Local Government Act 2010
- Type of Bill:
- Government Bill
- Sponsors:
- Baroness Hanham
- Mr Eric Pickles
Department for Communities and Local Government
Progress of the Bill
Bill started in the House of Lords
- House of Lords
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- House of Commons
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- Royal Assent
Last event
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Royal Assent 16 December, 2010
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16.12.2010
Act of Parliament
| House | Act | Date |
|---|---|---|
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Local Government Act 2010 c.35 | 23.12.2010 |
Latest news on the Local Government Act 2010
Following agreement by both Houses on the text of the Bill it received Royal Assent on 16 December. The Bill is now an Act of Parliament (law).
Summary of the Local Government Act 2010
The Bill gives effect to the Coalition Government’s commitment to put a stop to existing proposals for restructuring of councils in Norfolk, Devon and Suffolk. It would prevent implementation of any of the existing proposals for a single-tier local government structure - which in practice relate to these three counties - under the Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007.Stay up to date
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