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UK Parliament · Bill
Localism Act 2011
Summary
The Localism Act 2011 transfers more power from central government to local councils and communities. It lets neighbourhoods have a say in local planning through referendums, allows councils more freedom to make their own decisions, and gives residents more ways to influence what happens in their area.
A vote to support means
- —Supporting this Act means believing that local communities and councils should have more power to make decisions about their own areas, rather than the government controlling everything from London. It gives people a stronger say in planning decisions, housing, and local services through referendums and neighbourhood planning.
A vote to oppose means
- —Critics worry that giving councils more freedom could lead to unfair decisions without proper oversight, especially on housing and planning. Some also argue it reduces protections for the environment and makes it harder for disadvantaged groups to challenge local decisions.
Cast Your Vote
People's Vote0 votes
0% Support · 00% Oppose · 0
Bill Passage
Commons
- 1st reading13 Dec 2010
- 2nd reading17 Jan 2011
- Committee stage25 Jan 2011
- Report stage17 May 2011
- 3rd reading18 May 2011
Lords
- 1st reading19 May 2011
- 2nd reading7 Jun 2011
- Committee stage20 Jun 2011
- Report stage5 Sept 2011
- 3rd reading31 Oct 2011
Royal Assent15 Nov 2011
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