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UK Parliament · Public Bill · No. 1679

Parks and Playing Fields in Public Ownership (Protection from Sale) Bill

[As Introduced]
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This bill aims to stop publiclyowned parks and playing fields from being sold. It protects green spaces that belong to councils or other public bodies, ensuring they stay as places where people can play sports, exercise, and spend time outdoors rather than being developed or sold for profit.

Presented by Tom Pursglove.
HybridLords2nd reading
Official Ballot · Open Govt

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The people's count45 votes
67% Aye · 3033% No · 15
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Bill passage

Commons

  • 1st reading13 Jul 2015
  • 2nd reading5 Feb 2016