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Local Transport Act 2008
Summary
The Local Transport Act 2008 gives local councils in England greater control over planning and delivering transport services in their areas. It allows them to make decisions about buses, cycling schemes, and other local transport to suit their community's needs, rather than relying so much on national government decisions.
A vote to support means
- —Supporting this Act means backing measures to improve local transport like buses, trains, and cycling routes in your area. It gives local councils more power to plan and run transport services that better meet their communities' needs, making it easier and cheaper for people to get around.
A vote to oppose means
- —Critics worry it could lead to higher local taxes to pay for transport improvements. Some also fear that giving councils more control might create inconsistent services across different areas, and that it doesn't do enough to tackle rising fuel costs or congestion in cities.
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Bill Passage
Commons
- 1st reading31 Jan 2008
- 2nd reading26 Mar 2008
- Committee stage22 Apr 2008
- Report stage27 Oct 2008
- 3rd reading27 Oct 2008
Lords
- 1st reading7 Nov 2007
- 2nd reading20 Nov 2007
- Committee stage6 Dec 2007
- Report stage16 Jan 2008
- 3rd reading30 Jan 2008
Royal Assent26 Nov 2008
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