Bill

A Bill to make provision for the compulsory purchase of amenity land by local authorities for a nominal sum in certain circumstances; and for connected purposes.

Originating House

House of Commons

Sponsor

Daisy CooperLiberal Democrat

Parliament last updated

26 March 2026

In Plain English

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This Bill would allow local authorities to compulsorily purchase amenity land for a nominal sum in specific circumstances, with the aim of protecting or improving access to parks and other community spaces. It creates a framework for such purchases and related purposes, and is currently at the 2nd reading stage in the Commons.

Key Points

Allows local authorities to compulsorily purchase amenity land for a nominal sum in certain circumstances.
Aims to protect or improve access to parks, open spaces and other community amenities for local residents.
Sets out the framework and conditions for such purchases and related purposes (the 'connected purposes').
The bill is being considered in the Commons, introduced by Daisy Cooper (Liberal Democrat); 1st reading completed on 25 March 2026, 2nd reading scheduled for 29 May 2026.

Progress

The bill has completed its 1st reading and is now at the 2nd reading in the Commons, with the next stage scheduled for 29 May 2026.

Who is affected?

Local authoritiesOwners/holders of amenity landCommunities and residents who use amenity landAmenity land charities or trusts and other managing bodiesPublic bodies involved in land use and planning

Generated 27 March 2026

Bill Stages

1st readingCommons

25 Mar 2026

2nd readingCommons

29 May 2026

Committee stageCommons

Report stageCommons

3rd readingCommons

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Updates & Documents

News (1)

Amenity Land (Purchase by Local Authorities) Bill

26 Mar 2026

The next stage for this Bill, Second reading, is scheduled to take place on Friday 29 May 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 Wednesday 25 March 2026.

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.