Local Referendums Bill | TrackPolitics

Originating House

House of Commons

Parliament last updated

1 May 2012

In Plain English

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The Local Referendums Bill would create a legal framework for binding local referendums. It outlines how such referendums would be conducted, who administers them, and how the results would bind local authorities. It also includes related provisions on administration and enforcement.

Key Points

Establishes a statutory framework for binding local referendums.
Sets out who may trigger a local referendum and the procedures to follow.
Covers funding, organisation, and conduct to ensure legitimacy.
Provides provisions on enforcing and giving effect to referendum outcomes by local authorities.

Progress

The bill is currently at the 2nd Reading stage in the House of Commons, following its first reading on 26 July 2010.

Who is affected?

Local residents and communitiesLocal authorities and councilsElectoral administrators and election staffLocal political organisations and campaign groupsBusinesses and organisations affected by local policy decisions

Generated 21 February 2026

Bill Stages

1st readingCommons

26 Jul 2010

2nd readingCommons

Committee stageCommons

Report stageCommons

3rd readingCommons

1st readingLords

2nd readingLords

Committee stageLords

Report stageLords

3rd readingLords

Royal Assent

Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - Local Referendums

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.

Documents (1)

Bill 66 2010-11 (as introduced)

BillCommons

21 Oct 2010

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.