Local Government (Amendment) Bill

A Bill to amend the Local Government Act 1992 to allow for the establishment of unitary authorities throughout England; and for connected purposes.

Originating House

House of Commons

Parliament last updated

1 May 2012

In Plain English

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This bill would amend the Local Government Act 1992 to allow the creation of unitary local authorities anywhere in England. That means areas could shift from a two-tier system of county and district councils to a single council responsible for all local government services there, with related reforms covered under 'connected purposes'.

Key Points

Amends the Local Government Act 1992 to permit the establishment of unitary authorities across England.
Enables reorganisation from two-tier county/district systems to single-tier authorities in new areas.
Includes provisions for related or 'connected' reforms needed to implement such changes.

Who is affected?

Residents of areas proposed for unitary authoritiesEmployees and councillors of local authorities that might be reorganisedParish and town councils in affected areasLocal businesses and organisations relying on local government servicesPublic service users who access local government services

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Bill Stages

1st readingCommons

31 Jan 2012

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Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - Local Government (Amendment)

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.

Parliamentary Votes (0)

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