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Leeds City Council Act 2013

Summary

This Act gives Leeds City Council specific legal powers to manage certain aspects of the city. It's a local law that allows the council to do things like borrow money, manage land and buildings, and run services in ways that work best for Leeds rather than following one-size-fits-all national rules.

A vote to support means

  • Supporting this Act means giving Leeds City Council extra powers to manage the city better and deliver services more efficiently. It allows the council to make local decisions quickly without always needing to ask the national government for permission, which can benefit local residents through faster solutions to problems.

A vote to oppose means

  • Some people might worry that giving the council more power without strict oversight could lead to poor decisions or misuse of money. Others might be concerned that less democratic scrutiny could mean the council acts without properly consulting local people first.

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Bill Passage

Commons

  • 1st reading22 Jan 2008
  • 2nd reading12 Jun 2008
  • 2nd reading3 Jun 2009
  • Committee stage8 Jul 2009
  • Report stage28 Jan 2010
  • 3rd reading28 Jan 2010

Lords

  • 1st reading28 Jan 2010
  • 2nd reading19 Oct 2010
  • Committee stage2 Nov 2011
  • 3rd reading3 Dec 2012
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