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UK Parliament · Public Bill · No. 0808

Localism Act 2011

[As Introduced]
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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.

Presented by Mr Eric Pickles
supported by Baroness Hanham.
✓ Passed into lawPublicLords
Official Ballot · Open Govt

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The people's count45 votes
67% Aye · 3033% No · 15
MPs' votePassed without division
No division called, Third Reading carried on the voices.

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