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Local Government Finance Act 2012
Summary
This Act changed how local councils in England are funded and governed. It introduced new business rates systems, allowed councils to keep more local tax revenue, and gave them more control over their budgets—but these changes meant less money from central government for many councils.
A vote to support means
- —Supporting this Act means backing reforms to how local councils get their money and make decisions. Supporters believe it gives councils more freedom to run their services efficiently and allows them to keep more of the money they raise locally, rather than depending entirely on government grants.
A vote to oppose means
- —Critics worry that the Act reduces funding to poorer councils that need more help, while allowing wealthier areas to keep more money for themselves. Some also concern that removing government oversight could lead to unfair treatment of services and higher council taxes for residents.
Cast Your Vote
People's Vote0 votes
0% Support · 00% Oppose · 0
Parliament's Vote427 MPs
63% Ayes · 26937% Noes · 158
Bill Passage
Commons
- 1st reading19 Dec 2011
- 2nd reading10 Jan 2012
- Committee stage18 Jan 2012
- 1st reading10 May 2012
- 2nd reading10 May 2012
- Report stage21 May 2012
- 3rd reading21 May 2012
Lords
- 1st reading22 May 2012
- 2nd reading12 Jun 2012
- Committee stage3 Jul 2012
- Report stage10 Oct 2012
- 3rd reading22 Oct 2012
Royal Assent31 Oct 2012
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