English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill 2024-26


make provision about combined authorities, combined county authorities, the Greater London Authority, local councils, police and crime commissioners and fire and rescue authorities, local audit and terms in business tenancies about rent.

What is this Bill?

The English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill is a Government Bill tabled by a Minister of the Crown.

Is this Bill currently before Parliament?

Yes. This Bill was introduced on 10 July 2025 and is currently before Parliament.

Whose idea is this Bill?

Government Bills implement the legislative agenda of the Government. This agenda, and the Bills that will implement it, are outlined in the Queen's Speech at the Session's State Opening of Parliament.

What type of Bill is this?

Government Bills are technically Presentation Bills, but the Government can use its legislative time to ensure the schedule of debates to scrutinise the Bill.

So is this going to become a law?

Though the Bill can be amended from its original form, the Bill will almost certainly be enacted in law before the end of the Session, or will be carried over to the subsequent Session.

How can I find out exactly what this Bill does?

The most straightforward information is contained in the initial Explanatory Notes for the Bill.

Would you like to know more?

See these Glossary articles for more information: Government Bills, Process of a Bill

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Next Event: Thursday 23rd October 2025 - Committee stage

Last Event: Tuesday 21st October 2025 - Committee stage: 7th sitting (Commons)

519 Amendments have been proposed for this Bill
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Bill Progession through Parliament

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Latest Key documents

Timeline of Bill Documents and Stages

30th October 2025
Committee stage (Commons)
28th October 2025
Committee stage (Commons)
24th October 2025
Amendment Paper
Notices of Amendments as at 24 October 2025
23rd October 2025
Committee stage (Commons)
23rd October 2025
Written evidence
Written evidence submitted by Martin Smith, Councillor for Dore & Totley Ward, Leader of the Liberal Democrat Group, Sheffield City Council (EDCEB46)
23rd October 2025
Amendment Paper
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 23 October 2025

408

Alison Bennett (LD) - Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Care and Carers)
Vikki Slade (LD) - Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Tabled: 23 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 23 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

★ Schedule 27, page 279, line 17, at end insert- "(2A) The local authority must also arrange with the owner of the land for the preferred community buyer to have had the opportunity to view the land prior to a meeting under subsection (2)."

Gov 245

Miatta Fahnbulleh (LAB) - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Martin Wrigley (LD)
Tabled: 23 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 23 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

Clause 78, page 76, leave out lines 11 and 12 and insert- "(c) any other provision of this Act comes into force (including provision modifying other legislation) so far as it confers power to make secondary legislation or is otherwise necessary for enabling the exercise of such a power on or after the day on which this Act is passed."

22nd October 2025
Selection of amendments: Commons
Chair’s selection and grouping of amendments for debate in Committee - 23 October 2025
22nd October 2025
Amendment Paper
Notices of Amendments as at 22 October 2025

NC56

Ian Sollom (LD) - Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Universities and Skills)
Vikki Slade (LD) - Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Manuela Perteghella (LD)
Zöe Franklin (LD) - Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Local Government)
Tabled: 22 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 23 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

To move the following Clause— "Authority involvement in local skills improvement plans (1) Section 1 of the Skills and Post-16 Education Act 2022 is amended as follows. (2) In subsection (7), after "relevant authority" insert "and, where the specified area covers any of the area of a Strategic Authority, the Strategic Authority". (3) After subsection (7) insert— "(7A) Where a specified area covers any of the area of a Strategic Authority within the meaning of the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act 2025, the Secretary of State may approve and publish a local skills improvement plan for the specified area only if satisfied that— (a) the Strategic Authority and the employer representative body for the area have exercised joint leadership in developing the plan, (b) the plan has been agreed by both the Strategic Authority and the employer representative body, and (c) the boundaries of the plan align with the strategic authority boundaries. (7B) For the purposes of subsection (7A), "joint leadership" means that— (a) strategic priorities for skills development in the area are agreed by both the Strategic Authority and the employer representative body, and (b) spending priorities relating to devolved adult education funding are jointly determined. (7C) A local skills improvement plan may only be altered if both the Strategic Authority and the employer representative body agree to any proposed alterations. (7D) Where there is disagreement between a Strategic Authority and an employer representative body exercising joint leadership under subsection (7A), either party may refer the matter to the Secretary of State, who may— (a) issue guidance to resolve the disagreement; (b) give directions to either or both parties to ensure effective coordination; (c) require the parties to adopt alternative arrangements for decision-making; (d) approve and publish a plan that addresses the disagreement. (7E) In exercising functions under subsection (7D), the Secretary of State must have regard to— (a) the effective delivery of post-16 technical education and training in the area, (b) employer engagement in identifying local skills needs, (c) value for money in delivery of services by Strategic Authorities, and (d) democratic accountability of Strategic Authorities in delivering such services." (4) Section 4 of the Skills and Post-16 Education Act 2022 is amended as follows. (5) In subsection (1), at the appropriate place insert— ""Strategic Authority” has the meaning given by section 1(2) of the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act 2025;""

NC57

Ian Sollom (LD) - Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Universities and Skills)
Vikki Slade (LD) - Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Manuela Perteghella (LD)
Zöe Franklin (LD) - Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Local Government)
Tabled: 22 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 23 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

To move the following Clause— "Consideration of existing adult skills provision (1) A strategic authority has a duty to consider— (a) existing education and training provision for persons aged 16 to 19 in its area, and (b) existing higher education provision in its area when carrying out any function conferred on it by virtue of Schedule 10 to this Act. (2) The Secretary of State may issue guidance about how a strategic authority may comply with the duty under this section.”

NC58

Ian Sollom (LD) - Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Universities and Skills)
Vikki Slade (LD) - Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Manuela Perteghella (LD)
Zöe Franklin (LD) - Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Local Government)
Tabled: 22 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 23 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

To move the following Clause— "Annual reporting on adult education funding (1) A strategic authority exercising any function conferred on it by virtue of Schedule 10 of this Act must publish an annual report on its exercise of such functions. (2) A report under this section must include— (a) how a strategic authority has applied adult education funding to meet local skills needs; (b) a summary of coordination arrangements with employer representative bodies and other skills providers within the authority; (c) a summary of outcomes for adult learners and local employers regarding— (i) learner achievement of qualifications and progression to employment or further learning, (ii) employer satisfaction with the skills and capabilities of adult learners, and (iii) the alignment between skills provision and identified local labour market needs. (3) The Secretary of State may issue guidance about— (a) any further content of, and (b) publication of reports under this section.”

21st October 2025
Committee stage: 8th sitting (Commons)
21st October 2025
Committee stage: 7th sitting (Commons)
21st October 2025
Human rights memorandum
Supplementary Memorandum from the European Convention on Human Rights
21st October 2025
Bill proceedings: Commons
All proceedings up to 21 October 2025 at Public Bill Committee Stage
21st October 2025
Amendment Paper
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 21 October 2025

Gov 375

Miatta Fahnbulleh (LAB) - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Tabled: 21 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 23 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

★ Clause 71, page 72, leave out lines 22 to 25 and insert- "54A Rent reviews and arrangements for new tenancies (1) Schedule 7A makes provision about rent reviews. (2) Schedule 7B makes provision about terms relating to rent in arrangements which require a new tenancy to be granted or taken."

Gov 376

Miatta Fahnbulleh (LAB) - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Tabled: 21 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 23 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

★ Schedule 31, page 322, line 24, leave out from beginning to end of line 24 on page 323 and insert- "PART 1 KEY TERMS “Business tenancy” 1 (1) A tenancy is a "business tenancy” at a particular time if, at that time, Part 2 of this Act- (a) applies to the tenancy, or (b) has the potential to apply to the tenancy. (2) For that purpose, Part 2 has the potential to apply to the tenancy at a particular time if, at that time— (a) Part 2 cannot apply to the tenancy because- (i) none of the property comprised in the tenancy is or includes premises which are occupied by the tenant, or (ii) property comprised in the tenancy is or includes premises which are occupied by the tenant, but none of those premises are so occupied for the purposes of a business carried on by the tenant or for those and other purposes, (b) the terms of the tenancy include terms (the “permitted business use terms") which would permit the tenant to occupy the premises for the purposes of a business carried on by the tenant (whether the

Gov 377

Miatta Fahnbulleh (LAB) - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Tabled: 21 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 23 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

★ Schedule 31, page 323, line 38, leave out "relevant"

Gov 378

Miatta Fahnbulleh (LAB) - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Tabled: 21 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 23 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

Schedule 31, page 324, line 3, leave out "relevant"

Gov 379

Miatta Fahnbulleh (LAB) - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Tabled: 21 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 23 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

★ Schedule 31, page 324, line 13, leave out "relevant”

Gov 380

Miatta Fahnbulleh (LAB) - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Tabled: 21 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 23 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

★ Schedule 31, page 324, line 19, leave out "relevant"

Gov 381

Miatta Fahnbulleh (LAB) - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Tabled: 21 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 23 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

★ Schedule 31, page 324, line 35, leave out from beginning to end of line 19 on page 325

Gov 382

Miatta Fahnbulleh (LAB) - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Tabled: 21 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 23 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

★ Schedule 31, page 325, line 19, at end insert— "PART 4 SUB-TENANCY REQUIRED TO INCLUDE RENT REVIEW TERMS THAT WOULD BE OF NO EFFECT Application of this Part 7A (1) This Part of this Schedule applies to a tenancy (the “superior tenancy") at a particular time if, at that time— (a) the superior tenancy is a business tenancy, (b) the superior tenancy requires or permits the grant of a sub-tenancy (the "authorised sub-tenancy”),

Gov 383

Miatta Fahnbulleh (LAB) - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Tabled: 21 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 23 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

★ Schedule 31, page 325, line 24, leave out "new passing"

Gov 384

Miatta Fahnbulleh (LAB) - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Tabled: 21 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 23 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

★ Schedule 31, page 325, line 27, leave out “, in relation to a tenancy” and insert— ""business tenancy” has the meaning given in paragraph 1; "business tenancy with a rent review” has the meaning given in paragraph 2. (2) In this Schedule, in relation to a business tenancy with a rent review— "elements 1 and 2” means element 1 and element 2 set out in paragraph 5C;"

Gov 385

Miatta Fahnbulleh (LAB) - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Tabled: 21 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 23 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

★ Schedule 31, page 325, line 33, leave out "4(2)(b)” and insert "5B"

Gov 386

Miatta Fahnbulleh (LAB) - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Tabled: 21 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 23 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

★ Schedule 31, page 325, line 37, leave out from beginning to end of line 2 on page 326 and insert- ""rent review terms” has the meaning given in paragraph 2(2); "rent under review” has the meaning given in paragraph 2(2). (3) A reference in this Schedule to rent review terms that do not specify new passing rent has the meaning given in paragraph 5B."

Gov 387

Miatta Fahnbulleh (LAB) - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Tabled: 21 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 23 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

★ Schedule 31, page 326, line 4, leave out “Put options:” and insert “Arrangements for renewal of tenancies:”

Gov 388

Miatta Fahnbulleh (LAB) - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Tabled: 21 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 23 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

Schedule 31, page 326, leave out line 5 and insert "Application of this Schedule"

Gov 390

Miatta Fahnbulleh (LAB) - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Tabled: 21 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 23 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

Schedule 31, page 326, line 6, leave out "to an arrangement"

Gov 389

Miatta Fahnbulleh (LAB) - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Tabled: 21 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 23 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

Schedule 31, page 326, line 6, leave out “if” and insert “at a particular time if, at that time,”

Gov 391

Miatta Fahnbulleh (LAB) - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Tabled: 21 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 23 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

Schedule 31, page 326, line 9, leave out paragraph 2 and insert- 2 (1) Condition A is met if Part 2 of this Act— (a) applies to the tenancy, or (b) has the potential to apply to the tenancy. (2) In the following paragraphs of this Schedule- (a) the tenancy to which Part 2 applies, or has the potential to apply, is referred to as the "existing tenancy”; (b) the premises let under the existing tenancy are referred to as the "relevant premises”. (3) For the purposes of this paragraph, Part 2 has the potential to apply to the existing tenancy if— (a) Part 2 cannot apply to the existing tenancy because— (ii) (i) none of the relevant premises are occupied by the tenant, or the relevant premises are or include premises which are occupied by the tenant, but none of those premises are so occupied for the purposes of a business carried on by the tenant or for those and other purposes, (b) the terms of the tenancy include terms (the “permitted use terms") which would permit the tenant to occupy relevant premises for the purposes of a business carried on by the tenant (whether the terms permit occupation for the purposes of business generally, a specific business or a specific kind of business) or for those and other purposes, and (c) if the tenant were to occupy relevant premises in accordance with the permitted use terms (and taking into account all other circumstances), Part 2 of this Act would apply to the tenancy. (4) For the purposes of sub-paragraph (3)(b), terms of the existing tenancy which- (a) would prohibit the tenant from occupying relevant premises for some purposes, but

Gov 392

Miatta Fahnbulleh (LAB) - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Tabled: 21 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 23 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

Schedule 31, page 326, line 17, leave out "put option” and insert "tenancy renewal arrangement"

Gov 393

Miatta Fahnbulleh (LAB) - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Tabled: 21 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 23 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

Schedule 31, page 326, line 19, leave out from “to” to end of line 25 and insert "a tenancy renewal arrangement. (2) In this Schedule- "new tenancy” means a new tenancy of the whole or a part of the relevant premises; “tenancy renewal arrangement” means an arrangement under which the tenant under the existing tenancy- (a) can require the landlord or another person to grant a new tenancy, or (b) can be required by the landlord or another person to take a new tenancy."

Gov 394

Miatta Fahnbulleh (LAB) - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Tabled: 21 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 23 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

Schedule 31, page 326, line 26, leave out "put option" and insert "tenancy renewal arrangement”

Gov 395

Miatta Fahnbulleh (LAB) - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Tabled: 21 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 23 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

Schedule 31, page 326, line 27, leave out "put option" and insert "tenancy renewal arrangement"

Gov 396

Miatta Fahnbulleh (LAB) - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Tabled: 21 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 23 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

Schedule 31, page 326, line 31, leave out “lease” and insert “tenancy"

Gov 397

Miatta Fahnbulleh (LAB) - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Tabled: 21 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 23 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

Schedule 31, page 327, line 1, leave out “put option” and insert "tenancy renewal arrangement"

Gov 398

Miatta Fahnbulleh (LAB) - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Tabled: 21 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 23 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

Schedule 31, page 327, line 3, leave out “put option” and insert "tenancy renewal arrangement”

Gov 399

Miatta Fahnbulleh (LAB) - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Tabled: 21 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 23 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

Schedule 31, page 327, line 6, leave out "put option” and insert "tenancy renewal arrangement"

Gov 400

Miatta Fahnbulleh (LAB) - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Tabled: 21 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 23 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

Schedule 31, page 327, line 14, leave out "lease" and insert "tenancy”

Gov 401

Miatta Fahnbulleh (LAB) - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Tabled: 21 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 23 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

Schedule 31, page 328, line 22, leave out “put option” and insert "tenancy renewal arrangement"

Gov 402

Miatta Fahnbulleh (LAB) - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Tabled: 21 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 23 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

Schedule 31, page 328, line 35, leave out "(2)" and insert "(2)”

Gov 403

Miatta Fahnbulleh (LAB) - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Tabled: 21 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 23 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

Schedule 31, page 328, leave out line 36

Gov 404

Miatta Fahnbulleh (LAB) - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Tabled: 21 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 23 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

Schedule 31, page 329, line 2, at end insert- ""tenancy renewal arrangement” has the meaning given in paragraph 3(2);"

NC55

Paul Holmes (Con) - Opposition Whip (Commons)
David Simmonds (Con) - Opposition Whip (Commons)
Tabled: 21 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 23 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

To move the following Clause—“Consultation on publication of local authority resolutions and referendum proposals (1) The Secretary of State must undertake a consultation on updating requirements about the publication of notices under the following sections of the Local Government Act 2000- (a) subsection (2) of section 9KC (resolution of local authority), and (b) subsection (7) of section 9MA (referendum: proposals by local authority). (2) The consultation must consider the impact of requirements for the publication of notices, and of proposed changes to arrangements for the publication of notices, on the following matters— (a) the economic viability of local newspapers, (b) access to information for local authority residents, and (c) local democracy and accountability. (3) The consultation must be opened within six months of the passage of this Act."

405

Paul Holmes (Con) - Opposition Whip (Commons)
David Simmonds (Con) - Opposition Whip (Commons)
Tabled: 21 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 23 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

Clause 78, page 78, line 3, leave out “1 to 6” and insert “1 to 5, 6(1), 6(2)(b) and 6(4)"

406

Paul Holmes (Con) - Opposition Whip (Commons)
David Simmonds (Con) - Opposition Whip (Commons)
Tabled: 21 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 23 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

Clause 78, page 78, line 4, at end insert—"(4A) Paragraphs 6(2)(a) and 6(3) of Schedule 25 come into force on such day or days as the Secretary of State may by regulations appoint, but such regulations cannot be made until the Government has responded to the consultation provided for by virtue of section [Consultation on publication of local authority resolutions and referendum proposals].""

407

Paul Holmes (Con) - Opposition Whip (Commons)
David Simmonds (Con) - Opposition Whip (Commons)
Tabled: 21 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 23 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

Clause 78, page 78, line 17, at end insert—"(11) Regulations under subsection (4A) are subject to the affirmative resolution procedure.""

21st October 2025
Written evidence
Written evidence submitted by Guide Dogs (EDCEB45)
20th October 2025
Selection of amendments: Commons
Chair’s selection and grouping of amendments for debate in Committee - 21 October 2025
20th October 2025
Amendment Paper
Notices of Amendments as at 20 October 2025

NC54

Chris Hinchliff (Ind)
Tabled: 20 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 23 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

★ To move the following Clause—"Duty relating to community empowerment(1) Within one year beginning on the date on which this Act is passed, and each year thereafter, the Secretary of State must publish and lay before Parliament a report assessing the effectiveness of Part 5 of the Localism Act 2011 (Community empowerment).(2) The report must-(a) consider the effectiveness of the provisions in Part 5 of the Localism Act 2011 against the criteria in subsection (3), and(b) set out a plan for better meeting those criteria, including potential legislative provision.(3) The criteria are, in relation to people in England—(a) access to a clean and healthy environment;(b) access to land or space to play, roam, and swim;(c) access to land for food growing;(d) the ability to contribute to and challenge decisions made at a local level;(e) access to, use of, and ability to propose acquisition of assets of community value.(4) Within the period of 21 days beginning on the day in which a Report under this section, a Minister of the Crown must move a motion in the House of Commons that the House has considered the Report.(5) In reckoning any period of 21 days under subsection (4), no account is taken of any time during which Parliament is dissolved or prorogued, or during which the House of Commons is adjourned for more than four days."

17th October 2025
Amendment Paper
Notices of Amendments as at 17 October 2025

373

Sarah Olney (LD) - Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Business)
Vikki Slade (LD) - Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Tabled: 17 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 23 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

Schedule 27, page 266, line 5, at end insert— <br> “(c) it is land of on which there are buildings of historical significance.”


Explanatory Text

<p>This amendment would expand the criteria for a local authority classifying land as of community value to include land on which there are buildings of historical significance.</p>

374

Sarah Olney (LD) - Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Business)
Vikki Slade (LD) - Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Tabled: 17 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 23 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

Schedule 27, page 276, line 18, at end insert— <br> “(2A) If there is no preferred community buyer, the Secretary of State must ensure the relevant local authority receives financial support to buy the land of community value.”

NC51

Caroline Voaden (LD) - Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Schools)
Vikki Slade (LD) - Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Zöe Franklin (LD) - Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Local Government)
Manuela Perteghella (LD)
Sarah Olney (LD) - Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Business)
Ian Sollom (LD) - Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Universities and Skills)
Roz Savage (LD)
Steve Darling (LD) - Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Work and Pensions)
Lee Dillon (LD)
Will Stone (Lab)
Ben Maguire (LD) - Liberal Democrat Shadow Attorney General
Wera Hobhouse (LD)
Tabled: 17 Oct 2025
Notices of Amendments as at 22 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

To move the following Clause—<br> <b>“Community ownership fund</b><br> (1) The Secretary of State must make regulations which establish a community ownership fund within six months of the passage of this Act.<br> (2) Regulations under subsection (1) are subject to the negative procedure.<br> (3) Regulations under subsection (1) must make provision for any strategic authority to apply for funding of up to £2 million to support any—<br> (a) voluntary and community organisation, or<br> (b) parish or town council,<br> <span class="wrapped">to purchase of an assets of community value they determine is at risk in their area.”</span>


Explanatory Text

<p>This new clause would require the Secretary of State to establish a Community Ownership Fund to which strategic authorities may apply for funding.</p>

NC52

Sarah Olney (LD) - Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Business)
Vikki Slade (LD) - Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Tabled: 17 Oct 2025
Notices of Amendments as at 22 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

To move the following Clause—<br> <b>“Assets of negative community value </b><br> In the Localism Act 2011, after section 92 insert—<br> <b>“92A</b> <b> Assets of negative community value </b><br> (1) A building or other land in a local authority’s area is of negative community value if, in the opinion of the authority, the asset—<br> (a) has been the subject of a measurable and sustained increase in anti-social behaviour in the locality,<br> (b) has caused material disruption or harm to the amenity, cohesion, or wellbeing of the local community, or<br> (c) has been vacant or derelict for a continuous period of not less than three years, and during that period no meaningful attempt has been made by the owner of the asset to restore it to use.<br> (2) A local authority may maintain and publish a list of assets of negative community value in its area.<br> (3) Where a local authority has listed an asset of negative community value, the authority may—<br> (a) take such steps as may be prescribed by regulations to secure temporary management or community stewardship of the asset;<br> (b) invite community groups, charities, or other qualifying organisations to bring forward proposals for its use or stewardship;<br> (c) exercise such enforcement or compulsory acquisition powers as may be made available by regulations made pursuant to subsection (5).<br> (4) The Secretary of State may by regulations—<br> (a) make provision as to the procedure for listing an asset of negative community value;<br> (b) confer rights of appeal on owners or occupiers of listed assets;<br> (c) provide for safeguards to ensure proportionality and fairness in the designation and management of such assets;<br> (d) make further provision for the disposal, management, or transfer of listed assets to qualifying community groups.<br> (5) For the purposes of this paragraph “community group” has the same meaning as in section 86D of this Act (as inserted by schedule 19 of the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act 2025).””


Explanatory Text

<p>This new clause would create a parallel category to “assets of community value” by enabling local authorities to designate “assets of negative community value” (ANCVs). Designation would trigger a framework for temporary community stewardship or pathways to transfer into community use. Further provision would be made via secondary legislation.</p>

NC53

Carla Denyer (Green) - Green Spokesperson (Immigration)
Siân Berry (Green) - Green Spokesperson (Crime and Policing)
Tabled: 17 Oct 2025
Notices of Amendments as at 22 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

To move the following Clause—<br> <b>“Annual report on requests made under Section 49 of this Act</b><br> (1) Within one year beginning on the day on which section 49 is commenced, and each year thereafter, the Secretary of State must publish a report about notifications given under that section.<br> (2) Each report must summarise—<br> (a) the number and nature of notifications given by mayors;<br> (b) the Secretary of State’s decisions in relation to notifications, including the number and nature of—<br> (i) cases where the Secretary of State agrees, and<br> (ii) cases where the Secretary of State does not agree,<br> <span class="wrapped">with the notification;</span><br> (c) any further legislative measures mayors have requested the Secretary of State takes to further enable mayors to make notifications to fulfil their objectives in areas of competence.”

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Committee stage: 6th sitting (Commons)
16th October 2025
Committee stage: 5th sitting (Commons)
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Written evidence
Written evidence submitted by the GroundsWell Consortium (EDCEB44)
16th October 2025
Amendment Paper
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 16 October 2025

373

Sarah Olney (LD) - Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Business)
Tabled: 16 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 16 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

★ Schedule 27, page 266, line 5, at end insert- "(c) it is land of on which there are buildings of historical significance.”

374

Sarah Olney (LD) - Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Business)
Tabled: 16 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 16 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

★ Schedule 27, page 276, line 18, at end insert- "(2A) If there is no preferred community buyer, the Secretary of State must ensure the relevant local authority receives financial support to buy the land of community value."

None

Siân Berry (Green) - Green Spokesperson (Crime and Policing)
Tabled: 16 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 16 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

Page 61, line 1, leave out Clause 59

NC52

Sarah Olney (LD) - Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Business)
Vikki Slade (LD) - Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Tabled: 16 Oct 2025
Notices of Amendments as at 17 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

To move the following Clause— "Assets of negative community value In the Localism Act 2011, after section 92 insert- "92A Assets of negative community value (1) A building or other land in a local authority's area is of negative community value if, in the opinion of the authority, the asset— (a) has been the subject of a measurable and sustained increase in anti-social behaviour in the locality, (b) has caused material disruption or harm to the amenity, cohesion, or wellbeing of the local community, or (c) has been vacant or derelict for a continuous period of not less than three years, and during that period no meaningful attempt has been made by the owner of the asset to restore it to use. (2) A local authority may maintain and publish a list of assets of negative community value in its area. (3) Where a local authority has listed an asset of negative community value, the authority may- (a) take such steps as may be prescribed by regulations to secure temporary management or community stewardship of the asset; (b) invite community groups, charities, or other qualifying organisations to bring forward proposals for its use or stewardship; (c) exercise such enforcement or compulsory acquisition powers as may be made available by regulations made pursuant to subsection (5). (4) The Secretary of State may by regulations— (a) make provision as to the procedure for listing an asset of negative community value; (b) confer rights of appeal on owners or occupiers of listed assets; (c) provide for safeguards to ensure proportionality and fairness in the designation and management of such assets; (d) make further provision for the disposal, management, or transfer of listed assets to qualifying community groups. (5) For the purposes of this paragraph “community group” has the same meaning as in section 86D of this Act (as inserted by schedule 19 of the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act 2025).""

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16th October 2025
Written evidence
Written evidence submitted by Cornwall Council (EDCEB42)
16th October 2025
Written evidence
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16th October 2025
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Written evidence submitted by Mebyon Kernow - the Party for Cornwall (EDCEB41)
16th October 2025
Written evidence
Written evidence submitted by the Institute of Place Management (IPM) (EDCEB43)
16th October 2025
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Notices of Amendments as at 15 October 2025
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Selection of amendments: Commons
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14th October 2025
Committee stage: 4th sitting (Commons)
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Written evidence
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14th October 2025
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14th October 2025
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14th October 2025
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14th October 2025
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14th October 2025
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14th October 2025
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14th October 2025
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14th October 2025
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14th October 2025
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14th October 2025
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14th October 2025
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14th October 2025
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14th October 2025
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14th October 2025
Written evidence
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14th October 2025
Written evidence
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14th October 2025
Selection of amendments: Commons
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14th October 2025
Written evidence
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14th October 2025
Amendment Paper
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14th October 2025
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14th October 2025
Written evidence
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14th October 2025
Written evidence
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14th October 2025
Written evidence
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13th October 2025
Amendment Paper
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10th October 2025
Delegated Powers Memorandum
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10th October 2025
Amendment Paper
Notices of Amendments as at 10 October 2025

261

Siân Berry (Green) - Green Spokesperson (Crime and Policing)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 14 October 2025
This amendment was withdrawn after debate

Clause 2, page 2, line 21, after “economic development”, insert “, poverty and socio-economic inequality,”


Explanatory Text

<p>This amendment would make poverty and socio-economic inequality an area of competence for devolved authorities, ensuring they can take action to address the root causes of disadvantage in their areas.</p>

343

Siân Berry (Green) - Green Spokesperson (Crime and Policing)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Notices of Amendments as at 10 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

Clause 2, page 2, line 21, after “economic development”, insert “, poverty and socio-economic inequality,”


Explanatory Text

<p>This amendment would make poverty and socio-economic inequality an area of competence for devolved authorities, ensuring they can take action to address the root causes of disadvantage in their areas.</p>

4

Vikki Slade (LD) - Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Manuela Perteghella (LD)
Siân Berry (Green) - Green Spokesperson (Crime and Policing)
Sarah Gibson (LD)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 14 October 2025
This amendment was negatived on division

Clause 3, page 2, line 27, leave out subsections (1) to (3) and insert—<br> “(1) A unitary district council or a county council may submit a proposal to the Secretary of State for designation as a single foundation strategic authority.<br> (2) A proposal under subsection (1) must be prepared in such form and contain such information as the Secretary of State may by regulations prescribe.<br> (3) The Secretary of State may by regulations designate a unitary district council as a single foundation strategic authority if—<br> (a) a proposal has been submitted in accordance with subsection (1), and<br> (b) the Secretary of State is satisfied that the designation is appropriate having regard to the need to secure effective and convenient local government in relation to the areas of competence.”


Explanatory Text

<p>This amendment would restrict the Secretary of State's power to designate a single foundation Strategic Authority. Instead, a local authority would initiate the request by submitting a proposal to the Secretary of State.</p>

30

Vikki Slade (LD) - Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Manuela Perteghella (LD)
Siân Berry (Green) - Green Spokesperson (Crime and Policing)
Sarah Gibson (LD)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 14 October 2025
This amendment was negatived on division

Clause 3, page 2, line 32, at end insert—<br> “(3A) Before making a designation under this section, the Secretary of State must consult town and parish councils within the area of the proposed single foundation strategic authority.”


Explanatory Text

<p>This amendment would require the Secretary of State to consult town and parish councils prior to the unitary district council or county council within which they are situated being designated as a single foundation strategic authority.</p>

38

Vikki Slade (LD) - Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Manuela Perteghella (LD)
Sarah Gibson (LD)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 14 October 2025
This amendment was withdrawn

Clause 3, page 2, line 32, at end insert—<br> “(3A) The Secretary of State must make provision to ensure councils designated as a single foundation strategic authority receives adequate funding to facilitate their transition.”


Explanatory Text

<p>This amendment would require the Secretary of State to ensure that councils designated as a single foundation strategic authority receive funding to facilitate their transition.</p>

266

David Simmonds (Con) - Opposition Whip (Commons)
Paul Holmes (Con) - Opposition Whip (Commons)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 14 October 2025
This amendment was negatived on division

Schedule 1, page 79, line 15, leave out subparagraph (b)


Explanatory Text

<p>This amendment, and Amendments 267 to 273, remove the ability of the Secretary of State to create, or make certain changes to the governance or composition of, combined authorities without consent of the councils involved.</p>

267

David Simmonds (Con) - Opposition Whip (Commons)
Paul Holmes (Con) - Opposition Whip (Commons)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 14 October 2025
This amendment was negatived on division

Schedule 1, page 79, line 33, leave out subparagraph (b)


Explanatory Text

<p>See explanatory statement for Amendment 266.</p>

268

David Simmonds (Con) - Opposition Whip (Commons)
Paul Holmes (Con) - Opposition Whip (Commons)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 14 October 2025
This amendment was negatived on division

Schedule 1, page 80, line 18, leave out “subsections (3) to (5)” and insert “subsection (3)”


Explanatory Text

<p>See explanatory statement for Amendment 266.</p>

62

Miatta Fahnbulleh (LAB) - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 14 October 2025
This amendment was agreed to

Schedule 1, page 80, line 19, at end insert—<br> “5A After section 105B insert—<br> <b>“105C</b> <b>Non-mayoral combined authority: consent to budget</b><br> (1) A non-mayoral combined authority may only exercise the following functions with the consent of each constituent council—<br> (a) adopt or amend the authority’s budget;<br> (b) where it is not part of the budget, approve the total sum of the transport levy.<br> (2) In this section a reference to the “transport levy” is a reference to any levy issued by the combined authority relating to the exercise of its functions relating to transport in accordance with any regulations made from time to time under section 74(2) of the Local Government Finance Act 1988.””


Explanatory Text

<p>This requires that a non-mayoral combined authority must have consent from its constituent councils to the approval and amendment of the budget and to the approval of the transport levy (if separate).</p>

63

Miatta Fahnbulleh (LAB) - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 14 October 2025
This amendment was agreed to

Schedule 1, page 80, line 19, at end insert—<br> “5A After section 105B insert—<br> <b>“105C</b> <b>Non-mayoral combined authority: functions imposing financial liability</b><br> (1) This section applies where a non-mayoral combined authority considers that the exercise of a function by the authority may result in a financial liability being incurred by one or more constituent council (each such council being a “relevant constituent council”).<br> (2) The function may only be exercised with the consent of each relevant constituent council.<br> (3) When deciding whether subsection (1) applies, the authority must have regard to the “Code of Practice on Local Authority Accounting in the United Kingdom” published by the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy, as amended or reissued from time to time.””


Explanatory Text

<p>This restricts a non-mayoral combined authority from exercising a function that might impose a financial liability on any of its constituent councils unless those councils have given their consent.</p>

269

David Simmonds (Con) - Opposition Whip (Commons)
Paul Holmes (Con) - Opposition Whip (Commons)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 14 October 2025
This amendment was negatived on division

Schedule 1, page 80, line 20, leave out paragraph 6


Explanatory Text

<p>See explanatory statement for Amendment 266.</p>

270

David Simmonds (Con) - Opposition Whip (Commons)
Paul Holmes (Con) - Opposition Whip (Commons)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 14 October 2025
This amendment was negatived on division

Schedule 1, page 80, line 21, leave out paragraph 7


Explanatory Text

<p>See explanatory statement for Amendment 266.</p>

271

David Simmonds (Con) - Opposition Whip (Commons)
Paul Holmes (Con) - Opposition Whip (Commons)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 14 October 2025
This amendment was negatived on division

Schedule 1, page 82, line 11, leave out paragraph 14


Explanatory Text

<p>See explanatory statement for Amendment 266.</p>

369

Perran Moon (Lab)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 21 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

Schedule 1, page 82, line 25, at end insert—<br> “(3A) The proposal does not include Cornwall Council, or any area under the authority of Cornwall Council.”


Explanatory Text

<p>This amendment would prevent the Secretary of State from making a proposal to establish a combined authority which includes Cornwall or any area under the authority of Cornwall Council.</p>

25

Vikki Slade (LD) - Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Manuela Perteghella (LD)
Sarah Gibson (LD)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 14 October 2025
This amendment was negatived on division

Schedule 1, page 83, line 3, at end insert—<br> “(6A) After preparing a proposal the Secretary of State must publish a statement demonstrating how the physical geography, community identity, and the boundaries of other public services in the area would be affected by the proposal.”


Explanatory Text

<p>This amendment would require the Secretary of State to make a statement about how the physical geography, community identity, and the boundaries of other public service structures in the area would be affected by the proposal for a new combined authority.</p>

31

Vikki Slade (LD) - Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Manuela Perteghella (LD)
Siân Berry (Green) - Green Spokesperson (Crime and Policing)
Sarah Gibson (LD)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 14 October 2025
This amendment was not called

Schedule 1, page 83, line 3, at end insert—<br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(6A)</span><span class="sub-para-text">The Secretary of State must consult town and parish councils within the proposed new combined authority area.”</span></span>


Explanatory Text

<p>This amendment would require the Secretary of State to consult town and parish councils prior to proposing a new combined authority in the area in which they are situated.</p>

370

Perran Moon (Lab)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 21 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

Schedule 1, page 83, line 16, at end insert—<br> “(1A) The order does not include Cornwall Council, or any area under the authority of Cornwall Council”


Explanatory Text

<p>This amendment would prevent the Secretary of State from making an order to establish a combined authority which includes Cornwall or any area under the authority of Cornwall Council.</p>

305

David Simmonds (Con) - Opposition Whip (Commons)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 14 October 2025
This amendment was question proposed

Schedule 1, page 83, line 32, at end insert—<br> “(5A) The Secretary of State may not make an order under this section that has the effect of placing Cornwall in a combined authority with any other authority.”


Explanatory Text

<p>This amendment would prevent the Secretary of State from making an order establishing a combined authority which would include Cornwall and any other area east of the Tamar in the same combined authority.</p>

39

Vikki Slade (LD) - Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Manuela Perteghella (LD)
Sarah Gibson (LD)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 14 October 2025
This amendment was not called

Schedule 1, page 84, line 13, at end insert—<br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(9A)</span><span class="sub-para-text">The Secretary of State must make provision to ensure the combined authority receives adequate funding to facilitate its establishment.”</span></span>


Explanatory Text

<p>This amendment would require the Secretary of State to ensure that combined authorities receive adequate funding to facilitate their establishment.</p>

43

Joe Robertson (Con)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 14 October 2025
This amendment was question proposed

Schedule 1, page 84, line 13, at end insert—<br> “(9A) If the order establishes a combined authority which contains the Isle of Wight, the authority's name must include “the Isle of Wight.””

272

David Simmonds (Con) - Opposition Whip (Commons)
Paul Holmes (Con) - Opposition Whip (Commons)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 14 October 2025
This amendment was not called

Schedule 1, page 85, line 31, leave out paragraph 17


Explanatory Text

<p>See explanatory statement for Amendment 266.</p>

371

Perran Moon (Lab)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 21 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

Schedule 1, page 85, line 37, at end insert—<br> “(1A) The proposal does not include Cornwall Council, or any area under the authority of Cornwall Council”


Explanatory Text

<p>This amendment would prevent the Secretary of State from making a proposal to add a local government area to an existing area of a combined authority if the area in the proposal includes Cornwall or any area under the authority of Cornwall Council.</p>

27

Vikki Slade (LD) - Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Manuela Perteghella (LD)
Siân Berry (Green) - Green Spokesperson (Crime and Policing)
Sarah Gibson (LD)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 14 October 2025
This amendment was not called

Schedule 1, page 85, line 37, at end insert—<br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(2A)</span><span class="sub-para-text">The Secretary of State has obtained consent for the proposal from any affected local government area.”</span></span>


Explanatory Text

<p>This amendment would require the Secretary of State to obtain consent from all affected areas in preparing a proposal to add a local government area to an existing area of a combined county authority.</p>

306

David Simmonds (Con) - Opposition Whip (Commons)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 14 October 2025
This amendment was question proposed

Schedule 1, page 86, line 18, at end insert—<br> “(5A) Neither the added local government area nor the existing area of a combined authority in the order includes Cornwall.”


Explanatory Text

<p>This amendment would prevent the Secretary of State from adding a local government area to an existing area of a combined authority if either area includes Cornwall.</p>

32

Vikki Slade (LD) - Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Manuela Perteghella (LD)
Siân Berry (Green) - Green Spokesperson (Crime and Policing)
Sarah Gibson (LD)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 14 October 2025
This amendment was not called

Schedule 1, page 86, line 20, after “to” insert “and thereafter consult with”


Explanatory Text

<p>This amendment would require the Secretary of State to consult with any of the relevant councils and persons given notice that an area is being proposed to be added to an existing combined authority.</p>

33

Vikki Slade (LD) - Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Manuela Perteghella (LD)
Siân Berry (Green) - Green Spokesperson (Crime and Policing)
Sarah Gibson (LD)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 14 October 2025
This amendment was not called

Schedule 1, page 86, line 27, at end insert—<br> “(da) any town and parish councils whose area would be added to the area of the combined authority, and.”


Explanatory Text

<p>This amendment would require the Secretary of State to consult local councils prior to proposing the area in which they are situated is added to an existing combined authority.</p>

44

Joe Robertson (Con)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 14 October 2025
This amendment was question proposed

Schedule 1, page 86, line 32, at end insert—<br> “(7A) If the proposal establishes a combined authority which contains the Isle of Wight, the authority's name must include “the Isle of Wight.””

28

Vikki Slade (LD) - Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Manuela Perteghella (LD)
Siân Berry (Green) - Green Spokesperson (Crime and Policing)
Sarah Gibson (LD)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 14 October 2025
This amendment was not called

Schedule 1, page 87, leave out lines 1 to 29


Explanatory Text

<p>This amendment would remove the Bill’s provision for the Secretary of State to have powers to prepare a proposal for there to be a mayor for the area of an existing combined authority.</p>

273

David Simmonds (Con) - Opposition Whip (Commons)
Paul Holmes (Con) - Opposition Whip (Commons)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 14 October 2025
This amendment was not called

Schedule 1, page 87, line 30, leave out paragraph 18


Explanatory Text

<p>See explanatory statement for Amendment 266.</p>

274

David Simmonds (Con) - Opposition Whip (Commons)
Paul Holmes (Con) - Opposition Whip (Commons)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 14 October 2025
This amendment was not called

Schedule 1, page 92, line 12, leave out subparagraph (b)


Explanatory Text

<p>This amendment, and Amendments 275 to 280, remove the ability of the Secretary of State to create, or make certain changes to the governance or composition of, combined county authorities without the consent of the councils involved.</p>

275

David Simmonds (Con) - Opposition Whip (Commons)
Paul Holmes (Con) - Opposition Whip (Commons)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 14 October 2025
This amendment was not called

Schedule 1, page 92, line 35, leave out subparagraph (b)


Explanatory Text

<p>See explanatory statement for Amendment 274.</p>

64

Miatta Fahnbulleh (LAB) - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 14 October 2025
This amendment was agreed to

Schedule 1, page 93, line 39, at end insert—<br> “28A After section 24C (inserted by section 7 of this Act) insert—<br> <b>“24D</b> <b>Non-mayoral CCA: consent to budget</b><br> (1) A non-mayoral CCA may only exercise the following functions with the consent of each constituent council—<br> (a) adopt or amend the CCA’s budget;<br> (b) where it is not part of the budget, approve the total sum of the transport levy.<br> (2) In this section a reference to the “transport levy” is a reference to any levy issued by the CCA relating to the exercise of its functions relating to transport in accordance with any regulations made from time to time under section 74(2) of the Local Government Finance Act 1988.””


Explanatory Text

<p>This requires that a non-mayoral CCA must have consent from its constituent councils to the approval and amendment of the budget and to the approval of the transport levy (if separate).</p>

65

Miatta Fahnbulleh (LAB) - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 14 October 2025
This amendment was agreed to

Schedule 1, page 93, line 39, at end insert—<br> “28A After section 24C (inserted by section 7 of this Act) insert—<br> <b>“24D</b> <b>Non-mayoral CCA: functions imposing financial liability</b><br> (1) This section applies where a non-mayoral CCA considers that the exercise of a function by the CCA may result in a financial liability being incurred by one or more constituent council (each such council being a “relevant constituent council”).<br> (2) The function may only be exercised with the consent of each relevant constituent council.<br> (3) When deciding whether subsection (1) applies, the CCA must have regard to the “Code of Practice on Local Authority Accounting in the United Kingdom” published by the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy, as amended or reissued from time to time.””


Explanatory Text

<p>This restricts a non-mayoral CCA from exercising a function that might impose a financial liability on any of its constituent councils unless those councils have given their consent.</p>

276

David Simmonds (Con) - Opposition Whip (Commons)
Paul Holmes (Con) - Opposition Whip (Commons)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 14 October 2025
This amendment was not called

Schedule 1, page 93, line 40, leave out paragraph 29


Explanatory Text

<p>See explanatory statement for Amendment 274.</p>

277

David Simmonds (Con) - Opposition Whip (Commons)
Paul Holmes (Con) - Opposition Whip (Commons)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 14 October 2025
This amendment was not called

Schedule 1, page 94, line 1, leave out paragraph 30


Explanatory Text

<p>See explanatory statement for Amendment 274.</p>

66

Miatta Fahnbulleh (LAB) - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 14 October 2025
This amendment was agreed to

Schedule 1, page 94, line 7, leave out “order” and insert “regulations”


Explanatory Text

<p>This replaces a reference to an “order” with the correct reference to “regulations”.</p>

67

Miatta Fahnbulleh (LAB) - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 14 October 2025
This amendment was agreed to

Schedule 1, page 94, line 25, leave out “order” and insert “regulations”


Explanatory Text

<p>This replaces a reference to an “order” with the correct reference to “regulations”.</p>

29

Vikki Slade (LD) - Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Manuela Perteghella (LD)
Siân Berry (Green) - Green Spokesperson (Crime and Policing)
Sarah Gibson (LD)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 14 October 2025
This amendment was not called

Schedule 1, page 95, leave out paragraph 33 and 34


Explanatory Text

<p>This amendment would remove the Bill’s provision for the Secretary of State to have powers to prepare a proposal for the establishment of a CCA without a public consultation.</p>

278

David Simmonds (Con) - Opposition Whip (Commons)
Paul Holmes (Con) - Opposition Whip (Commons)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 14 October 2025
This amendment was not called

Schedule 1, page 95, line 23, leave out paragraph 34


Explanatory Text

<p>See explanatory statement for Amendment 274.</p>

279

David Simmonds (Con) - Opposition Whip (Commons)
Paul Holmes (Con) - Opposition Whip (Commons)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 14 October 2025
This amendment was not called

Schedule 1, page 99, line 5, leave out paragraph 37


Explanatory Text

<p>See explanatory statement for Amendment 274.</p>

280

David Simmonds (Con) - Opposition Whip (Commons)
Paul Holmes (Con) - Opposition Whip (Commons)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 14 October 2025
This amendment was not called

Schedule 1, page 101, line 1, leave out paragraph 38


Explanatory Text

<p>See explanatory statement for Amendment 274.</p>

68

Miatta Fahnbulleh (LAB) - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 14 October 2025
This amendment was agreed

Clause 9, page 11, line 19, leave out from “function” to “, or” in line 20


Explanatory Text

<p>This would omit this wording is because of its replacement by the new section 30A(2) of LURA 2023 (see Amendment 220).</p>

69

Miatta Fahnbulleh (LAB) - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 14 October 2025
This amendment was agreed

Clause 9, page 12, line 7, leave out from “function” to “, or” in line 8


Explanatory Text

<p>This would omit this wording is because of its replacement by the new section 107DZA(2) of LDEDCA 2009 (see Amendment 220).</p>

6

Vikki Slade (LD) - Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Manuela Perteghella (LD)
Sarah Gibson (LD)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 14 October 2025
This amendment was not selected

Page 11, line 1, leave out Clause 9


Explanatory Text

<p>This amendment would remove the Bill’s provision to grant mayors of CAs and CCAs the power to appoint commissioners to deliver policy.</p>

70

Miatta Fahnbulleh (LAB) - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 14 October 2025
This amendment was agreed

Schedule 3, page 111, line 33, at end insert—<br> “(d) excepted fire and rescue functions.”


Explanatory Text

<p>This would prevent a commissioner appointed by the mayor of a CCA from exercising “excepted fire and rescue functions” (defined in Amendment 71).</p>

71

Miatta Fahnbulleh (LAB) - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 14 October 2025
This amendment was agreed

Schedule 3, page 112, line 3, at end insert—<br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(6)</span><span class="sub-para-text">In this paragraph “excepted fire and rescue functions” means—</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(a)</span><span class="sub-para-text">functions under the following provisions of the FRSA 2004—</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(i)</span><span class="sub-para-text">section 13 (reinforcement schemes);</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(ii)</span><span class="sub-para-text">section 15 (arrangements with other employers of fire-fighters);</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(iii)</span><span class="sub-para-text">section 16 (arrangements for discharge of functions by others);</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(b)</span><span class="sub-para-text">the functions of—</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(i)</span><span class="sub-para-text">appointing, suspending or dismissing the chief fire officer;</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(ii)</span><span class="sub-para-text">approving the terms of appointment of the chief fire officer;</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(iii)</span><span class="sub-para-text">holding the chief fire officer to account for managing the fire and rescue service;</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(c)</span><span class="sub-para-text">approving—</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(i)</span><span class="sub-para-text">the community risk management plan;</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(ii)</span><span class="sub-para-text">the fire and rescue declaration;</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(d)</span><span class="sub-para-text">approving plans, modifications to plans and additions to plans for the purpose of ensuring that—</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(i)</span><span class="sub-para-text">as far as reasonably practicable, the CCA is able to perform its fire and rescue functions if an emergency occurs, and</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(ii)</span><span class="sub-para-text">the CCA is able to perform its functions so far as is necessary or desirable for the purpose of preventing an emergency or reducing, controlling or mitigating the effects of an emergency, or taking other action in connection with it;</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(e)</span><span class="sub-para-text">approving any arrangements for the co-operation of the CCA in relation to its fire and rescue functions with other Category 1 responders and Category 2 responders in respect of—</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(i)</span><span class="sub-para-text">the performance of the CCA’s duty as a fire and rescue authority under section 2 of the Civil Contingencies Act 2004 (duty to assess, plan and advise);</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(ii)</span><span class="sub-para-text">any duties under subordinate legislation made in exercise of powers under that Act.</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(7)</span><span class="sub-para-text">In sub-paragraph (6) and this sub-paragraph—</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num"></span><span class="sub-para-text">“Category 1 responder” and “Category 2 responder” have the meanings given in section 3 of the Civil Contingencies Act 2004 (section 2: supplemental);</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num"></span><span class="sub-para-text">“chief fire officer” means the person with responsibility for managing the fire and rescue service;</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num"></span><span class="sub-para-text">“community risk management plan” means a plan which—</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(a)</span><span class="sub-para-text">is prepared and published by the combined authority in accordance with the Fire and Rescue National Framework, and</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(b)</span><span class="sub-para-text">sets out for the period covered by the document in accordance with the requirements of the Framework—</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(i)</span><span class="sub-para-text">the combined authority’s priorities and objectives, and</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(ii)</span><span class="sub-para-text">an assessment of all foreseeable fire and rescue related risks that could affect its community, in accordance with the discharge of the combined authority’s fire and rescue functions;</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num"></span><span class="sub-para-text">“emergency” has the meaning given in section 1 of the Civil Contingencies Act 2004 (meaning of “emergency”);</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num"></span><span class="sub-para-text">“fire and rescue authority” means a fire and rescue authority under the FRSA 2004;</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num"></span><span class="sub-para-text">“fire and rescue declaration” means a document which—</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(a)</span><span class="sub-para-text">is prepared and published by the combined authority in accordance with the Fire and Rescue National Framework, and</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(b)</span><span class="sub-para-text">contains a statement of the way in which the combined authority has had regard, in the period covered by the document, to the Framework and to any community risk management plan prepared by the combined authority for that period;</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num"></span><span class="sub-para-text">“fire and rescue functions” means—</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(a)</span><span class="sub-para-text">functions of a fire and rescue authority which the combined authority has by virtue of an order under section 105A, or</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(b)</span><span class="sub-para-text">functions which the combined authority has as a fire and rescue authority by virtue of section 1(2)(f) or (g) of the FRSA 2004;</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num"></span><span class="sub-para-text">“Fire and Rescue National Framework” means the document prepared by the Secretary of State under section 21 of the FRSA 2004;</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num"></span><span class="sub-para-text">“fire and rescue service” means the personnel, services and equipment secured for the purposes of carrying out the functions of a fire and rescue authority under—</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(a)</span><span class="sub-para-text">section 6 of the FRSA 2004 (fire safety);</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(b)</span><span class="sub-para-text">section 7 of the FRSA 2004 (fire-fighting);</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(c)</span><span class="sub-para-text">section 8 of the FRSA 2004 (road traffic accidents);</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(d)</span><span class="sub-para-text">any applicable order under section 9 of the FRSA 2004 Act (emergencies);</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(e)</span><span class="sub-para-text">section 2 of the Civil Contingencies Act 2004 (duty to assess, plan and advise) and any applicable subordinate legislation made under that Act;</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(f)</span><span class="sub-para-text">any other provision of, or made under, an enactment which confers functions on a fire and rescue authority;</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num"></span><span class="sub-para-text">“FRSA 2004” means the Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004.”</span></span>


Explanatory Text

<p>This would define the “excepted fire and rescue functions” which a commissioner appointed by the mayor of a CCA would be prevented from exercising by Amendment 70.</p>

293

David Simmonds (Con) - Opposition Whip (Commons)
Paul Holmes (Con) - Opposition Whip (Commons)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 14 October 2025
This amendment was negatived on division

Schedule 3, page 112, line 16, at end insert—<br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(2A)</span><span class="sub-para-text">The relevant remuneration panel may not recommend allowances which exceed the amount paid in salary to a person employed at director level within the relevant authority.”</span></span>


Explanatory Text

<p>This amendment ensures that Commissioners cannot be paid more than Directors working for the authority.</p>

292

David Simmonds (Con) - Opposition Whip (Commons)
Paul Holmes (Con) - Opposition Whip (Commons)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 14 October 2025
This amendment was negatived on division

Schedule 3, page 112, line 22, at end insert—<br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(5)</span><span class="sub-para-text">The relevant remuneration panel must consider, and make recommendations about, whether commissioners appointed by the mayor, and councillors in the constituent areas, should be eligible for the local government pension scheme.</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(6)</span><span class="sub-para-text">Recommendations of the relevant remuneration panel relating to the local government pension scheme must have the aim of achieving value for money.”</span></span>


Explanatory Text

<p>This amendment requires remuneration panels to consider whether mayoral commissioners should be eligible for the LGPS and justify those findings.</p>

72

Miatta Fahnbulleh (LAB) - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 14 October 2025
This amendment was agreed

Schedule 3, page 112, line 23, leave out from beginning to end of line 27 and insert—<br> <i class="text-centre">“Ending of appointment</i><br> 8A The appointment of a person as a commissioner ends if—<br> (a) the appointment ceases to have effect in accordance with paragraph 2(2), 4(3) or 5,<br> (b) the appointment ends—<br> (i) in accordance with the terms and conditions included by virtue of paragraph 6(1), or<br> (ii) in accordance with paragraph 6(2),<br> (c) the appointment is terminated in accordance with its terms and conditions—<br> (i) by the mayor for the area of the CCA (whether that is the person who made the appointment or a successor), or<br> (ii) by the commissioner,<br> (d) the appointment ceases to have effect in accordance with paragraph 10(4), or<br> (e) the commissioner dies.”


Explanatory Text

<p>This would state the ways in which the appointment of a commissioner can end.</p>

73

Miatta Fahnbulleh (LAB) - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 14 October 2025
This amendment was agreed

Schedule 3, page 116, line 40, at end insert—<br> “(d) excepted fire and rescue functions.”


Explanatory Text

<p>This would prevent a commissioner appointed by the mayor of a combined authority from exercising “excepted fire and rescue functions” (defined in Amendment 74).</p>

74

Miatta Fahnbulleh (LAB) - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 14 October 2025
This amendment was agreed

Schedule 3, page 117, line 10, at end insert—<br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(6)</span><span class="sub-para-text">In this paragraph “excepted fire and rescue functions” means—</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(a)</span><span class="sub-para-text">functions under the following provisions of the FRSA 2004—</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(i)</span><span class="sub-para-text">section 13 (reinforcement schemes);</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(ii)</span><span class="sub-para-text">section 15 (arrangements with other employers of fire-fighters);</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(iii)</span><span class="sub-para-text">section 16 (arrangements for discharge of functions by others);</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(b)</span><span class="sub-para-text">the functions of—</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(i)</span><span class="sub-para-text">appointing, suspending or dismissing the chief fire officer;</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(ii)</span><span class="sub-para-text">approving the terms of appointment of the chief fire officer;</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(iii)</span><span class="sub-para-text">holding the chief fire officer to account for managing the fire and rescue service;</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(c)</span><span class="sub-para-text">approving—</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(i)</span><span class="sub-para-text">the community risk management plan;</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(ii)</span><span class="sub-para-text">the fire and rescue declaration;</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(d)</span><span class="sub-para-text">approving plans, modifications to plans and additions to plans for the purpose of ensuring that—</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(i)</span><span class="sub-para-text">as far as reasonably practicable, the CCA is able to perform its fire and rescue functions if an emergency occurs, and</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(ii)</span><span class="sub-para-text">the CCA is able to perform its functions so far as is necessary or desirable for the purpose of preventing an emergency or reducing, controlling or mitigating the effects of an emergency, or taking other action in connection with it;</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(e)</span><span class="sub-para-text">approving any arrangements for the co-operation of the CCA in relation to its fire and rescue functions with other Category 1 responders and Category 2 responders in respect of—</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(i)</span><span class="sub-para-text">the performance of the CCA’s duty as a fire and rescue authority under section 2 of the Civil Contingencies Act 2004 (duty to assess, plan and advise);</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(ii)</span><span class="sub-para-text">any duties under subordinate legislation made in exercise of powers under that Act.</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(7)</span><span class="sub-para-text">In sub-paragraph (6) and this sub-paragraph—</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num"></span><span class="sub-para-text">“Category 1 responder” and “Category 2 responder” have the meanings given in section 3 of the Civil Contingencies Act 2004 (section 2: supplemental);</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num"></span><span class="sub-para-text">“chief fire officer” means the person with responsibility for managing the fire and rescue service;</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num"></span><span class="sub-para-text">“community risk management plan” means a plan which—</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(a)</span><span class="sub-para-text">is prepared and published by the combined authority in accordance with the Fire and Rescue National Framework, and</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(b)</span><span class="sub-para-text">sets out for the period covered by the document in accordance with the requirements of the Framework—</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(i)</span><span class="sub-para-text">the CCA’s priorities and objectives, and</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(ii)</span><span class="sub-para-text">an assessment of all foreseeable fire and rescue related risks that could affect its community, in accordance with the discharge of the CCA’s fire and rescue functions;</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num"></span><span class="sub-para-text">“emergency” has the meaning given in section 1 of the Civil Contingencies Act 2004 (meaning of “emergency”);</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num"></span><span class="sub-para-text">“fire and rescue authority” means a fire and rescue authority under the FRSA 2004;</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num"></span><span class="sub-para-text">“fire and rescue declaration” means a document which—</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(a)</span><span class="sub-para-text">is prepared and published by the CCA in accordance with the Fire and Rescue National Framework, and</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(b)</span><span class="sub-para-text">contains a statement of the way in which the CCA has had regard, in the period covered by the document, to the Framework and to any community risk management plan prepared by the CCA for that period;</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num"></span><span class="sub-para-text">“fire and rescue functions” means—</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(a)</span><span class="sub-para-text">functions of a fire and rescue authority which the CCA has by virtue of regulations under section 19, or</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(b)</span><span class="sub-para-text">functions which the CCA has as a fire and rescue authority by virtue of section 1(2)(f) or (g) of the FRSA 2004;</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num"></span><span class="sub-para-text">“Fire and Rescue National Framework” means the document prepared by the Secretary of State under section 21 of the FRSA 2004;</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num"></span><span class="sub-para-text">“fire and rescue service” means the personnel, services and equipment secured for the purposes of carrying out the functions of a fire and rescue authority under—</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(a)</span><span class="sub-para-text">section 6 of the FRSA 2004 (fire safety);</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(b)</span><span class="sub-para-text">section 7 of the FRSA 2004 (fire-fighting);</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(c)</span><span class="sub-para-text">section 8 of the FRSA 2004 (road traffic accidents);</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(d)</span><span class="sub-para-text">any applicable order under section 9 of the FRSA 2004 Act (emergencies);</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(e)</span><span class="sub-para-text">section 2 of the Civil Contingencies Act 2004 (duty to assess, plan and advise) and any applicable subordinate legislation made under that Act;</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(f)</span><span class="sub-para-text">any other provision of, or made under, an enactment which confers functions on a fire and rescue authority;</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num"></span><span class="sub-para-text">“FRSA 2004” means the Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004.”</span></span>


Explanatory Text

<p>This would define the “excepted fire and rescue functions” which a commissioner appointed by the mayor of a combined authority would be prevented from exercising by Amendment 73.</p>

75

Miatta Fahnbulleh (LAB) - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 14 October 2025
This amendment was agreed

Schedule 3, page 117, line 31, leave out from beginning to end of line 36 and insert—<br> <i class="text-centre">“Ending of appointment</i><br> 8A The appointment of a person as a commissioner ends if—<br> (a) the appointment ceases to have effect in accordance with paragraph 2(2), 4(3) or 5,<br> (b) the appointment ends—<br> (i) in accordance with the terms and conditions included by virtue of paragraph 6(1), or<br> (ii) in accordance with paragraph 6(2),<br> (c) the appointment is terminated in accordance with its terms and conditions—<br> (i) by the mayor for the area of the combined authority (whether that is the person who made the appointment or a successor), or<br> (ii) by the commissioner,<br> (d) the appointment ceases to have effect in accordance with paragraph 10(4), or<br> (e) the commissioner dies.”


Explanatory Text

<p>This would state the ways in which the appointment of a commissioner can end.</p>

7

Vikki Slade (LD) - Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Manuela Perteghella (LD)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 14 October 2025
This amendment was not selected

Page 109, line 1, leave out Schedule 3


Explanatory Text

<p>This amendment is consequential on Amendment 6.</p>

19

Vikki Slade (LD) - Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Manuela Perteghella (LD)
Sarah Gibson (LD)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 14 October 2025
This amendment was not moved

Clause 10, page 12, line 32, at end insert—<br> “(3A) A report made by a relevant remuneration panel must be laid by the Secretary of State before both Houses of Parliament at least 30 days before a CCA may make a scheme based on the report.”


Explanatory Text

<p>This amendment would require reports made by a relevant remuneration panel about CCAs’ payment of allowances for members with special responsibilities to be laid before Parliament before payments are made.</p>

82

Miatta Fahnbulleh (LAB) - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 14 October 2025
This amendment was agreed on division

Clause 11, page 14, leave out from line 35 to line 13 on page 15 and insert—<br> “(a) omit subsection (11)(a);<br> (b) in subsection (11)(b), for “that section” substitute “section 107G of the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009”;<br> (c) omit subsection (12)(a);<br> (d) in subection 12(b), for “that section” substitute “section 41 of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023”.”


Explanatory Text

<p>This removes the restriction on mayoral combined authorities and mayoral CCAs only being able to issue a precept in connection with mayoral functions.</p>

76

Miatta Fahnbulleh (LAB) - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 14 October 2025
This amendment was agreed

Clause 11, page 15, line 15, at end insert—<br> “(b) in subsection (2), omit “in respect of mayoral functions”.”


Explanatory Text

<p>This provides that the issuing of precepts under the Local Government Finance Act 1992 in respect of expenditure relating to the functions of a mayoral combined authority is a function exercisable by the mayor acting on behalf of the authority.</p>

77

Miatta Fahnbulleh (LAB) - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 14 October 2025
This amendment was agreed

Clause 11, page 15, line 15, at end insert—<br> “(b) in subsection (4)(a), for the words from “consists” to the end of that paragraph substitute “includes a separate component in respect of the mayor’s PCC functions,”.”


Explanatory Text

<p>This provides for flexibility where the mayor of a mayoral combined authority has PCC functions as to how the components of the authority’s council tax calculation which relate to the authority’s other functions (both mayoral and non-mayoral) are to be set out.</p>

78

Miatta Fahnbulleh (LAB) - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 14 October 2025
This amendment was agreed

Clause 11, page 15, line 15, at end insert—<br> “(b) in subsection (5)(b), after “functions,” insert “or the other functions of the authority (other than any PCC functions that are exercisable by the mayor), or both”.”


Explanatory Text

<p>This enables the Secretary of State to require the mayor of a combined authority to prepare an annual budget in relation to the authority’s functions, excluding any mayoral PCC functions, either separately to or in combination with the budget relating to the mayor’s general functions.</p>

79

Miatta Fahnbulleh (LAB) - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 14 October 2025
This amendment was agreed

Clause 11, page 15, line 17, at end insert—<br> “(b) in subsection (2), omit “in respect of mayoral functions”.”


Explanatory Text

<p>This provides that the issuing of precepts under the Local Government Finance Act 1992 in respect of expenditure relating to the functions of a mayoral CCA is a function exercisable by the mayor acting on behalf of the CCA.</p>

80

Miatta Fahnbulleh (LAB) - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 14 October 2025
This amendment was agreed

Clause 11, page 15, line 17, at end insert—<br> “(b) in subsection (4)(a), for the words from “consists” to the end of that paragraph substitute “includes a separate component in respect of the mayor’s PCC functions, ”.”


Explanatory Text

<p>This provides for flexibility where the mayor of a mayoral CCA has PCC functions as to how the components of the CCA’s council tax calculation which relate to the CCA’s other functions (both mayoral and non-mayoral) are to be set out.</p>

81

Miatta Fahnbulleh (LAB) - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 14 October 2025
This amendment was agreed

Clause 11, page 15, line 17, at end insert—<br> “(b) in subsection (5)(b), after “functions,” insert “or the other functions of the CCA (other than any PCC functions that are exercisable by the mayor), or both”.”


Explanatory Text

<p>This enables the Secretary of State to require the mayor of a CCA to prepare an annual budget in relation to the CCA functions, excluding any mayoral PCC functions, either separately to or in combination with the budget relating to the mayor’s general functions.</p>

20

Vikki Slade (LD) - Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Manuela Perteghella (LD)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 14 October 2025
This amendment was negatived on division

Clause 12, page 16, line 24, at end insert—<br> “(9AA) A combined authority or CCA must provide a report to the Secretary of State to lay before both Houses of Parliament a report detailing the reasons for which they are seeking consent to exercise the power conferred by section 1.”


Explanatory Text

<p>This amendment would require the combined authority or CCA to lay a report before Parliament detailing the reasons for which they are seeking the Secretary of State’s consent for exercise of the powers conferred by section 1 on mayoral combined authority or mayoral CCA.</p>

83

Miatta Fahnbulleh (LAB) - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 14 October 2025
This amendment was agreed

Clause 12, page 16, line 27, after “12” insert “of the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act 2025”


Explanatory Text

<p>This would clarify that the reference here is to clause 12 of the Bill.</p>

361

Vikki Slade (LD) - Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Manuela Perteghella (LD)
Zöe Franklin (LD) - Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Local Government)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 14 October 2025
This amendment was not called

Clause 19, page 22, line 32, at end insert—<br> “(f) funding which has been allocated to support the establishment of new strategic authorities.”


Explanatory Text

<p>This amendment would require the annual report on devolution to include an account of funding provided to support the establishment of new strategic authorities.</p>

363

Vikki Slade (LD) - Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Manuela Perteghella (LD)
Zöe Franklin (LD) - Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Local Government)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 14 October 2025
This amendment was withdrawn

Clause 19, page 22, line 32, at end insert—<br> “(f) progress with the implementation of the strategy provided for in section [<i>Duty to publish and implement a Forward Devolution Strategy</i>].”


Explanatory Text

<p>This amendment is consequential on NC46.</p>

8

Vikki Slade (LD) - Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Manuela Perteghella (LD)
Roz Savage (LD)
Siân Berry (Green) - Green Spokesperson (Crime and Policing)
Sarah Gibson (LD)
Martin Wrigley (LD)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 16 October 2025
This amendment was withdrawn

Clause 21, page 23, line 28, leave out subsection (b) and insert—<br> “(b) one or more of the following—<br> (i) health and social care;<br> (ii) planning;<br> (iii) environmental concerns;<br> (iv) funding;<br> (v) sustainability measures;<br> (vi) education;<br> (vii) transport provision and<br> (viii) green and community spaces.”


Explanatory Text

<p>This amendment ensures that mayors must consider specific community matters when consulting with local partners.</p>

84

Miatta Fahnbulleh (LAB) - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 16 October 2025
This amendment was agreed

Clause 21, page 23, line 30, at end insert—<br> “(1A) In section 252 of LURA 2023 (regulations)—<br> (a) in subsection (5)(a), after “subsection” insert “(8)(aa) or;<br> (b) in subsection (8), before paragraph (a) insert—<br> “(aa) under section 17B(5);”.”


Explanatory Text

<p>This provides that regulations made under new section 17B of the Levelling-Up and Regeneration Act 2023 (mayoral power to convene meetings with local partners), as inserted by clause 21 of the Bill, are subject to the negative resolution procedure.</p>

85

Miatta Fahnbulleh (LAB) - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 16 October 2025
This amendment was agreed

Clause 21, page 24, line 18, at end insert—<br> “(2A) In section 117 of LDEDCA 2009 (orders and regulations), in subsection (3)(a), after “order” insert “or regulations”.”


Explanatory Text

<p>This provides that any regulations made under the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009 that are not subject to the affirmative resolution procedure will be subject to the negative resolution procedure. This will include regulations under new section 103B (mayoral power to convene meetings with local partners), as inserted by Clause 21 of the Bill, and section 107N (public authorities: duty to have regard to shared local growth priorities), as inserted by Schedule 19 to the Bill.</p>

295

David Simmonds (Con) - Opposition Whip (Commons)
Paul Holmes (Con) - Opposition Whip (Commons)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 16 October 2025
This amendment was negatived on division

Clause 21, page 24, line 27, leave out subsection 3


Explanatory Text

<p>This amendment would remove the requirement on local partners to respond to a meeting request from the Mayor.</p>

294

David Simmonds (Con) - Opposition Whip (Commons)
Paul Holmes (Con) - Opposition Whip (Commons)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 16 October 2025
This amendment was negatived on division

Clause 21, page 24, line 35, leave out from “specified” to end of line and insert “by the Mayor;”


Explanatory Text

<p>This amendment would give Mayors, instead of the Secretary of State, the power to define the meaning of a local partner.</p>

86

Miatta Fahnbulleh (LAB) - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 16 October 2025
This amendment was agreed

Clause 21, page 25, line 3, at end insert—<br> “(3A) In section 420 of GLAA 1999 (regulations and orders), in subsection (7), in the appropriate place, insert “section 40B;”.”


Explanatory Text

<p>This provides that regulations under new section 40B of the Greater London Authority Act 1999 (mayoral power to convene meetings with local partners), as inserted by Clause 21 of the Bill, are subject to the negative resolution procedure.</p>

296

David Simmonds (Con) - Opposition Whip (Commons)
Paul Holmes (Con) - Opposition Whip (Commons)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 16 October 2025
This amendment was negatived on division

Clause 22, page 25, line 29, at end insert—<br> “(7A) The guidance issued by the Secretary of State under section 7 may not include a role for trade unions.”


Explanatory Text

<p>This amendment would prevent the Secretary of State from creating a role of trade unions in the execution of mayors’ duty to collaborate.</p>

297

David Simmonds (Con) - Opposition Whip (Commons)
Paul Holmes (Con) - Opposition Whip (Commons)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 16 October 2025
This amendment was withdrawn

Clause 22, page 26, line 22, at end insert—<br> “(3A) If a collaboration request is denied by mayor B, the request may not be appealed or reissued for the same purposes.”


Explanatory Text

<p>This amendment would prevent a collaboration request which has been denied by mayor B from being appealed or reissued.</p>

298

David Simmonds (Con) - Opposition Whip (Commons)
Paul Holmes (Con) - Opposition Whip (Commons)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 16 October 2025
This amendment was not called

Clause 22, page 29, line 27, at end insert—<br> “(3A) If a collaboration request is denied by mayor B, the request may not be appealed or reissued for the same purposes.”


Explanatory Text

<p>See explanatory statement for Amendment 297.</p>

366

Alex Mayer (Lab)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 16 October 2025
This amendment was not moved

Schedule 5, page 125, line 31, at end insert—<br> <b>“22JA</b> <b>Regulations relating to parking and docking</b><br> (1) The regulations may make provision about the density and standard of parking and docking for licensed micromobility vehicles that traffic authorities should provide.”


Explanatory Text

<p>This amendment would allow regulations to specify the density and standard of parking that traffic authorities should provide.</p>

300

David Simmonds (Con) - Opposition Whip (Commons)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 16 October 2025
This amendment was negatived on division

Schedule 5, page 128, line 11, at end insert—<br> “(3) The regulations must include a requirement for the license holder to maintain sufficient docking space for the micromobility vehicles for which they hold a license.<br> (4) The regulations must include requirements for license holders which would require them to ensure that the micromobility vehicles for which they hold a license do not obstruct any highway, cycling path, footpath, bridlepath, or subway.<br> (5) The regulations must stipulate that failure of license holders to comply with subsections (3) and (4) will warrant a loss of license.”


Explanatory Text

<p>This amendment would require that regulations ensure that license holders for micromobility vehicles are responsible for maintaining sufficient docking space for their vehicle and ensuring their vehicle does not obstruct any highways or public paths, or else lose their license.</p>

367

Alex Mayer (Lab)
Siân Berry (Green) - Green Spokesperson (Crime and Policing)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 16 October 2025
This amendment was not moved

Schedule 5, page 132, line 3, at end insert—<br> <i class="text-centre">“Cooperation with other bodies</i><br> 12 The regulations—<br> (a) must require Great British Railways and National Highways, and<br> (b) may require other public bodies to cooperate with the licensing authority on matters relating to connecting micromobility vehicles with other forms of transport.”


Explanatory Text

<p>This amendment would allow regulations to require public bodies to cooperate with licensing authorities.</p>

246

Vikki Slade (LD) - Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Manuela Perteghella (LD)
Zöe Franklin (LD) - Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Local Government)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 16 October 2025
This amendment was withdrawn

Schedule 7, page 138, line 22, insert—<br> “3 <span class="sub-para subparagraph"><span class="sub-para-num">(1)</span><span class="sub-para-text">After Paragraph 10 of Schedule 8 to the Traffic Management Act 2004, insert—</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num"></span><span class="sub-para-text">“Exercise of functions relating to civil enforcement</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">11</span><span class="sub-para-text">Any functions related to civil enforcement described by this schedule must be exercised directly by—</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(a)</span><span class="sub-para-text">the elected mayor for the area of an authority, or</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(b)</span><span class="sub-para-text">a member of an authority who is an elected member of a constituent council.””</span></span>


Explanatory Text

<p>This amendment ensures civil enforcement powers, when exercised by CAs and CCAs, must be under the direction of elected officials.</p>

291

David Simmonds (Con) - Opposition Whip (Commons)
Paul Holmes (Con) - Opposition Whip (Commons)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 16 October 2025
This amendment was negatived on division

Schedule 7, page 138, line 23, at end insert—<br> “3 <span class="sub-para subparagraph"><span class="sub-para-num">(1)</span><span class="sub-para-text">Section 45 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 is amended in accordance with this paragraph.</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(2)</span><span class="sub-para-text">After subsection (1A) insert—</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subsection sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(1B)</span><span class="sub-para-text">A qualifying CCA or combined authority may not make an order under subsection (1).”</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(3)</span><span class="sub-para-text">After subsection (8) insert—</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subsection sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(9)</span><span class="sub-para-text">In this section “qualifying CCA or combined authority” has the meaning given in paragraph 9 of schedule 8 to the Traffic Management Act 2004 (civil enforcement areas and enforcement authorities outside Greater London: bus lane contraventions).”</span></span><br> 4 <span class="sub-para subparagraph"><span class="sub-para-num">(1)</span><span class="sub-para-text">Section 55 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1994 is amended in accordance with this paragraph.</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(2)</span><span class="sub-para-text">After subsection (9) insert—</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subsection sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(9A)</span><span class="sub-para-text">A qualifying CCA or combined authority shall not undertake any activity provided for under this section.”</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(3)</span><span class="sub-para-text">In subsection (10), after “Greater London Authority Act 1999” insert—</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subsection sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num"></span><span class="sub-para-text">“qualifying CCA or combined authority” has the meaning given in paragraph 9 of schedule 8 to the Traffic Management Act 2004 (civil enforcement areas and enforcement authorities outside Greater London: bus lane contraventions)””</span></span>


Explanatory Text

<p>This amendment would prevent mayors of CCA from increasing charges for vehicle parking, and from using proceeds of those charges.</p>

348

Marie Goldman (LD) - Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Women and Equalities)
Vikki Slade (LD) - Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Manuela Perteghella (LD)
Zöe Franklin (LD) - Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Local Government)
Olly Glover (LD) - Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Transport)
Siân Berry (Green) - Green Spokesperson (Crime and Policing)
Martin Wrigley (LD)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 16 October 2025
This amendment was negatived on division

Schedule 8, page 138, line 22, at end insert—<br> “3 <span class="sub-para subparagraph"><span class="sub-para-num">(1)</span><span class="sub-para-text">Part 1 of Schedule 7 of the Traffic Management Act 2004 is amended as follows.</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(2)</span><span class="sub-para-text">After paragraph (4) insert—</span></span><br> “4A <span class="sub-para subparagraph"><span class="sub-para-num">(1)</span><span class="sub-para-text">There is a parking contravention in England if a person causes an obstruction which, without lawful authority or excuse, causes or permits a motor vehicle to stand on a pavement in such a manner as to wilfully obstruct free passage along the pavement.</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(2)</span><span class="sub-para-text">A parking contravention under subparagraph (1) is a civil offence which may be enforced by the local authority in which the contravention has occurred.</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(3)</span><span class="sub-para-text">The relevant local authority under subparagraph (2) may issue penalty charges for a civil offence under subsection (2).</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(4)</span><span class="sub-para-text">The amount for a penalty charge under subparagraph (3) shall be determined by regulations made by the Secretary of State.</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(5)</span><span class="sub-para-text">Regulations under subparagraph (4) may specify different penalty charge amounts based on—</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(a)</span><span class="sub-para-text">the obstructing vehicle class,</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(b)</span><span class="sub-para-text">the area of the local authority in which the obstruction has occurred, or</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(c)</span><span class="sub-para-text">any other relevant circumstantial consideration.</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(6)</span><span class="sub-para-text">In this paragraph—</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(a)</span><span class="sub-para-text">“motor vehicle” has the meaning given in section 136 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, and</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(b)</span><span class="sub-para-text">“pavement” has the meaning given in section 72 of the Highway Act 1835.</span></span><br> 4B <span class="sub-para subparagraph"><span class="sub-para-num">(1)</span><span class="sub-para-text">Penalty charge amounts for parking contraventions under this Part may be set by the relevant local authority.</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(2)</span><span class="sub-para-text">Amounts under subparagraph (1) must align with provisions under section 77 of this Act.</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(3)</span><span class="sub-para-text">Amounts under subparagraph (1) must have regard to any regulations made under section 87 of this Act.</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(4)</span><span class="sub-para-text">Amounts under subparagraph (1) must be published by the local authority and may be revised from time to time.””</span></span>


Explanatory Text

<p>This amendment would allow local authorities to enforce obstructive pavement parking within their areas as a civil offence and devolves the power to set parking penalty charge amounts for all parking penalty charge offences to local authorities.</p>

87

Miatta Fahnbulleh (LAB) - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 16 October 2025
This amendment was agreed

Schedule 8, page 142, line 20, leave out from beginning to “that” in line 25 and insert “under section 33 or 33A of the Traffic Management Act 2004 or under a permit scheme prepared under section 33 of”


Explanatory Text

<p>This amends the definition of “permit authority power” in relation to combined county authorities so that it conforms with the definition used in relation to combined authorities in section 89A of the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009 (as inserted by this Bill).</p>

328

Siân Berry (Green) - Green Spokesperson (Crime and Policing)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 16 October 2025
This amendment was withdrawn

Schedule 8, page 147, line 7, leave out “key route network”


Explanatory Text

<p>This amendment, alongside Amendments 316 to 320 would apply the traffic reporting duty to all local roads within the area of a Local Transport Authority.</p>

329

Siân Berry (Green) - Green Spokesperson (Crime and Policing)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 16 October 2025
This amendment was not called

Schedule 8, page 147, line 11, leave out “key route network”


Explanatory Text

<p>This amendment is related to amendment 328.</p>

330

Siân Berry (Green) - Green Spokesperson (Crime and Policing)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 16 October 2025
This amendment was not called

Schedule 8, page 147, line 16, leave out “key route network”


Explanatory Text

<p>This amendment is related to amendment 328.</p>

331

Siân Berry (Green) - Green Spokesperson (Crime and Policing)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 16 October 2025
This amendment was not called

Schedule 8, page 147, line 21, leave out “key route network”


Explanatory Text

<p>This amendment is related to amendment 328.</p>

332

Siân Berry (Green) - Green Spokesperson (Crime and Policing)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 16 October 2025
This amendment was not called

Schedule 8, page 147, line 25, leave out “key route network”


Explanatory Text

<p>This amendment is related to amendment 328.</p>

333

Siân Berry (Green) - Green Spokesperson (Crime and Policing)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 16 October 2025
This amendment was not called

Schedule 8, page 147, line 28, leave out “key route network”


Explanatory Text

<p>This amendment is related to amendment 328.</p>

334

Siân Berry (Green) - Green Spokesperson (Crime and Policing)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 16 October 2025
This amendment was not called

Schedule 8, page 148, line 2, at end insert—<br> “(c) publication of reports, including the standardisation of data across reports”


Explanatory Text

<p>This amendment would enable guidance to cover the publication of reports and data, in addition to covering the preparation of reports.</p>

335

Siân Berry (Green) - Green Spokesperson (Crime and Policing)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 16 October 2025
This amendment was not called

Schedule 8, page 148, line 4, after “preparing” insert “and publishing”


Explanatory Text

<p>This amendment is consequential on amendment 334.</p>

287

David Simmonds (Con) - Opposition Whip (Commons)
Paul Holmes (Con) - Opposition Whip (Commons)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 16 October 2025
This amendment was negatived on division

Clause 28, page 36, line 12, leave out “implement” and insert “have regard to”


Explanatory Text

<p>This amendment, and Amendment 288, would ensure that councils had to have regard to local transport plans, rather than be under a duty to implement them.</p>

288

David Simmonds (Con) - Opposition Whip (Commons)
Paul Holmes (Con) - Opposition Whip (Commons)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 16 October 2025
This amendment was not called

Clause 28, page 36, line 33, leave out “implement” and insert “have regard to”


Explanatory Text

<p>This amendment is linked to Amendment 287.</p>

88

Miatta Fahnbulleh (LAB) - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 16 October 2025
This amendment was agreed

Schedule 9, page 149, leave out lines 25 and 26 and insert—<br> “(a) the council is a constituent council of a combined authority or a combined county authority (and here “constituent council” has the meaning given by section 104(11) of the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009 in relation to a combined authority and section 10(11) of the Levelling-Up and Regeneration Act 2023 in relation to a combined county authority),”


Explanatory Text

<p>This clarifies when a county council or a council of non-metropolitan district will not be a local transport authority for the purposes of the Transport Act 2000.</p>

347

Siân Berry (Green) - Green Spokesperson (Crime and Policing)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 21 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

Schedule 9, page 149, line 37, at end insert—<br> “(4D) In preparing or revising a local transport plan, a local transport authority must have regard to the air quality guidelines established by the World Health Organization.”


Explanatory Text

<p>This amendment requires all local transport authorities, including mayoral combined authorities and combined county authorities, to have regard to the World Health Organization’s air quality guidelines when preparing or revising their local transport plans.</p>

265

Siân Berry (Green) - Green Spokesperson (Crime and Policing)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 16 October 2025
This amendment was negatived on division

Schedule 9, page 149, line 37, at end insert—<br> “(4D) In preparing or revising a local transport plan, a local transport authority must have regard to the air quality guidelines established by the World Health Organization.”


Explanatory Text

<p>This amendment requires all local transport authorities, including mayoral combined authorities and combined county authorities, to have regard to the World Health Organization’s air quality guidelines when preparing or revising their local transport plans.</p>

89

Miatta Fahnbulleh (LAB) - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 16 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

Schedule 9, page 150, line 12, leave out “Mayoral combined authorities and mayoral CCAs” and insert “Combined authorities and combined county authorities”


Explanatory Text

<p>This amendment is consequential on 90.</p>

90

Miatta Fahnbulleh (LAB) - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 16 October 2025
This amendment was agreed

Schedule 9, page 150, line 14, leave out from “is a” to the end of line 15 and insert “combined authority or a combined county authority.”


Explanatory Text

<p>This expands the provision about voting arrangements in relation to the adoption of local transport plans under the Transport Act 2000 to non-mayoral combined authorities and non-mayoral CCAs.</p>

91

Miatta Fahnbulleh (LAB) - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 16 October 2025
This amendment was agreed

Schedule 9, page 150, line 18 leave out from “the” to the end of line 19 and insert “authority.”


Explanatory Text

<p>This amendment is consequential on Amendment 90.</p>

92

Miatta Fahnbulleh (LAB) - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 16 October 2025
This amendment was agreed

Schedule 9, page 150, line 19, at end insert—<br> “(2A) In the case of a non-mayoral combined authority or non-mayoral CCA, a resolution to adopt the strategy is to be made by a simple majority of the constituent members present and voting on that resolution at a meeting of the authority.”


Explanatory Text

<p>This provides what the voting arrangement will be for the adoption of local transport plans by non-mayoral combined authorities and non-mayoral CCAs.</p>

93

Miatta Fahnbulleh (LAB) - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 16 October 2025
This amendment was agreed

Schedule 9, page 150, line 20, at the beginning insert “In the case of a mayoral combined authority or mayoral CCA,”


Explanatory Text

<p>This amendment is consequential on Amendment 90.</p>

94

Miatta Fahnbulleh (LAB) - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 16 October 2025
This amendment was agreed

Schedule 9, page 150, line 32, at end insert—<br> “(4A) In the case of a resolution by a non-mayoral combined authority or non-mayoral CCA—<br> (a) each constituent member has one vote;<br> (b) in the case of a tied vote—<br> (i) no person has a casting vote; and<br> (ii) the authority must be regarded as having disagreed to the question that the decision should be made.”


Explanatory Text

<p>This provides what happens if there is a tied vote on a resolution by a non-mayoral combined authority or non-mayoral CCA in relation to the adoption of a local transport plan.</p>

95

Miatta Fahnbulleh (LAB) - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 16 October 2025
This amendment was agreed

Schedule 9, page 150, line 33, leave out “in relation to the resolution” and insert “In the case of a resolution by a mayoral combined authority or mayoral CCA—”


Explanatory Text

<p>This amendment is consequential on Amendment 90.</p>

96

Miatta Fahnbulleh (LAB) - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 16 October 2025
This amendment was agreed

Schedule 9, page 150, line 38, at end insert—<br> “(5A) In the case of a non-mayoral combined authority or non-mayoral CCA, the adoption of a local transport plan requires the consent of all constituent councils.”


Explanatory Text

<p>This requires the consent of all constituent councils to the adoption of a local transport plan by a non-mayoral combined authority or non-mayoral CCA.</p>

97

Miatta Fahnbulleh (LAB) - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 16 October 2025
This amendment was agreed

Schedule 9, page 150, line 40, leave out from “a” to the end of line 41 and insert “combined authority or combined county authority—”


Explanatory Text

<p>This amendment is consequential on Amendment 90.</p>

98

Miatta Fahnbulleh (LAB) - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 16 October 2025
This amendment was agreed

Schedule 9, page 152, leave out lines 10 to 13 and insert—<br> “14 In section 146 (mandatory concessions: supplementary)—<br> (a) the existing text becomes subsection (1);<br> (b) in that subsection, in the definition of “travel concession authority”, after paragraph (c) insert—<br> “(cza) a combined authority,<br> (czb) a combined county authority,”;<br> (c) after that subsection insert—<br> “(2) A county council or a council of a non-metropolitan district is not a travel concession authority for the purposes of this Part where—<br> (a) the council is a constituent council of a combined authority or a combined county authority (and here “constituent council” has the meaning given by section 104(11) of the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009 in relation to a combined authority and section 10(11) of the Levelling-Up and Regeneration Act 2023 in relation to a combined county authority), and<br> (b) the combined authority or combined county authority has completed its first full financial year.””


Explanatory Text

<p>This removes joint functions as a travel concession authority from constituent councils of a combined authority or CCA once the authority has completed its first full financial year.</p>

99

Miatta Fahnbulleh (LAB) - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 16 October 2025
This amendment was agreed

Schedule 9, page 152, line 15, leave out “place insert” and insert “places insert the following definitions”


Explanatory Text

<p>This amendment is consequential on Amendment 90.</p>

100

Miatta Fahnbulleh (LAB) - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 16 October 2025
This amendment was agreed

Schedule 9, page 152, line 17, at end insert—<br> “non-mayoral CCA” means a combined county authority that is not a mayoral CCA,<br> “non-mayoral combined authority” means a combined authority that is not a mayoral combined authority,”


Explanatory Text

<p>This amendment is consequential on Amendment 90.</p>

368

Siân Berry (Green) - Green Spokesperson (Crime and Policing)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 16 October 2025
This amendment was not called

Schedule 9, page 152, line 17, at end insert—<br> “16 In section 178 (Preliminary)—<br> (a) In subsection (1) leave out “workplace”;<br> (b) In subsection (4) leave out “workplace”;<br> (c) In subsection (5)(c), at end insert “by a combined authority or combined county authority.<br> 17 In section 182 (Workplace parking places)—<br> (a) In the heading, leave out “Workplace”;<br> (b) In subsection (1) leave out “workplace”;<br> (c) In subsection (5) leave out “workplace”.<br> 18 In section 190 (Rights of entry—<br> (a) in sub-section (1) leave out “workplace”;<br> (b) in paragraph (1)(a) leave out “workplace”.<br> 19 In section 198(1) (Interpretation of Part III) after ‘“local transport policies” has the meaning given in section 108(5),’ insert “and include the policies of an applicable local transport plan as defined in section 113.”


Explanatory Text

<p>This amendment would extend the power to create parking levies to all strategic authorities. Where a strategic authority had become local transport authority and responsible for the local transport plan, it would deem that plan as forming the policies of any constituent authorities.</p>

101

Miatta Fahnbulleh (LAB) - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 16 October 2025
This amendment was agreed

Schedule 9, page 152, line 30, leave out from “are” to the end of line 31 and insert “—<br> (a) where the combined authority or combined county authority has completed its first full financial year, references to the combined authority or combined county authority (instead of to the council), and<br> (b) until that time, references to the combined authority or combined county authority as well as to the council.”


Explanatory Text

<p>This provides for combined authorities and CCAs to have joint transport functions with county councils within their area until they have completed their first financial year, and thereafter to hold those functions alone.</p>

102

Miatta Fahnbulleh (LAB) - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 16 October 2025
This amendment was agreed

Schedule 9, page 153, leave out lines 6 and 7 and insert “—<br> (a) where the combined authority or combined county authority has completed its first full financial year, references to the combined authority or combined county authority (instead of to the council), and<br> (b) until that time, references to the combined authority or combined county authority as well as to the council.”


Explanatory Text

<p>This provides for combined authorities and CCAs to have joint transport functions with county councils within their area until they have completed their first financial year, and thereafter to hold those functions alone.</p>

103

Miatta Fahnbulleh (LAB) - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 16 October 2025
This amendment was agreed

Schedule 9, page 153, line 13, at end insert—<br> “19A In section 93 (travel concession schemes), after subsection (8) insert—<br> “(8A) A county council or a council of a non-metropolitan district is not a local authority for the purposes of this section where—<br> (a) the council is a constituent council of a combined authority or a combined county authority (and here “constituent council” has the meaning given by section 104(11) of the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009 in relation to a combined authority and section 10(11) of the Levelling-Up and Regeneration Act 2023 in relation to a combined county authority), and<br> (b) the combined authority or combined county authority has completed its first full financial year.””


Explanatory Text

<p>This removes certain jointly held travel functions relating to travel concessions from constituent councils of a combined authority or CCA once the combined authority or CCA has completed its first full financial year.</p>

104

Miatta Fahnbulleh (LAB) - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 16 October 2025
This amendment was agreed

Schedule 9, page 153, line 18, at end insert—<br> “(d) after subsection (3) insert—<br> “(4) The power under subsection (1) does not apply to a county or district council where—<br> (a) the council is a constituent council of a combined authority or a combined county authority (and here “constituent council” has the meaning given by section 104(11) of the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009 in relation to a combined authority and section 10(11) of the Levelling-Up and Regeneration Act 2023 in relation to a combined county authority), and<br> (b) the combined authority or combined county authority has completed its first full financial year.””


Explanatory Text

<p>This removes the power in the Transport Act 1985 of constituent councils of a combined authority or CCA to provide travel concessions once the combined authority or CCA has completed its first full financial year.</p>

105

Miatta Fahnbulleh (LAB) - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 16 October 2025
This amendment was agreed

Clause 30, page 38, line 3, leave out “adult”


Explanatory Text

<p>This would be consequential on Amendment 108.</p>

106

Miatta Fahnbulleh (LAB) - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 16 October 2025
This amendment was agreed

Schedule 10, page 153, line 22, after “this” insert “Part of this”


Explanatory Text

<p>This would be consequential on Amendment 108.</p>

107

Miatta Fahnbulleh (LAB) - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 16 October 2025
This amendment was agreed

Schedule 10, page 157, line 37, at end insert—<br> “10A After section 120A insert—<br> <b>“120B</b> <b>When functions become exercisable by strategic authorities</b><br> <b>The Mayor of London</b><br> (1) The functions conferred on the Mayor of London by this Part are exercisable by the Mayor in relation to—<br> (a) the academic year beginning with 1 August 2025, and<br> (b) each subsequent academic year.<br> <b>Combined authority or CCA already exercising the functions</b><br> (2) Subsection (3) applies to a combined authority or CCA if functions conferred on it by this Part are also pre-commencement functions.<br> (3) The functions continue to be exercisable by the combined authority or CCA on and after the commencement day (but as functions conferred by this Part).<br> <b>Other combined authority or CCA</b><br> (4) Subsection (5) applies to a combined authority or CCA—<br> (a) if functions conferred on it by this Part are not pre-commencement functions;<br> (b) whether the combined authority or CCA was established before, or is established on or after, the commencement day.<br> (5) The functions conferred on the combined authority or CCA by this Part are exercisable by it in relation to—<br> (a) the second academic year to begin after the academic year during which it was, or is, established, and<br> (b) each subsequent academic year.<br> <b>District or county council already exercising the functions</b><br> (6) Subsection (7) applies to a district council or county council that is a strategic authority if functions conferred on it by this Part are also pre-designation functions.<br> (7) The functions continue to be exercisable by the district council or county council on and after its designation (but as functions conferred by this Part).<br> <b>Other district or county council</b><br> (8) Subsection (9) applies to a district council or county council that is a strategic authority if functions conferred on it by this Part are not pre-designation functions.<br> (9) The functions conferred on the district council or county council by this Part are exercisable by it in relation to—<br> (a) the second academic year to begin after the academic year during which its designation takes effect, and<br> (b) each subsequent academic year.<br> <b>Interpretation</b><br> (10) In this section—<br> “academic year” means each period—<br> (a) beginning with 1 August, and<br> (b) ending with the next 31 July;<br> “commencement day” means the day on which the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act 2025 is passed;<br> “designation” , in relation to a district council or county council that is a strategic authority, means its designation as a single foundation strategic authority;<br> “pre-commencement functions” means functions which were exercisable by a combined authority or CCA immediately before the commencement day by virtue of—<br> (a) an order under Part 6 of the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009, or<br> (b) regulations under Chapter 2 of Part 1 of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023;<br> “pre-designation functions” means functions which are exercisable by a district council or county council immediately before its designation, by virtue of regulations under section 16 of the Cities and Local Government Devolution Act 2016.””


Explanatory Text

<p>This would specify when the education functions dealt with by Schedule 10 become exercisable by a strategic authority. If a strategic authority does not already have the functions, or is established or designated after commencement, the functions are exercisable in relation to the second academic year after establishment or designation.</p>

108

Miatta Fahnbulleh (LAB) - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 16 October 2025
This amendment was agreed

Schedule 10, page 158, line 36, at end insert—<br> “Part 2<br> <b>Education for 16-19 year olds etc</b><br> 13 The Education Act 1996 is amended in accordance with this Part of this Schedule.<br> 14 <span class="sub-para subparagraph"><span class="sub-para-num">(1)</span><span class="sub-para-text">Section 15ZA (duty in respect of education and training for persons over compulsory school age: England) is amended in accordance with this paragraph.</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(2)</span><span class="sub-para-text">In subsection (1), for “local authority in England” substitute “relevant authority”.</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(3)</span><span class="sub-para-text">In the following provisions, for “local authority” substitute “relevant authority”—</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(a)</span><span class="sub-para-text">subsection (2);</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(b)</span><span class="sub-para-text">subsection (3), in the words before paragraph (a);</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(c)</span><span class="sub-para-text">in subsection (4), in the words before paragraph (a);</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(d)</span><span class="sub-para-text">in subsection (5), in the words before paragraph (a);</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(e)</span><span class="sub-para-text">in subsection (9).</span></span><br> 15 In section 15ZB (co-operation in performance of section 15ZA duty), for “Local authorities in England” substitute “Relevant authorities”.<br> 16 In section 15ZC (encouragement of education and training for persons over compulsory school age: England), in subsection (1), in the words before paragraph (a), for “local authority in England” substitute “relevant authority”.<br> 17 In section 579 (general interpretation), in subsection (1), after the definition of “regulations” insert—<br> ““relevant authority” means—<br> (a) a local authority in England,<br> (b) a combined authority established under Part 6 of the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009, or<br> (c) a combined county authority established under Chapter 1 of Part 2 of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023.””


Explanatory Text

<p>This would confer on strategic authorities additional functions relating to education and training for persons over compulsory school age.</p>

58

Vikki Slade (LD) - Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Manuela Perteghella (LD)
Zöe Franklin (LD) - Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Local Government)
Gideon Amos (LD) - Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Housing and Communities)
Martin Wrigley (LD)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 16 October 2025
This amendment was withdrawn

Schedule 12, page 162, leave out sub-paragraph (5)


Explanatory Text

<p>This amendment would remove provision for the Secretary of State to have the power to approve a Mayoral Development Order where a Local Planning Authority has not approved it by the end of the period.</p>

252

Vikki Slade (LD) - Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Manuela Perteghella (LD)
Zöe Franklin (LD) - Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Local Government)
Martin Wrigley (LD)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 16 October 2025
This amendment was withdrawn

Schedule 12, page 163, line 19 at end insert—<br> “(ba) After subsection (1BB), insert—<br> “(1BBA) When exercising any power under this section, the mayor of a relevant authority must ensure—<br> (a) any plans received comply with any Strategic Spatial Energy Plan for the area, and<br> (b) any plans comply with any Land Use Framework applicable to the area”.”


Explanatory Text

<p>This amendment requires mayors to ensure that when making decisions relating to planning applications, the planning applications have regard to any Strategic Spatial Energy Plan and, or Land Use Framework in place for the area.</p>

304

David Simmonds (Con) - Opposition Whip (Commons)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 16 October 2025
This amendment was negatived on division

Schedule 12, page 164, line 33, at end insert—<br> <b>“61DCB</b> <b>Density requirement</b><br> (1) A strategic authority issuing a mayoral development order must prioritise applications which—<br> (a) will deliver greater density in urban areas,<br> (b) are located in areas with greater public transportation accessibility according to the indices established by subsection (2), or<br> (c) if located within the Greater London Authority, are located in areas with a Transport for London Public Transport Accessibility level equal or greater than Level 4.<br> (2) A strategic authority must create ‘public transport accessibility index’ to categorise areas within the authority based on their proximity to public transportation<br> (3) A strategic authority must issue a mayoral development order for any land which has been previously developed.”


Explanatory Text

<p>This new clause would require mayoral development orders (MDOs) to prioritise planning applications in areas of high urban density and public transport accessibility, and would require MDOs to be issued for previously developed land.</p>

289

David Simmonds (Con) - Opposition Whip (Commons)
Paul Holmes (Con) - Opposition Whip (Commons)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 21 October 2025
This amendment was negatived on division

Schedule 14, page 169, line 15, at end insert—<br> “, and<br> (b) must, as far as it relates to the exercise of the mayor’s functions as a charging authority, publish details of—<br> (i) each instance in which CIL has been charged,<br> (ii) how much has been raised by the charging of CIL, and<br> (iii) the impact on delivery of housing infrastructure development.”


Explanatory Text

<p>This amendment would ensure that mayors charging CIL reported on the effect that this has on housing development.</p>

109

Miatta Fahnbulleh (LAB) - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 21 October 2025
This amendment was agreed to

Schedule 15, page 173, line 7, leave out paragraph (a) and insert—<br> “(a) in subsection (1), after “HCA” insert “or a strategic authority outside London”;<br> (aa) in subsection (2), after “HCA” insert “or a strategic authority outside London”;”


Explanatory Text

<p>This would alter the amendment of section 9(2) so that the function there would not be conferred on the GLA (only on strategic authorities outside London).</p>

110

Miatta Fahnbulleh (LAB) - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 21 October 2025
This amendment was agreed to

Schedule 15, page 173, line 11, leave out from “on” to end of line 12 and insert “strategic authorities outside London.”;


Explanatory Text

<p>This would be consequential on Amendment 109.</p>

111

Miatta Fahnbulleh (LAB) - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 21 October 2025
This amendment was agreed to

Schedule 15, page 173, leave out lines 19 to 21


Explanatory Text

<p>This would be consequential on Amendment 109.</p>

112

Miatta Fahnbulleh (LAB) - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 21 October 2025
This amendment was agreed to

Schedule 15, page 173, line 30, leave out “authorities” and insert “councils”


Explanatory Text

<p>This would change the provision to use the correct term “constituent council”</p>

113

Miatta Fahnbulleh (LAB) - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 21 October 2025
This amendment was agreed to

Schedule 15, page 173, line 31, at end insert—<br> “(c) the Broads Authority.”


Explanatory Text

<p>This would make the Broads Authority a consultee if any of the land proposed for compulsory acquisition is in its area.</p>

114

Miatta Fahnbulleh (LAB) - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 21 October 2025
This amendment was agreed to

Schedule 15, page 173, line 36, leave out “authorities” and insert “councils”


Explanatory Text

<p>This would change the provision to use the correct term “constituent council”</p>

115

Miatta Fahnbulleh (LAB) - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 21 October 2025
This amendment was agreed to

Schedule 15, page 173, line 38, leave out “authority” and insert “council”


Explanatory Text

<p>This would change the provision to use the correct term “constituent council”</p>

116

Miatta Fahnbulleh (LAB) - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 21 October 2025
This amendment was agreed to

Schedule 15, page 173, line 39, at end insert—<br> “(d) the Broads Authority.”


Explanatory Text

<p>This would make the Broads Authority a consultee if any of the land proposed for compulsory acquisition is in its area.</p>

117

Miatta Fahnbulleh (LAB) - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 21 October 2025
This amendment was agreed to

Schedule 15, page 174, line 5, leave out “authorities” and insert “councils”


Explanatory Text

<p>This would change the provision to use the correct term “constituent council”</p>

118

Miatta Fahnbulleh (LAB) - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 21 October 2025
This amendment was agreed to

Schedule 15, page 174, line 6, at end insert—<br> “(c) the Broads Authority;<br> and consent of a constituent council must be given at a meeting of the combined authority.”


Explanatory Text

<p>This would (i) require the consent of the Broads Authority if any of the land proposed for compulsory acquisition is in its area; and (ii) require consent of a constituent council to be given at a meeting of the combined authority.</p>

119

Miatta Fahnbulleh (LAB) - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 21 October 2025
This amendment was agreed to

Schedule 15, page 174, line 11, leave out “authorities” and insert “councils”


Explanatory Text

<p>This would change the provision to use the correct term “constituent council”</p>

120

Miatta Fahnbulleh (LAB) - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 21 October 2025
This amendment was agreed to

Schedule 15, page 174, line 13, leave out “authority” and insert “council”


Explanatory Text

<p>This would change the provision to use the correct term “constituent council”</p>

121

Miatta Fahnbulleh (LAB) - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 21 October 2025
This amendment was agreed to

Schedule 15, page 174, line 14, at end insert—<br> “(d) the Broads Authority;<br> and consent of a constituent council must be given at a meeting of the CCA.”


Explanatory Text

<p>This would (i) require the consent of the Broads Authority if any of the land proposed for compulsory acquisition is in its area; and (ii) require consent of a constituent council to be given at a meeting of the CCA.</p>

122

Miatta Fahnbulleh (LAB) - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 21 October 2025
This amendment was agreed to

Schedule 15, page 174, line 15, after “council” insert “that is a strategic authority”


Explanatory Text

<p>This would clarify that subsection (8) applies to a county council only if it is a strategic authority (in line with the application provision in subsection (1) of the new section 9A).</p>

123

Miatta Fahnbulleh (LAB) - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 21 October 2025
This amendment was agreed to

Schedule 15, page 174, line 20, at end insert—<br> “(c) the Broads Authority.”


Explanatory Text

<p>This would require the consent of the Broads Authority if any of the land proposed for compulsory acquisition is in its area.</p>

124

Miatta Fahnbulleh (LAB) - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 21 October 2025
This amendment was agreed to

Schedule 15, page 174, line 21, after “council” insert “that is a strategic authority”


Explanatory Text

<p>This would clarify that subsection (9) applies to a district council only if it is a strategic authority (in line with the application provision in subsection (1) of the new section 9A).</p>

125

Miatta Fahnbulleh (LAB) - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 21 October 2025
This amendment was agreed to

Schedule 15, page 174, line 22, leave out from “any” to end of line 24 and insert “of the following bodies whose area contains any part of the land subject to the proposed compulsory acquisition—<br> (a) any National Park authority;<br> (b) the Broads Authority.”


Explanatory Text

<p>This would make the Broads Authority a consultee if any of the land proposed for compulsory acquisition is in its area.</p>

126

Miatta Fahnbulleh (LAB) - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 21 October 2025
This amendment was agreed to

Schedule 15, page 174, line 29, at end insert—<br> <i class="text-centre">“Main powers in relation to acquired land</i><br> 6A In section 11, omit “by the HCA”.”


Explanatory Text

<p>This would reflect the effect of the Bill on Schedule 3 to the Housing and Regeneration Act 2008.</p>

127

Miatta Fahnbulleh (LAB) - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 21 October 2025
This amendment was agreed to

Schedule 15, page 177, line 2, after “authority” insert “outside London”


Explanatory Text

<p>This would alter the amendment of paragraph 17(1) so that the function there would not be conferred on the GLA (only on strategic authorities outside London).</p>

128

Miatta Fahnbulleh (LAB) - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 21 October 2025
This amendment was agreed to

Schedule 15, page 177, line 22, at end insert—<br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(8)</span><span class="sub-para-text">In paragraph 21 (other land connected to religious worship), in sub-paragraph (1), after “HCA” insert “or a strategic authority outside London”.”</span></span>


Explanatory Text

<p>This would provide for paragraph 21 of Schedule 3 to the Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 to apply in relation to land acquired by a strategic authority outside London. It allows for restrictions on the use of land that was connected to religious worship but was neither consecrated nor a burial ground.</p>

129

Miatta Fahnbulleh (LAB) - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 21 October 2025
This amendment was agreed to

Schedule 15, page 179, line 34, leave out from “(6)” to end of line 4 on page 180 and insert—<br> (a) in paragraph (bb), omit “and”;<br> (b) after paragraph (c) insert—<br> “(d) if the land is in the area of a strategic authority to whom this section applies, consult with that strategic authority (in addition to any other consultation required by this subsection).””


Explanatory Text

<p>This would require the Secretary of State to consult a strategic authority (as well as the local authority) before authorising a compulsory acquisition</p>

130

Miatta Fahnbulleh (LAB) - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 21 October 2025
This amendment was agreed to

Schedule 15, page 180, leave out lines 10 to 13


Explanatory Text

<p>This would remove the provision under which the compulsory acquisition function of a mayoral combined authority or CCA is exercisable by the mayor (so that it would be exercisable by the combined authority or CCA itself).</p>

131

Miatta Fahnbulleh (LAB) - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 21 October 2025
This amendment was agreed to

Schedule 15, page 180, line 18, leave out “authorities” and insert “councils”


Explanatory Text

<p>This would change the provision to use the correct term “constituent council”</p>

132

Miatta Fahnbulleh (LAB) - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 21 October 2025
This amendment was agreed to

Schedule 15, page 180, line 19, at end insert—<br> “(c) the Broads Authority.”


Explanatory Text

<p>This would make the Broads Authority a consultee if any of the land proposed for compulsory acquisition is in its area.</p>

133

Miatta Fahnbulleh (LAB) - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 21 October 2025
This amendment was agreed to

Schedule 15, page 180, line 24, leave out “authorities” and insert “councils”


Explanatory Text

<p>This would change the provision to use the correct term “constituent council”</p>

134

Miatta Fahnbulleh (LAB) - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 21 October 2025
This amendment was agreed to

Schedule 15, page 180, line 26, leave out “authority” and insert “council”


Explanatory Text

<p>This would change the provision to use the correct term “constituent council”</p>

135

Miatta Fahnbulleh (LAB) - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 21 October 2025
This amendment was agreed to

Schedule 15, page 180, line 27, at end insert—<br> “(d) the Broads Authority.”


Explanatory Text

<p>This would make the Broads Authority a consultee if any of the land proposed for compulsory acquisition is in its area.</p>

136

Miatta Fahnbulleh (LAB) - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 21 October 2025
This amendment was agreed to

Schedule 15, page 180, line 32, leave out “authorities” and insert “councils”


Explanatory Text

<p>This would change the provision to use the correct term “constituent council”</p>

137

Miatta Fahnbulleh (LAB) - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 21 October 2025
This amendment was agreed to

Schedule 15, page 180, line 33, at end insert—<br> “(c) the Broads Authority;<br> and consent of a constituent council must be given at a meeting of the combined authority.”


Explanatory Text

<p>This would (i) require the consent of the Broads Authority if any of the land proposed for compulsory acquisition is in its area; and (ii) require consent of a constituent council to be given at a meeting of the combined authority.</p>

138

Miatta Fahnbulleh (LAB) - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 21 October 2025
This amendment was agreed to

Schedule 15, page 180, line 38, leave out “authorities” and insert “councils”


Explanatory Text

<p>This would change the provision to use the correct term “constituent council”</p>

139

Miatta Fahnbulleh (LAB) - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 21 October 2025
This amendment was agreed to

Schedule 15, page 180, line 40, leave out “authority” and insert “council”


Explanatory Text

<p>This would change the provision to use the correct term “constituent council”</p>

140

Miatta Fahnbulleh (LAB) - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 21 October 2025
This amendment was agreed to

Schedule 15, page 181, line 1, at end insert—<br> “(d) the Broads Authority;<br> and consent of a constituent council must be given at a meeting of the CCA.”


Explanatory Text

<p>This would (i) require the consent of the Broads Authority if any of the land proposed for compulsory acquisition is in its area; and (ii) require consent of a constituent council to be given at a meeting of the CCA.</p>

141

Miatta Fahnbulleh (LAB) - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 21 October 2025
This amendment was agreed to

Schedule 15, page 181, line 10, leave out “combined authority or” and insert “non-mayoral combined authority or non-mayoral”


Explanatory Text

<p>Mayoral combined authorities and CCAs do not need to be added to this section as they are already within the definition of “local authority” in section 336 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as precepting authorities).</p>

142

Miatta Fahnbulleh (LAB) - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 21 October 2025
This amendment was agreed to

Schedule 15, page 181, line 13, leave out “combined authority or” and insert “non-mayoral combined authority or non-mayoral”


Explanatory Text

<p>Mayoral combined authorities and CCAs do not need to be added to this section as they are already within the definition of “local authority” in section 336 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as precepting authorities).</p>

143

Miatta Fahnbulleh (LAB) - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 21 October 2025
This amendment was agreed to

Schedule 15, page 181, line 20, at end insert—<br> <i class="text-centre">“Power of Secretary of State to require acquisition or development of land</i><br> 17A <span class="sub-para subparagraph"><span class="sub-para-num">(1)</span><span class="sub-para-text">Section 231 is amended in accordance with this paragraph.</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(2)</span><span class="sub-para-text">In subsection (1)—</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(a)</span><span class="sub-para-text">after “borough” insert “, or a combined authority or CCA,”;</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(b)</span><span class="sub-para-text">after the second “council” insert “or combined authority or CCA”.</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(3)</span><span class="sub-para-text">In subsection (2), after “local authority” insert “or a non-mayoral combined authority or non-mayoral CCA”.”</span></span>


Explanatory Text

<p>This would extend the application of section 231 so that all combined authorities and CCAs are within its scope. (Mayoral combined authorities and CCAs are already within subsection (2) as “local authorities” as defined in section 336 of the TCPA 1990.)</p>

144

Miatta Fahnbulleh (LAB) - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 21 October 2025
This amendment was agreed to

Schedule 15, page 181, line 23, leave out “combined authority or” and insert “non-mayoral combined authority or non-mayoral”


Explanatory Text

<p>Mayoral combined authorities and CCAs do not need to be added to this section as they are already within the definition of “local authority” in section 336 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as precepting authorities).</p>

145

Miatta Fahnbulleh (LAB) - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 21 October 2025
This amendment was agreed to

Schedule 15, page 181, line 27, leave out “combined authority or” and insert “non-mayoral combined authority or non-mayoral”


Explanatory Text

<p>Mayoral combined authorities and CCAs do not need to be added to this section as they are already within the definition of “local authority” in section 336 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as precepting authorities).</p>

146

Miatta Fahnbulleh (LAB) - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 21 October 2025
This amendment was agreed to

Schedule 15, page 182, line 3, leave out “combined authority or” and insert “non-mayoral combined authority or non-mayoral”


Explanatory Text

<p>Mayoral combined authorities and CCAs do not need to be added to this section as they are already within the definition of “local authority” in section 336 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as precepting authorities).</p>

147

Miatta Fahnbulleh (LAB) - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 21 October 2025
This amendment was agreed to

Schedule 15, page 182, line 5, leave out “combined authority or” and insert “non-mayoral combined authority or non-mayoral”


Explanatory Text

<p>Mayoral combined authorities and CCAs do not need to be added to this section as they are already within the definition of “local authority” in section 336 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as precepting authorities).</p>

148

Miatta Fahnbulleh (LAB) - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 21 October 2025
This amendment was agreed to

Schedule 15, page 182, line 11, leave out “combined authority or” and insert “non-mayoral combined authority or non-mayoral”


Explanatory Text

<p>Mayoral combined authorities and CCAs do not need to be added to this section as they are already within the definition of “local authority” in section 336 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as precepting authorities).</p>

149

Miatta Fahnbulleh (LAB) - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 21 October 2025
This amendment was agreed to

Schedule 15, page 182, line 13, leave out “combined authority or” and insert “non-mayoral combined authority or non-mayoral”


Explanatory Text

<p>Mayoral combined authorities and CCAs do not need to be added to this section as they are already within the definition of “local authority” in section 336 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as precepting authorities).</p>

150

Miatta Fahnbulleh (LAB) - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 21 October 2025
This amendment was agreed to

Schedule 15, page 182, line 16, leave out “combined authority or” and insert “non-mayoral combined authority or non-mayoral”


Explanatory Text

<p>Mayoral combined authorities and CCAs do not need to be added to this section as they are already within the definition of “local authority” in section 336 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as precepting authorities).</p>

151

Miatta Fahnbulleh (LAB) - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 21 October 2025
This amendment was agreed to

Schedule 15, page 182, line 18, leave out “combined authority or” and insert “non-mayoral combined authority or non-mayoral”


Explanatory Text

<p>Mayoral combined authorities and CCAs do not need to be added to this section as they are already within the definition of “local authority” in section 336 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as precepting authorities).</p>

152

Miatta Fahnbulleh (LAB) - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 21 October 2025
This amendment was agreed to

Schedule 15, page 182, line 24, leave out from “In” to “compulsorily” in line 27 and insert “sections 238 and 239 “relevant acquisition or appropriation” also includes an acquisition made by a combined authority or CCA under this Part or”


Explanatory Text

<p>This would provide for the new subsection (4) to apply to section 238 (as well as section 239); and would remove the reference to the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 as this does not apply to combined authorities or CCAs.</p>

153

Miatta Fahnbulleh (LAB) - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 21 October 2025
This amendment was agreed to

Schedule 15, page 182, line 35, at end insert—<br> <i class="text-centre">“Overriding of rights of possession</i><br> 22A In section 242, in paragraph (a), after “authority” insert “or a non-mayoral combined authority or non-mayoral CCA”.<br> <i class="text-centre">Constitution of joint body to hold land for planning purposes</i><br> 22B In section 243, in subsection (1)—<br> (a) for “local authorities concerned” substitute “authorities concerned”;<br> (b) for “local authority for planning purposes” substitute “local authority, or non-mayoral combined authority or non-mayoral CCA, for planning purposes;<br> (c) for “any other local authority” substitute “any other local authority, non-mayoral combined authority or non-mayoral CCA”.”


Explanatory Text

<p>This would extend the application of sections 242 and 243 so that all combined authorities and CCAs are within their scope. (Mayoral combined authorities and CCAs are already within their scope as “local authorities” as defined in section 336 of the TCPA 1990.)</p>

154

Miatta Fahnbulleh (LAB) - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 21 October 2025
This amendment was agreed to

Schedule 15, page 183, line 3, at end insert—<br> <i class="text-centre">“Extinguishment of rights of statutory undertakers: preliminary notices</i><br> 23A <span class="sub-para subparagraph"><span class="sub-para-num">(1)</span><span class="sub-para-text">Section 271 is amended in accordance with this paragraph.</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(2)</span><span class="sub-para-text">In the following provisions, for “local authority” substitute “relevant authority”—</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(a)</span><span class="sub-para-text">subsection (1) (in both places);</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(b)</span><span class="sub-para-text">subsection (5) (in the words before paragraph (a)).</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(3)</span><span class="sub-para-text">After subsection (8) insert—</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subsection sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(9)</span><span class="sub-para-text">In this section “relevant authority” means—</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subsection sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(a)</span><span class="sub-para-text">a local authority, or</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subsection sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(b)</span><span class="sub-para-text">a non-mayoral combined authority or non-mayoral CCA.”</span></span><br> <i class="text-centre">Extinguishment of rights of electronic communications code network operators: preliminary notices</i><br> 23B <span class="sub-para subparagraph"><span class="sub-para-num">(1)</span><span class="sub-para-text">Section 272 is amended in accordance with this paragraph.</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(2)</span><span class="sub-para-text">In the following provisions, for “local authority” substitute “relevant authority”—</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(a)</span><span class="sub-para-text">subsection (1) (in both places);</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(b)</span><span class="sub-para-text">subsection (5) (in the words before paragraph (a)).</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(3)</span><span class="sub-para-text">After subsection (8) insert—</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subsection sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(9)</span><span class="sub-para-text">In this section “relevant authority” means—</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subsection sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(a)</span><span class="sub-para-text">a local authority, or</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subsection sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(b)</span><span class="sub-para-text">a non-mayoral combined authority or non-mayoral CCA.”</span></span><br> <i class="text-centre">Orders under sections 271 and 272</i><br> 23C In section 274, in subsection (3), for “local authority” substitute “relevant authority”.<br> <i class="text-centre">Extension or modification of functions of statutory undertakers</i><br> 23D <span class="sub-para subparagraph"><span class="sub-para-num">(1)</span><span class="sub-para-text">Section 275 is amended in accordance with this paragraph.</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(2)</span><span class="sub-para-text">In the following provisions, for “local authority” substitute “relevant authority”—</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(a)</span><span class="sub-para-text">subsection (1)(a);</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(b)</span><span class="sub-para-text">subsection (3) (in all three places);</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(c)</span><span class="sub-para-text">subsection (5)(c).</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(3)</span><span class="sub-para-text">After subsection (5) insert—</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subsection sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(6)</span><span class="sub-para-text">In this section “relevant authority” means—</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subsection sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(a)</span><span class="sub-para-text">a local authority, or</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subsection sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(b)</span><span class="sub-para-text">a non-mayoral combined authority or non-mayoral CCA.”</span></span><br> <i class="text-centre">Procedure in relation to orders under section 275</i><br> 23E In section 276, in subsection (1), in the words before paragraph (a), for “local authority” substitute “relevant authority”.<br> <i class="text-centre">Objections to orders under sections 275 and 277</i><br> 23F In section 278, in subsection (7), for “local authority” substitute “relevant authority”.<br> <i class="text-centre">Contributions by local authorities and statutory undertakers</i><br> 23G <span class="sub-para subparagraph"><span class="sub-para-num">(1)</span><span class="sub-para-text">Section 306 is amended in accordance with this paragraph.</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(2)</span><span class="sub-para-text">In the following provisions, for “local authority” substitute “relevant authority”—</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(a)</span><span class="sub-para-text">the heading;</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(b)</span><span class="sub-para-text">subsection (1) (in the words before paragraph (a) and in paragraph (c));</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(c)</span><span class="sub-para-text">subsection (2) (in the words before paragraph (a));</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(d)</span><span class="sub-para-text">subsection (3) (in both places);</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(e)</span><span class="sub-para-text">subsection (4).</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(3)</span><span class="sub-para-text">After subsection (6) insert—</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subsection sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(7)</span><span class="sub-para-text">In this section “relevant authority” means—</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subsection sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(a)</span><span class="sub-para-text">a local authority, or</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subsection sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(b)</span><span class="sub-para-text">a non-mayoral combined authority or non-mayoral CCA.””</span></span>


Explanatory Text

<p>This would extend the application of these sections so that all combined authorities and CCAs are within their scope. (Mayoral combined authorities and CCAs are already within their scope as “local authorities” as defined in section 336 of the TCPA 1990.)</p>

155

Miatta Fahnbulleh (LAB) - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 21 October 2025
This amendment was agreed to

Schedule 16, page 184, line 17, at end insert—<br> “(1B) But if a local housing authority has complied with the duty imposed by subsection (1) in relation to a part of the area of a combined authority, CCA or two-tier county council, that strategic authority—<br> (a) does not need to comply with the duty imposed by subsection (1A) in relation to that part of its area; and<br> (b) may rely on the local housing authority’s consideration of the matters referred to in subsection (1) as if it were the strategic authority’s own consideration of those matters.”


Explanatory Text

<p>This would remove the duty imposed by the new subsection (1A) where a local housing authority has already carried out the required consideration of housing conditions and enable the strategic authority to rely on the local housing authority’s consideration of housing matters.</p>

156

Miatta Fahnbulleh (LAB) - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 21 October 2025
This amendment was agreed to

Schedule 16, page 184, line 24, at end insert—<br> <i class="text-centre">“Provision of housing accommodation</i><br> 2A <span class="sub-para subparagraph"><span class="sub-para-num">(1)</span><span class="sub-para-text">Section 9 is amended in accordance with this paragraph.</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(2)</span><span class="sub-para-text">In subsection (1), in the words before paragraph (a), after “local housing authority” insert “, combined authority or CCA, or two-tier county council that is a strategic authority”.</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(3)</span><span class="sub-para-text">In subsection (4), for “A local housing authority” substitute “An authority”.</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(4)</span><span class="sub-para-text">In subsection (5), for “a local housing authority” substitute “an authority”.”</span></span>


Explanatory Text

<p>This would expand the application of section 9 so that combined authorities, CCAs and two-tier county councils that are strategic authorities are within its scope.</p>

157

Miatta Fahnbulleh (LAB) - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 21 October 2025
This amendment was agreed to

Schedule 16, page 184, line 27, leave out from beginning to end of line 5 on page 185 and insert—<br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(1A)</span><span class="sub-para-text">In subsection (1), for the words before paragraph (a) substitute—</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subsection sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(1)</span><span class="sub-para-text">A local housing authority, combined authority or CCA, or two-tier county council that is a strategic authority may provide in connection with the provision of housing accommodation under this Part (whether it is provided by that authority or another authority)—”</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(1B)</span><span class="sub-para-text">In subsection (4), for “A local housing authority” substitute “An authority”.”</span></span>


Explanatory Text

<p>This would enable a local housing authority, combined authority or CCA, or two-tier county council that is a strategic authority to provide board and laundry facilities in connection with accommodation, whether the accommodation is provided by that or another authority.</p>

158

Miatta Fahnbulleh (LAB) - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 21 October 2025
This amendment was agreed to

Schedule 16, page 185, leave out lines 8 to 22 and insert—<br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(1A)</span><span class="sub-para-text">In subsection (1), for the words before paragraph (a) substitute—</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subsection sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(1)</span><span class="sub-para-text">A local housing authority, combined authority or CCA, or two-tier county council that is a strategic authority may, with the consent of the Secretary of State, provide and maintain in connection with housing accommodation provided under this Part (whether it is provided by that authority or another authority)—”.</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(1B)</span><span class="sub-para-text">In subsection (3), for “the local housing authority” substitute “the authority”.”</span></span>


Explanatory Text

<p>This would enable a local housing authority, combined authority or CCA, or two-tier county council that is a strategic authority to provide shops etc in connection with accommodation, whether the accommodation is provided by that or another authority.</p>

159

Miatta Fahnbulleh (LAB) - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 21 October 2025
This amendment was agreed to

Schedule 16, page 186, line 16, leave out “authorities” and insert “councils”


Explanatory Text

<p>This would change the provision to use the correct term “constituent council”</p>

160

Miatta Fahnbulleh (LAB) - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 21 October 2025
This amendment was agreed to

Schedule 16, page 186, line 17, at end insert—<br> “(c) the Broads Authority.”


Explanatory Text

<p>This would make the Broads Authority a consultee if any of the land proposed for compulsory acquisition is in its area.</p>

161

Miatta Fahnbulleh (LAB) - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 21 October 2025
This amendment was agreed to

Schedule 16, page 186, line 22, leave out “authorities” and insert “councils”


Explanatory Text

<p>This would change the provision to use the correct term “constituent council”</p>

162

Miatta Fahnbulleh (LAB) - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 21 October 2025
This amendment was agreed to

Schedule 16, page 186, line 24, leave out “authority” and insert “council”


Explanatory Text

<p>This would change the provision to use the correct term “constituent council”</p>

163

Miatta Fahnbulleh (LAB) - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 21 October 2025
This amendment was agreed to

Schedule 16, page 186, line 25, at end insert—<br> “(d) the Broads Authority.”


Explanatory Text

<p>This would make the Broads Authority a consultee if any of the land proposed for compulsory acquisition is in its area.</p>

164

Miatta Fahnbulleh (LAB) - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 21 October 2025
This amendment was agreed to

Schedule 16, page 186, line 30, leave out “authorities” and insert “councils”


Explanatory Text

<p>This would change the provision to use the correct term “constituent council”</p>

165

Miatta Fahnbulleh (LAB) - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 21 October 2025
This amendment was agreed to

Schedule 16, page 186, line 31, at end insert—<br> “(c) the Broads Authority;<br> and consent of a constituent council must be given at a meeting of the combined authority.”


Explanatory Text

<p>This would (i) require the consent of the Broads Authority if any of the land proposed for compulsory acquisition is in its area; and (ii) require consent of a constituent council to be given at a meeting of the combined authority.</p>

166

Miatta Fahnbulleh (LAB) - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 21 October 2025
This amendment was agreed to

Schedule 16, page 186, line 36, leave out “authorities” and insert “councils”


Explanatory Text

<p>This would change the provision to use the correct term “constituent council”</p>

167

Miatta Fahnbulleh (LAB) - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 21 October 2025
This amendment was agreed to

Schedule 16, page 186, line 38, leave out “authority” and insert “council”


Explanatory Text

<p>This would change the provision to use the correct term “constituent council”</p>

168

Miatta Fahnbulleh (LAB) - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 21 October 2025
This amendment was agreed to

Schedule 16, page 186, line 39, at end insert—<br> “(d) the Broads Authority;<br> and consent of a constituent council must be given at a meeting of the CCA.”


Explanatory Text

<p>This would require the consent of the Broads Authority if any of the land proposed for compulsory acquisition is in its area.</p>

169

Miatta Fahnbulleh (LAB) - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 21 October 2025
This amendment was agreed to

Schedule 16, page 187, line 4, at end insert—<br> “(c) the Broads Authority.”


Explanatory Text

<p>This would require the consent of the Broads Authority if any of the land proposed for compulsory acquisition is in its area.</p>

170

Miatta Fahnbulleh (LAB) - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 21 October 2025
This amendment was agreed to

Schedule 16, page 187, line 12, leave out “(1)” and insert “(2)”


Explanatory Text

<p>This corrects the reference to the Housing Act 1985.</p>

290

David Simmonds (Con) - Opposition Whip (Commons)
Paul Holmes (Con) - Opposition Whip (Commons)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 21 October 2025
This amendment was withdrawn after debate

Schedule 17, page 193, line 2, at end insert—<br> “7A After section 202, insert—<br> “202A: restrictions on designation of greenfield land<br> Where an MDC exercises any functions in relation to the designation of land for development, the MDC must not designate any development on greenfield land unless there is no available land that has not previously been developed.””

60

Vikki Slade (LD) - Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Manuela Perteghella (LD)
Zöe Franklin (LD) - Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Local Government)
Gideon Amos (LD) - Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Housing and Communities)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 21 October 2025
This amendment was negatived on division

Schedule 17, page 195, line 23, leave out from “that” to end of line 24 and insert “the majority of members of an MDC are elected members of relevant councils”


Explanatory Text

<p>This amendment would require that the make-up of Mayoral Development Corporation boards must have a majority of members from constituent councils.</p>

310

Siân Berry (Green) - Green Spokesperson (Crime and Policing)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 21 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

Page 39, line 1, leave out Clause 38

54

Vikki Slade (LD) - Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Manuela Perteghella (LD)
Zöe Franklin (LD) - Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Local Government)
Gideon Amos (LD) - Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Housing and Communities)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 21 October 2025
This amendment was withdrawn after debate

Schedule 19, page 200, line 17, at end insert—<br> “ <span class="sub-para subsection"><span class="sub-para-num">(d)</span><span class="sub-para-text">comply with any Land Use Framework issued by the Secretary of State, and</span></span><br> (e) comply with any local nature recovery strategies applicable to the area covered by the authority.<br> (2A) The Secretary of State must take steps to support a mayoral combined authority in complying with the provisions of paragraphs (2)(d) and (2)(e) of this section.”


Explanatory Text

<p>This amendment requires mayoral combined authorities to ensure their local growth plans comply with any overarching Land Use Framework and relevant local nature recovery strategies.</p>

352

Manuela Perteghella (LD)
Vikki Slade (LD) - Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Zöe Franklin (LD) - Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Local Government)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 21 October 2025
This amendment was question proposed

Schedule 19, page 200, line 17, at end insert—<br> “(d) include an overview of the views of town and parish councils in the local authority area about the plan.”


Explanatory Text

<p>This amendment would require information about the views of town and parish councils in the area about a mayoral combined authority’s local growth plan to be included in the plan.</p>

364

Vikki Slade (LD) - Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Manuela Perteghella (LD)
Zöe Franklin (LD) - Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Local Government)
Siân Berry (Green) - Green Spokesperson (Crime and Policing)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 21 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

Schedule 19, page 200, line 17 at end insert—<br> “(d) identify the plan’s contribution to targets set out by—<br> (i) sections 1 to 3 of the Environment Act 2021,<br> (ii) Part 1 of the Climate Change Act 2008, and<br> (iii) the Air Quality Standards Regulations 2010.”


Explanatory Text

<p>This amendment would require combined authorities to have regard to targets set by the Environment Act 2021, Climate Change Act 2008, and Air Quality Standards Regulations 2010 in developing local growth plans.</p>

353

Manuela Perteghella (LD)
Vikki Slade (LD) - Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Zöe Franklin (LD) - Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Local Government)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 21 October 2025
This amendment was question proposed

Schedule 19, page 200, line 17, at end insert—<br> “(2A) A mayoral combined authority must engage town and parish councils within its area in creating a local growth plan.<br> (2B) Engagement under subsection (2A) must include—<br> (a) sharing draft proposals,<br> (b) sharing evidence gathered to prepare the proposal, and<br> (c) opportunities to provide feedback on draft proposals.”


Explanatory Text

<p>This amendment would require mayoral combined authorities to engage with town and parish councils in creating local growth plans.</p>

359

Sarah Dyke (LD) - Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Rural Affairs)
Vikki Slade (LD) - Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Manuela Perteghella (LD)
Zöe Franklin (LD) - Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Local Government)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 21 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

Schedule 19, page 200, line 17, at end insert—<br> “(2A) In preparing a local growth plan, a mayoral combined authority must make specific reference to the proposed benefits of the plan on areas which are rural, remote, or coastal.”


Explanatory Text

<p>This amendment would require local growth plans to make specific reference to the proposed benefits of the plan on rural, remote and coastal areas.</p>

354

Manuela Perteghella (LD)
Vikki Slade (LD) - Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Zöe Franklin (LD) - Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Local Government)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 21 October 2025
This amendment was question proposed

Schedule 19, page 201, line 4, at end insert—<br> “(f) minimum engagement requirements under section 107L(2B).”


Explanatory Text

<p>This amendment would allow the Secretary of State to create guidance about the minimum levels of engagement with town and parish councils that is required in the development of mayoral combined authorities’ local growth plans.</p>

52

Vikki Slade (LD) - Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Manuela Perteghella (LD)
Zöe Franklin (LD) - Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Local Government)
Gideon Amos (LD) - Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Housing and Communities)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 21 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

Schedule 19, page 201, line 6, insert—<br> <b>“107MA Funding and support relating for Local Growth plans</b><br> (1) The Secretary of State has a duty to ensure that mayoral combined authorities have sufficient financial resources and adequate administrative support to discharge effectively any functions relating to the—<br> (a) preparation,<br> (b) publication, and<br> (c) delivery<br> <span class="wrapped">of local growth plans.</span><br> (2) In discharging the duty under subsection (1), the Secretary of State must regularly review the financial and administrative needs of mayoral combined authorities in respect of functions relating to local growth plans, taking into account the—<br> (a) strategic importance, and<br> (b) complexity<br> <span class="wrapped">of any such plans.”</span>


Explanatory Text

<p>This amendment creates a requirement for regular reviews of the needs of mayoral combined authorities with regard to local growth plans.</p>

171

Miatta Fahnbulleh (LAB) - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 21 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

Schedule 19, page 201, line 7, leave out “bodies” and insert “authorities”


Explanatory Text

<p>This amendment is consequential on Amendment 172.</p>

172

Miatta Fahnbulleh (LAB) - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 21 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

Schedule 19, page 201, line 8, leave out “non-departmental public body” and insert “public authority”


Explanatory Text

<p>This expands the power to require a non-departmental public body to have regard to shared local growth priorities to any relevant public authority.</p>

173

Miatta Fahnbulleh (LAB) - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 21 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

Schedule 19, page 201, line 11, after “of the” insert “mayoral combined”


Explanatory Text

<p>This amendment is consequential on Amendment 172.</p>

174

Miatta Fahnbulleh (LAB) - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 21 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

Schedule 19, page 201, line 17, at end insert—<br> “(1A) Where a relevant public authority carries out activities in England and anywhere else in the United Kingdom, the duty under subsection (1) only applies in relation to activities that the authority carries out in England.”


Explanatory Text

<p>This ensures that where a relevant public authority carries out activities in England and anywhere else in the UK, the new duties relating to the local growth priorities of mayoral combined authorities will only apply to activities that the authority carries out in England.</p>

175

Miatta Fahnbulleh (LAB) - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 21 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

Schedule 19, page 201, line 18, leave out “non-departmental public body” and insert “public authority”


Explanatory Text

<p>This amendment is consequential on Amendment 172.</p>

176

Miatta Fahnbulleh (LAB) - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 21 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

Schedule 19, page 201, line 19, leave out “non-departmental public body” and insert “public authority”


Explanatory Text

<p>This amendment is consequential on Amendment 172.</p>

177

Miatta Fahnbulleh (LAB) - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 21 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

Schedule 19, page 201, line 26, leave out “non-departmental public body” and insert “public authority”


Explanatory Text

<p>This amendment is consequential on Amendment 172.</p>

178

Miatta Fahnbulleh (LAB) - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 21 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

Schedule 19, page 201, leave out line 28


Explanatory Text

<p>This means that a Minister of the Crown or government department can be specified in regulations as bound by the duty to have regard to shared local growth priorities.</p>

179

Miatta Fahnbulleh (LAB) - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 21 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

Schedule 19, page 201, line 37, leave out “non-departmental public body” and insert “public authority”


Explanatory Text

<p>This amendment is consequential on Amendment 172.</p>

55

Vikki Slade (LD) - Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Manuela Perteghella (LD)
Zöe Franklin (LD) - Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Local Government)
Gideon Amos (LD) - Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Housing and Communities)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 21 October 2025
This amendment was withdrawn after debate

Schedule 19, page 202, line 14, at end insert—<br> “ <span class="sub-para subsection"><span class="sub-para-num">(d)</span><span class="sub-para-text">comply with any Land Use Framework issued by the Secretary of State, and</span></span><br> (e) comply with any local nature recovery strategies applicable to the area covered by the authority.<br> (2A) The Secretary of State must take steps to support a mayoral combined authority in complying with the provisions of paragraphs (2)(d) and (2)(e) of this section.”


Explanatory Text

<p>This amendment requires mayoral CCAs to ensure their local growth plans comply with any overarching Land Use Framework and relevant local nature recovery strategies.</p>

355

Manuela Perteghella (LD)
Vikki Slade (LD) - Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Zöe Franklin (LD) - Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Local Government)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 21 October 2025
This amendment was question proposed

Schedule 19, page 202, line 14, at end insert—<br> “(d) include an overview of the views of town and parish councils about the plan.”


Explanatory Text

<p>This amendment would require information about the views of town and parish councils about a mayoral CCA’s local growth plan to be included in the plan.</p>

365

Vikki Slade (LD) - Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Manuela Perteghella (LD)
Zöe Franklin (LD) - Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Local Government)
Siân Berry (Green) - Green Spokesperson (Crime and Policing)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 21 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

Schedule 19, page 202, line 14 at end insert—<br> “(d) identify the plan’s contribution to targets set out by—<br> (i) sections 1 to 3 of the Environment Act 2021,<br> (ii) Part 1 of the Climate Change Act 2008, and<br> (iii) the Air Quality Standards Regulations 2010.”


Explanatory Text

<p>This amendment would require combined authorities to have regard to targets set by the Environment Act 2021, Climate Change Act 2008, and Air Quality Standards Regulations 2010 in developing local growth plans.</p>

356

Manuela Perteghella (LD)
Vikki Slade (LD) - Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Zöe Franklin (LD) - Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Local Government)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 21 October 2025
This amendment was question proposed

Schedule 19, page 202, line 14, at end insert—<br> “(2A) A mayoral CCA must engage town and parish councils within its area in creating a local growth plan.<br> (2B) Engagement under subsection (2A) must include—<br> (a) sharing draft proposals,<br> (b) sharing information gathered to prepare the proposal, and<br> (c) opportunities to provide feedback on draft proposals.”


Explanatory Text

<p>This amendment would require mayoral CCAs to engage with town and parish councils in creating local growth plans.</p>

360

Sarah Dyke (LD) - Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Rural Affairs)
Vikki Slade (LD) - Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Manuela Perteghella (LD)
Zöe Franklin (LD) - Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Local Government)
Siân Berry (Green) - Green Spokesperson (Crime and Policing)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 21 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

Schedule 19, page 202, line 14, at end insert—<br> “(2A) In preparing a local growth plan, a mayoral CCA must make specific reference to the proposed benefits of the plan on areas which are rural, remote, or coastal.”


Explanatory Text

<p>This amendment is related to Amendment 359.</p>

357

Manuela Perteghella (LD)
Vikki Slade (LD) - Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Zöe Franklin (LD) - Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Local Government)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 21 October 2025
This amendment was question proposed

Schedule 19, page 202, line 37, at end insert—<br> “(f) minimum engagement requirements under section 32A(2B).”


Explanatory Text

<p>This amendment would allow the Secretary of State to create guidance about the minimum levels of engagement with town and parish councils that is required in the development of mayoral CCAs’ local growth plans.</p>

53

Vikki Slade (LD) - Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Manuela Perteghella (LD)
Zöe Franklin (LD) - Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Local Government)
Gideon Amos (LD) - Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Housing and Communities)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 21 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

Schedule 19, page 203, line 1, at end insert—<br> <b>“32BA Funding and support relating to local growth plans</b><br> (1) The Secretary of State has a duty to ensure that mayoral CCAs have sufficient financial resources and adequate administrative support to discharge effectively any functions relating to the—<br> (a) preparation,<br> (b) publication, and<br> (c) delivery<br> <span class="wrapped">of local growth plans.</span><br> (2) In discharging the duty under subsection (1), the Secretary of State must regularly review the financial and administrative needs of mayoral CCAs in respect of functions relating to local growth plans, taking into account the—<br> (a) strategic importance, and<br> (b) complexity<br> <span class="wrapped">of any such plans.”</span>


Explanatory Text

<p>This amendment creates a requirement for regular reviews of the needs of mayoral CCAs with regard to local growth plans.</p>

180

Miatta Fahnbulleh (LAB) - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 21 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

Schedule 19, page 203, line 2, leave out “bodies” and insert “authorities”


Explanatory Text

<p>This amendment is consequential on Amendment 181.</p>

181

Miatta Fahnbulleh (LAB) - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 21 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

Schedule 19, page 203, line 3, leave out “non-departmental public body” and insert “public authority”


Explanatory Text

<p>This expands the power to require a non-departmental public body to have regard to shared local growth priorities to any relevant public authority.</p>

182

Miatta Fahnbulleh (LAB) - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 21 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

Schedule 19, page 203, line 10, at end insert—<br> “(1A) Where a relevant public authority carries out activities in England and anywhere else in the United Kingdom, the duty under subsection (1) only applies in relation to activities that the authority carries out in England.”


Explanatory Text

<p>This ensures that where a public authority carries out activities in England and anywhere else in the UK, the new duties relating to the shared local growth priorities of mayoral combined county authorities will only apply to activities that the authority carries out in England.</p>

183

Miatta Fahnbulleh (LAB) - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 21 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

Schedule 19, page 203, line 11, leave out “non-departmental public body” and insert “public authority”


Explanatory Text

<p>This amendment is consequential on Amendment 181.</p>

184

Miatta Fahnbulleh (LAB) - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 21 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

Schedule 19, page 203, line 12, leave out “non-departmental public body” and insert “public authority”


Explanatory Text

<p>This amendment is consequential on Amendment 181.</p>

185

Miatta Fahnbulleh (LAB) - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 21 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

Schedule 19, page 203, line 19, leave out “non-departmental public body” and insert “public authority”


Explanatory Text

<p>This amendment is consequential on Amendment 181.</p>

186

Miatta Fahnbulleh (LAB) - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 21 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

Schedule 19, page 203, leave out line 21


Explanatory Text

<p>This means that a Minister of the Crown or government department can be specified in regulations as bound by the duty to have regard to shared local growth priorities.</p>

187

Miatta Fahnbulleh (LAB) - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 21 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

Schedule 19, page 203, line 30, leave out “non-departmental public body” and insert “public authority”


Explanatory Text

<p>This amendment is consequential on Amendment 181.</p>

188

Miatta Fahnbulleh (LAB) - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 21 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

Schedule 19, page 203, line 35, at end insert—<br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(4A)</span><span class="sub-para-text">In section 252 of LURA 2023 (regulations)—</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(a)</span><span class="sub-para-text">in subsection (5)(a), after “subsection” insert “(8)(ab) or”;</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(b)</span><span class="sub-para-text">in subsection (8), before paragraph (a) insert—</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(ab)</span><span class="sub-para-text">under section 32C(2);”.”</span></span>


Explanatory Text

<p>This provides that regulations made under new section 32C of the Levelling-Up and Regeneration Act 2023 (public authorities: duty to have regard to shared local growth priorities), as inserted by Schedule 19 to the Bill, are subject to the negative resolution procedure.</p>

189

Miatta Fahnbulleh (LAB) - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 21 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

Schedule 19, page 203, line 37, leave out “bodies” and insert “authorities”


Explanatory Text

<p>This amendment is consequential on Amendment 190.</p>

190

Miatta Fahnbulleh (LAB) - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 21 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

Schedule 19, page 203, line 39, leave out “non-departmental public body” and insert “public authority”


Explanatory Text

<p>This expands the power to require a non-departmental public body to have regard to shared local growth priorities to any relevant public authority.</p>

191

Miatta Fahnbulleh (LAB) - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 21 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

Schedule 19, page 204, line 7, at end insert—<br> “(1A) Where a relevant public authority carries out activities in England and anywhere else in the United Kingdom, the duty under subsection (1) only applies in relation to activities that the authority carries out in England.”


Explanatory Text

<p>This ensures that where a public authority carries out activities in England and anywhere else in the UK, the new duties relating to the shared local growth priorities for Greater London will only apply to activities that the authority carries out in England.</p>

192

Miatta Fahnbulleh (LAB) - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 21 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

Schedule 19, page 204, line 12, leave out “non-departmental public body” and insert “public authority”


Explanatory Text

<p>This amendment is consequential on Amendment 190.</p>

193

Miatta Fahnbulleh (LAB) - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 21 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

Schedule 19, page 204, line 13, leave out “non-departmental public body” and insert “public authority”


Explanatory Text

<p>This amendment is consequential on Amendment 190.</p>

194

Miatta Fahnbulleh (LAB) - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 21 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

Schedule 19, page 204, line 20, leave out “non-departmental public body” and insert “public authority”


Explanatory Text

<p>This amendment is consequential on Amendment 190.</p>

195

Miatta Fahnbulleh (LAB) - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 21 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

Schedule 19, page 204, leave out line 22


Explanatory Text

<p>This means that a Minister of the Crown or government department can be specified in regulations as bound by the duty to have regard to shared local growth priorities.</p>

196

Miatta Fahnbulleh (LAB) - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 21 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

Schedule 19, page 204, line 29, leave out “person” and insert “public authority”


Explanatory Text

<p>This amendment is consequential on Amendment 190.</p>

311

Siân Berry (Green) - Green Spokesperson (Crime and Policing)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 21 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

Page 200, leave out Schedule 19

358

Manuela Perteghella (LD)
Vikki Slade (LD) - Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Zöe Franklin (LD) - Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Local Government)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 21 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

Clause 40, page 40, line 31, at end insert—<br> “(2A) In section 144, after subsection (1) insert—<br> “(1A) In exercising powers under subsection (1) the relevant authority must engage with town and parish council within its area.<br> (1B) Engagement under subsection (1A) must include—<br> (a) consulting town and parish councils on tourism strategies, policies, and investment priorities; and<br> (b) creating opportunities for town and parish councils to contribute to activities relating to the exercising powers under subsection (1).<br> (1C) In exercising powers under subsection (1) the relevant authority must publish a report summarising the authority’s engagement with town and parish councils which includes—<br> (a) form of engagement used;<br> (b) the views of town and parish councils on the authority’s exercise of powers under subsection (1); and<br> (c) the role of town and parish councils in exercising powers under subsection (1).<br> (1D) The Secretary of State may issue guidance regarding requirements for engagement under subsection (1A).””


Explanatory Text

<p>This amendment would require local and/or strategic authorities exercising powers to encourage visitors to their area to engage with town and parish councils.</p>

197

Miatta Fahnbulleh (LAB) - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 21 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

Schedule 20, page 205, line 6, leave out “, a combined authority and a combined county authority”


Explanatory Text

<p>This removes the reference to combined authorities and combined county authorities inserted into section 113(5) of the Local Government Act 1972 as these bodies are already included in the definition of “local authority” under section 146A(1) of that Act.</p>

247

Vikki Slade (LD) - Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Manuela Perteghella (LD)
Zöe Franklin (LD) - Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Local Government)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 21 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

Clause 43, page 44, line 14, at end insert—<br> “(2A) The Secretary of State has a duty to ensure that a combined authority has sufficient financial resources and adequate administrative support the duties in subsections (1) and (2).<br> (2B) In discharging the duty under subsection (2A), the Secretary of State must regularly review the financial and administrative needs of a combined authority insofar as they relate to the needs described in subsection (1).”


Explanatory Text

<p>This amendment would require the Secretary of State to review the financial and administrative needs of combined authorities with regard to reducing health inequalities in their areas.</p>

262

Siân Berry (Green) - Green Spokesperson (Crime and Policing)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 21 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

Clause 43, page 44, line 24, leave out “prosperity” and insert “poverty and socio-economic inequality”


Explanatory Text

<p>This amendment is linked to Amendment 263 which would ensure that the health improvement and health inequalities duty focuses explicitly on tackling poverty and socio-economic inequality, rather than using the broader term “prosperity”</p>

344

Siân Berry (Green) - Green Spokesperson (Crime and Policing)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 21 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

Clause 43, page 44, line 24, leave out “prosperity” and insert “poverty and socio-economic inequality”


Explanatory Text

<p>This amendment is linked to Amendment 345, which would ensure that the health improvement and health inequalities duty focuses explicitly on tackling poverty and socio-economic inequality, rather than using the broader term “prosperity”.</p>

257

Siân Berry (Green) - Green Spokesperson (Crime and Policing)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 21 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

Clause 43, page 44, line 29, at end insert—<br> “(e) access to green space and nature,<br> (f) exposure to environmental harms, including air pollution, water pollution, land pollution, and any other form of environmental pollution,”


Explanatory Text

<p>This amendment would expand the list of general health determinants for the purposes of the new health improvement and health inequalities duty as it applies to CCAs, so it includes access to green space; and exposure to environmental harm.</p>

253

Vikki Slade (LD) - Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Manuela Perteghella (LD)
Zöe Franklin (LD) - Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Local Government)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 21 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

Clause 43, page 44, line 29, at end insert—<br> “(e) nitrogen dioxide level and general air quality,”


Explanatory Text

<p>This amendment would include air quality as a general health determinant which combined authorities must consider in their duty to reduce health inequalities.</p>

339

Siân Berry (Green) - Green Spokesperson (Crime and Policing)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 21 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

Clause 43, page 44, line 29, at end insert—<br> “(e) access to green space and nature,<br> (f) exposure to environmental harms, including air pollution, water pollution, land pollution, and any other form of environmental pollution,”


Explanatory Text

<p>This amendment would expand the list of general health determinants for the purposes of the new health improvement and health inequalities duty as it applies to CCAs, so it includes access to green space; and exposure to environmental harm.</p>

258

Siân Berry (Green) - Green Spokesperson (Crime and Policing)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 21 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

Clause 43, page 44, line 32, at end insert—<br> “(5A) In subsection (5)(e), the reference to “green space and nature” includes—<br> (a) any multifunctional green and blue space, and<br> (b) any urban or rural natural feature<br> <span class="wrapped">that is considered to deliver any environmental, economic, health and wellbeing benefits for communities and nature.”</span>


Explanatory Text

<p>This amendment is consequential on Amendment 255 and describes “green space and nature” for the purpose of this section.</p>

340

Siân Berry (Green) - Green Spokesperson (Crime and Policing)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 21 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

Clause 43, page 44, line 32, at end insert—<br> “(5A) In subsection (5)(e), the reference to “green space and nature” includes—<br> (a) any multifunctional green and blue space, and<br> (b) any urban or rural natural feature<br> <span class="wrapped">that is considered to deliver any environmental, economic, health and wellbeing benefits for communities and nature.”</span>


Explanatory Text

<p>This amendment is consequential on Amendment 310 and describes “green space and nature” for the purpose of this section.</p>

260

Siân Berry (Green) - Green Spokesperson (Crime and Policing)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 21 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

Clause 43, page 44, line 38, at end insert—<br> “(5A) In subsection (5)(e), the reference to “green space and nature” includes—<br> (a) any multifunctional green and blue space, and<br> (b) any urban or rural natural feature<br> <span class="wrapped">that is considered to deliver any environmental, economic, health and wellbeing benefits for communities and nature.”</span>


Explanatory Text

<p>This amendment is consequential on NC15 and describes “green space and nature” for the purpose of this section.</p>

342

Siân Berry (Green) - Green Spokesperson (Crime and Policing)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 21 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

Clause 43, page 44, line 38, at end insert—<br> “(5A) In subsection (5)(e), the reference to “green space and nature” includes—<br> (a) any multifunctional green and blue space, and<br> (b) any urban or rural natural feature<br> <span class="wrapped">that is considered to deliver any environmental, economic, health and wellbeing benefits for communities and nature.”</span>


Explanatory Text

<p>This amendment is consequential on NC29 and describes “green space and nature” for the purpose of this section.</p>

255

Siân Berry (Green) - Green Spokesperson (Crime and Policing)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 21 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

Clause 43, page 44, line 40, at end insert—<br> <b>“107ZC</b> <b>Health and Wellbeing in All Policies Strategy</b><br> (1) A combined authority must prepare and publish a Health and Wellbeing in All Policies Strategy setting out how it will meet the duty under section 107ZB.<br> (2) In preparing the strategy, an authority must consult with such bodies it considers relevant, including but not limited to—<br> (a) directors of public health within the authority area;<br> (b) Integrated Care Boards within the authority area;<br> (c) NHS bodies providing services in the authority area;<br> (d) representatives of the voluntary, community and social enterprise sector in the authority area; and<br> (e) the Equalities and Human Rights Commission.<br> (3) The strategy must—<br> (a) include an assessment of the health and wellbeing impacts of all strategic authority policies and programmes;<br> (b) seek to reduce inequalities with locally appropriate targets, set for—<br> (i) the end of a 10-year period beginning on the day on which the strategy is published,<br> (ii) regular periods during the period to which the 10-year target applies, as the combined authority deems appropriate (“interim targets”);<br> (c) consider the findings of any consultations conducted by the authority in relation to the strategy; and<br> (d) set out the reasons why the proposed strategy has been adopted.<br> (4) 10-year targets under subparagraph (3)(a)(i) must include consideration of—<br> (a) life expectancy,<br> (b) healthy life expectancy,<br> (c) infant mortality rate,<br> (d) rates of obesity and overweight,<br> (e) rates of anxiety and depression, and<br> (f) suicide rates<br> <span class="wrapped">within the authority area.</span><br> (5) Interim targets under subparagraph (3)(a)(ii) should include consideration of—<br> (a) household relative poverty rates,<br> (b) employment rates,<br> (c) relative child poverty rates,<br> (d) educational attainment rates defined as five or more GCSEs at grades A*-C,<br> (e) the proportion of people in the authority area meeting recommended physical activity levels, and<br> (f) the proportion of people in the authority consuming five or more fruit and vegetables per day.<br> (6) A combined authority must publish a report on its progress implementing the strategy and towards the targets set out under paragraph (3)(b).<br> (7) A report under subsection (6) must—<br> (a) be published one year after the day on which the strategy is published, and every year thereafter,<br> (b) be presented by the Mayor of the authority at the authority’s annual general meeting, and<br> (c) be made publicly available.”


Explanatory Text

<p>This amendment requires mayoral authorities to develop a Health and Wellbeing in All Policies Strategy.</p>

337

Siân Berry (Green) - Green Spokesperson (Crime and Policing)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 21 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

Clause 43, page 44, line 40, at end insert—<br> <b>“107ZC</b> <b>Health and Wellbeing in All Policies Strategy</b><br> (1) A combined authority must prepare and publish a Health and Wellbeing in All Policies Strategy setting out how it will meet the duty under section 107ZB.<br> (2) In preparing the strategy, an authority must consult with such bodies it considers relevant, including but not limited to—<br> (a) directors of public health within the authority area;<br> (b) integrated Care Boards within the authority area;<br> (c) NHS bodies providing services in the authority area;<br> (d) representatives of the voluntary, community and social enterprise sector in the authority area;<br> (e) the Equalities and Human Rights Commission.<br> (3) The strategy must—<br> (a) include an assessment of the health and wellbeing impacts of all strategic authority policies and programmes;<br> (b) seek to reduce inequalities with locally appropriate targets, set for—<br> (i) yhe end of a 10-year period beginning on the day on which the strategy is published,<br> (ii) regular periods during the period to which the 10-year target applies, as the combined authority deems appropriate (“interim targets”);<br> (c) consider the findings of any consultations conducted by the authority in relation to the strategy;<br> (d) set out the reasons why the proposed strategy has been adopted.<br> (4) 10-year targets under subparagraph (3)(a)(i) must include consideration of—<br> (a) life expectancy,<br> (b) healthy life expectancy,<br> (c) infant mortality rate,<br> (d) rates of obesity and overweight,<br> (e) rates of anxiety and depression, and<br> (f) suicide rates<br> <span class="wrapped">within the authority area.</span><br> (5) Interim targets under subparagraph (3)(a)(ii) should include consideration of—<br> (a) household relative poverty rates,<br> (b) employment rates,<br> (c) relative child poverty rates,<br> (d) educational attainment rates defined as five or more GCSEs at grades A*-C,<br> (e) the proportion of people in the authority area meeting recommended physical activity levels, and<br> (f) the proportion of people in the authority consuming five or more fruit and vegetables per day.<br> (6) A combined authority must publish a report on its progress implementing the strategy and towards the targets set out under paragraph (3)(b).<br> (7) A report under subsection (6) must—<br> (a) be published one year after the day on which the strategy is published, and every year thereafter,<br> (b) be presented by the Mayor of the authority at the authority’s annual general meeting, and<br> (c) be made publicly available.”


Explanatory Text

<p>This amendment requires mayoral authorities to develop a Health and Wellbeing in All Policies Strategy.</p>

248

Vikki Slade (LD) - Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Manuela Perteghella (LD)
Zöe Franklin (LD) - Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Local Government)
Martin Wrigley (LD)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 21 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

Clause 43, page 45, line 10, at end insert—<br> “(2A) The Secretary of State has a duty to ensure that a CCA has sufficient financial resources and adequate administrative support to have regard to the needs described in subsection (1).<br> (2B) In discharging the duty under subsection (2A), the Secretary of State must regularly review the financial and administrative needs of a CCA insofar as they relate to the needs described in subsection (1).”


Explanatory Text

<p>This amendment would require the Secretary of State to review the financial and administrative needs of CCAs with regard to reducing health inequalities in their areas.</p>

263

Siân Berry (Green) - Green Spokesperson (Crime and Policing)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 21 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

Clause 43, page 45, line 20, leave out “prosperity” and insert “poverty and socio-economic inequality”


Explanatory Text

<p>This amendment is linked to Amendment 262 which would ensure that the health improvement and health inequalities duty focuses explicitly on tackling poverty and socio-economic inequality, rather than using the broader term “prosperity”.</p>

345

Siân Berry (Green) - Green Spokesperson (Crime and Policing)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 21 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

Clause 43, page 45, line 20, leave out “prosperity” and insert “poverty and socio-economic inequality”


Explanatory Text

<p>This amendment is linked to Amendment 344, which would ensure that the health improvement and health inequalities duty focuses explicitly on tackling poverty and socio-economic inequality, rather than using the broader term “prosperity”.</p>

259

Siân Berry (Green) - Green Spokesperson (Crime and Policing)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 21 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

Clause 43, page 45, line 25, at end insert—<br> “(e) access to green space and nature,<br> (f) exposure to environmental harms, including air pollution, water pollution, land pollution, and any other form of environmental pollution,”


Explanatory Text

<p>This amendment would expand the list of general health determinants for the purposes of the new health improvement and health inequalities duty as it applies to CCAs, so it includes access to green space; and exposure to environmental harm.</p>

341

Siân Berry (Green) - Green Spokesperson (Crime and Policing)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 21 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

Clause 43, page 45, line 25, at end insert—<br> “(e) access to green space and nature,<br> (f) exposure to environmental harms, including air pollution, water pollution, land pollution, and any other form of environmental pollution,”


Explanatory Text

<p>This amendment would expand the list of general health determinants for the purposes of the new health improvement and health inequalities duty as it applies to CCAs, so it includes access to green space; and exposure to environmental harm.</p>

254

Vikki Slade (LD) - Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Manuela Perteghella (LD)
Zöe Franklin (LD) - Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Local Government)
Martin Wrigley (LD)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 21 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

Clause 43, page 45, line 25, at end insert—<br> “(e) nitrogen dioxide level and general air quality,”


Explanatory Text

<p>This amendment would include air quality as a general health determinant which CCAs must consider in their duty to reduce health inequalities.</p>

338

Siân Berry (Green) - Green Spokesperson (Crime and Policing)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 21 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

Clause 43, page 45, line 36, at end insert—<br> <b>“24B</b> <b>Health and Wellbeing in All Policies Strategy</b><br> (1) A CCA must prepare and publish a Health and Wellbeing in All Policies Strategy setting out how it will meet the duty under section 24A.<br> (2) In preparing the strategy, A CCA must consult with such bodies it considers relevant, including but not limited to—<br> (a) directors of public health within the CCA’s area;<br> (b) Integrated Care Boards within the CCA’s area;<br> (c) NHS bodies providing services in the CCA’s area;<br> (d) representatives of the voluntary, community and social enterprise sector in the CCA’s area;<br> (e) the Equalities and Human Rights Commission.<br> (3) The strategy must—<br> (a) include an assessment of the health and wellbeing impacts of all strategic authority policies and programmes;<br> (b) seek to reduce inequalities with locally appropriate targets, set for—<br> (i) the end of a 10-year period beginning on the day on which the strategy is published,<br> (ii) regular periods during the period to which the 10-year target applies, as the combined authority deems appropriate (“interim targets”);<br> (c) consider the findings of any consultations conducted by the authority in relation to the strategy;<br> (d) set out the reasons why the proposed strategy has been adopted.<br> (4) 10-year targets under subparagraph (3)(a)(i) must include consideration of—<br> (g) life expectancy,<br> (h) healthy life expectancy,<br> (i) infant mortality rate,<br> (j) rates of obesity and overweight,<br> (k) rates of anxiety and depression, and<br> (l) suicide rates<br> <span class="wrapped">within the authority area.</span><br> (5) Interim targets under subparagraph (3)(a)(ii) should include consideration of—<br> (g) household relative poverty rates,<br> (h) employment rates,<br> (i) relative child poverty rates,<br> (j) educational attainment rates defined as five or more GCSEs at grades A*-C,<br> (k) the proportion of people in the authority area meeting recommended physical activity levels, and<br> (l) the proportion of people in the authority consuming five or more fruit and vegetables per day.<br> (6) A combined authority must publish a report on its progress implementing the strategy and towards the targets set out under paragraph (3)(b).<br> (7) A report under subsection (6) must—<br> (a) be published one year after the day on which the strategy is published, and every year thereafter,<br> (b) be presented by the Mayor of the authority at the authority’s annual general meeting, and<br> (c) be made publicly available.”


Explanatory Text

<p>This amendment requires CCAs to develop a Health and Wellbeing in All Policies Strategy.</p>

256

Siân Berry (Green) - Green Spokesperson (Crime and Policing)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 21 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

Clause 43, page 45, line 36, at end insert—<br> <b>“24B</b> <b>Health and Wellbeing in All Policies Strategy</b><br> (1) A CCA must prepare and publish a Health and Wellbeing in All Policies Strategy setting out how it will meet the duty under section 24A.<br> (2) In preparing the strategy, a CCA must consult with such bodies it considers relevant, including but not limited to—<br> (a) directors of public health within the CCA’s area;<br> (b) Integrated Care Boards within the CCA’s area;<br> (c) NHS bodies providing services in the CCA’s area;<br> (d) representatives of the voluntary, community and social enterprise sector in the CCA’s area;<br> (e) the Equalities and Human Rights Commission.<br> (3) The strategy must—<br> (a) include an assessment of the health and wellbeing impacts of all strategic authority policies and programmes;<br> (b) seek to reduce inequalities with locally appropriate targets, set for—<br> (i) the end of a 10-year period beginning on the day on which the strategy is published,<br> (ii) regular periods during the period to which the 10-year target applies, as the combined authority deems appropriate (“interim targets”);<br> (c) consider the findings of any consultations conducted by the authority in relation to the strategy;<br> (d) set out the reasons why the proposed strategy has been adopted.<br> (4) 10-year targets under subparagraph (3)(a)(i) must include consideration of—<br> (a) life expectancy,<br> (b) healthy life expectancy,<br> (c) infant mortality rate,<br> (d) rates of obesity and overweight,<br> (e) rates of anxiety and depression, and<br> (f) suicide rates<br> <span class="wrapped">within the authority area.</span><br> (5) Interim targets under subparagraph (3)(a)(ii) should include consideration of—<br> (a) household relative poverty rates,<br> (b) employment rates,<br> (c) relative child poverty rates,<br> (d) educational attainment rates defined as five or more GCSEs at grades A*-C,<br> (e) the proportion of people in the authority area meeting recommended physical activity levels, and<br> (f) the proportion of people in the authority consuming five or more fruit and vegetables per day.<br> (6) A combined authority must publish a report on its progress implementing the strategy and towards the targets set out under paragraph (3)(b).<br> (7) A report under subsection (6) must—<br> (a) be published one year after the day on which the strategy is published, and every year thereafter,<br> (b) be presented by the Mayor of the authority at the authority’s annual general meeting, and<br> (c) be made publicly available.”


Explanatory Text

<p>This amendment requires CCAs to develop a Health and Wellbeing in All Policies Strategy.</p>

21

Vikki Slade (LD) - Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Manuela Perteghella (LD)
Sarah Gibson (LD)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 16 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

Clause 44, page 46, line 2, at beginning insert “The Secretary of State may by regulations require that”


Explanatory Text

<p>This amendment would ensure the powers for mayors to exercise Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) functions across 2 or more areas must be approved by Parliament.</p>

22

Vikki Slade (LD) - Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Manuela Perteghella (LD)
Martin Wrigley (LD)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 21 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

Clause 44, page 46, line 6, at end insert—<br> “(1B) Regulations under section 107F and 107FA are subject to the affirmative procedure”


Explanatory Text

<p>See explanatory statement for Amendment 21.</p>

198

Miatta Fahnbulleh (LAB) - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 21 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

Clause 44, page 46, line 29, leave out “fire and rescue” and insert “police”


Explanatory Text

<p>This would correct the reference in the second sentence of new section 107FA(4).</p>

199

Miatta Fahnbulleh (LAB) - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 21 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

Clause 44, page 46, line 36, leave out “mayoral combined authority or mayoral CCA” and insert “combined authority”


Explanatory Text

<p>This would correct an inconsistency.</p>

202

Miatta Fahnbulleh (LAB) - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 21 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

Clause 44, page 47, line 8, leave out from “there” to the end of line 11 and insert “is a separate component in respect of the mayor’s PCC functions,”


Explanatory Text

<p>This amendment is consequential on Amendment 77.</p>

200

Miatta Fahnbulleh (LAB) - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 21 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

Clause 44, page 47, line 34, leave out “mayoral”


Explanatory Text

<p>This would correct an inconsistency.</p>

201

Miatta Fahnbulleh (LAB) - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 21 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

Clause 44, page 48, line 8, leave out “mayoral”


Explanatory Text

<p>This would correct an inconsistency.</p>

203

Miatta Fahnbulleh (LAB) - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 21 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

Clause 44, page 48, line 19, leave out from “there” to the end of line 22 and insert “is a separate component in respect of the mayor’s PCC functions,”


Explanatory Text

<p>This amendment is consequential on Amendment 80.</p>

204

Miatta Fahnbulleh (LAB) - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 21 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

Clause 44, page 48, line 36, leave out paragraphs (a) to (c) and insert—<br> “(a) paragraph 21(a) of Schedule 5 to the West Yorkshire Combined Authority (Election of Mayor and Functions) Order 2021 (S.I. 2021/112),<br> (b) paragraph 21(a) of Schedule 5 to the York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority Order 2023 (S.I. 2023/1432), and<br> (c) paragraph 21(a) of Schedule 1 to the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (Election of Mayor and Transfer of Police and Crime Commissioner Functions) Order 2024 (S.I. 2024/414),”


Explanatory Text

<p>This would remove the unnecessary word “after” from paragraphs (a) to (c), insert references to the relevant Schedules to the Orders, and correct the citation of the South Yorkshire Order.</p>

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Vikki Slade (LD) - Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Manuela Perteghella (LD)
Sarah Gibson (LD)
Martin Wrigley (LD)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 21 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

Clause 45, page 50, line 25, at end insert—<br> “(c) a statutory instrument containing a draft of any such order has been laid before, and approved by, each House of Parliament.”


Explanatory Text

<p>This amendment would ensure that regulations made by the Secretary of State to alter the size of PCC areas when transferring powers of PCCs to strategic authorities receive parliamentary scrutiny.</p>

205

Miatta Fahnbulleh (LAB) - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 21 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

Schedule 21, page 206, line 9, after second “the” insert “police”


Explanatory Text

<p>This clarifies that “the Area” means a police area. This amendment is connected with amendment 206, which deals with the case where a mayor exercises PCC functions in relation to two or more police areas.</p>

206

Miatta Fahnbulleh (LAB) - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 21 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

Schedule 21, page 206, line 11, after “commissioner” insert “; and, in a case where a combined authority or combined county authority meets the eligibility condition in relation to two or more police areas (see section 107FA(4) of the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009 or section 33A(4) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023), this Schedule applies separately in relation to each of those police areas and “the Area” is to be read accordingly”


Explanatory Text

<p>This clarifies that where a mayor exercises PCC functions in relation to two or more police areas that together make up the area of the combined authority or CCA, “the Area” here means each of the police areas (rather than the area of the combined authority or CCA).</p>

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Vikki Slade (LD) - Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Manuela Perteghella (LD)
Martin Wrigley (LD)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 21 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

Schedule 21, page 209, leave out lines 25 to 31


Explanatory Text

<p>This amendment would remove the provision to allow mayors to appoint a person to manage policing and crime for their area.</p>

207

Miatta Fahnbulleh (LAB) - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 21 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

Schedule 21, page 209, line 41, at end insert—<br> “(j) a person who is the deputy mayor for policing and crime for a different police area.”;”


Explanatory Text

<p>This would prevent a deputy mayor for policing and crime for one police area from being appointed as the deputy mayor for policing and crime for a different police area.</p>

208

Miatta Fahnbulleh (LAB) - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 21 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

Schedule 21, page 213, line 4, after “if” insert “—<br> “(a) after subsection (1) there were inserted—<br> “(1ZA) If a combined authority or combined county authority meets the eligibility condition in relation to two or more police areas (see section 107FA(4) of the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009 or section 33A(4) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023)—<br> (a) subsection (1)(b) does not apply; but<br> (b) a person is disqualified from being elected to the office of police and crime commissioner for any of those police areas at any election unless, on each relevant day, the person is a local government elector in at least one of those police areas;<br> <span class="wrapped">and for that purpose a person is “a local government elector in” a police area if the person is registered in the register of local government electors for an electoral area in respect of an address in that police area.”;</span>


Explanatory Text

<p>This provides that, where a mayor is to exercise PCC functions in relation to two or more police areas that together make up the area of the combined authority or CCA, a candidate is disqualified only if the person is not on the electoral register in any of those areas.</p>

209

Miatta Fahnbulleh (LAB) - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 21 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

Clause 46, page 51, line 10, leave out from “for” to end of line 14 and insert “the whole of its area if the Secretary of State designates it as the fire and rescue authority for that area in accordance with section 1A(1);<br> (g) a mayoral combined authority or mayoral CCA is the fire and rescue authority for a part of its area if the Secretary of State—<br> (i) specifies that part of its area, and<br> (ii) designates it as the fire and rescue authority for that part of its area,<br> <span class="wrapped">in accordance with section 1A(2) and (3).”</span>


Explanatory Text

<p>This would enable the Secretary of State to provide for a mayoral combined authority or CCA to be the fire and rescue authority for its area or part of its area. Amendment 212 makes further provision about these powers.</p>

210

Miatta Fahnbulleh (LAB) - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 21 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

Clause 46, page 51, line 17, leave out from “for” to second “a” and insert “an area by virtue of subsection (2)(f) or (g),”


Explanatory Text

<p>This is consequential on Amendment 209.</p>

211

Miatta Fahnbulleh (LAB) - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 21 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

Clause 46, page 51, line 23, after “the” insert “combined authority or”


Explanatory Text

<p>This corrects an omission.</p>

212

Miatta Fahnbulleh (LAB) - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 21 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

Clause 46, page 51, line 25, leave out from beginning to end of line 37 on page 52 and insert—<br> <b>““</b> <span class="sub-para subsection"><span class="sub-para-num">1A</span><span class="sub-para-text">Designation of mayoral combined authorities and mayoral CCAs</span></span><br> (1) The Secretary of State may by order designate a mayoral combined authority or mayoral CCA as the fire and rescue authority for the whole of its area.<br> (2) The Secretary of State may—<br> (a) by order specify a part of the area of a mayoral combined authority or mayoral CCA, and<br> (b) by order designate the mayoral combined authority or mayoral CCA as the fire and rescue authority for the specified part of its area.<br> (3) But, if the Secretary of State exercises the powers conferred by subsection (2) in relation to a particular mayoral combined authority or mayoral CCA (the “relevant mayoral authority”), the Secretary of State must ensure that those powers are exercised so as to secure that—<br> (a) two or more parts are specified under subsection (2)(a) which, when taken together, consist of the whole of the area of the relevant mayoral authority;<br> (b) the relevant mayoral authority is designated as the fire and rescue authority for each specified part;<br> (c) all of those designations come into effect at the same time.<br> (4) Accordingly, where the powers conferred by subsection (2) are exercised in relation to the relevant mayoral authority—<br> (a) there are separate fire and rescue authorities for each area specified under subsection (2)(a);<br> (b) the fire and rescue authority for each of those areas is the relevant mayoral authority.<br> (5) The Secretary of State may by order provide for the name by which an area specified under subsection (2)(a) is to be known.<br> (6) An order under subsection (1) or (2)(a) or (b) may make consequential alterations to any other—<br> (a) section 1A(2) area,<br> (b) section 2 combined area, or<br> (c) section 4 combined area.<br> (7) The alterations that may be made by virtue of subsection (6) include alterations that result in a reduction or an increase in the number of such areas.<br> (8) An order under subsection (1) or (2)(a) or (b) may make provision for the abolition of—<br> (a) a metropolitan county fire and rescue authority,<br> (b) a combined fire and rescue authority constituted by a scheme under section 2, or<br> (c) a combined fire and rescue authority constituted by a scheme to which section 4 applies.<br> (9) The provision that may be made by regulations under section 52 of the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act 2025 (incidental etc provision) for the purposes of, or in consequence of, an order under subsection (1) or (2)(a) or (b) relating to a particular mayoral combined authority or mayoral CCA and particular area includes—<br> (a) provision for functions of a fire rescue authority to be exercisable in relation to the area by the mayoral combined authority or mayoral CCA during a shadow period (and not by any fire and rescue authority by which those functions would otherwise be exercisable),<br> (b) provision for those functions to be exercisable only by the mayor on behalf of the mayoral combined authority or mayoral CCA;<br> (c) provision about who is to scrutinise the exercise of those functions;<br> (d) any other incidental, consequential, transitional, transitory or supplementary provision.<br> (10) In this section—<br> “section 1A(2) area” means an area specified in an order under subsection (2)(a) (including such an area as varied from time to time);<br> “section 2 combined area” means an area for which a combined fire and rescue authority is, or used to be, constituted by a scheme under section 2 (including such an area as varied from time to time);<br> “section 4 combined area” means the area for which a combined fire and rescue authority is, used to be, constituted by a scheme to which section 4 applies (including such an area as varied from time to time);<br> “shadow period” , in relation to provision made in accordance with subsection (9)(a) in relation to a particular area, means a period which—<br> (a) ends when the designation of the mayoral combined authority or mayoral CCA as the fire and rescue authority for the area takes effect, and<br> (b) is no longer than one year.””


Explanatory Text

<p>This would make further provision about the Secretary of State’s power to provide for a mayoral combined authority or CCA to be the fire and rescue authority (see Amendment 209). In particular, subsection (3) would ensure that, where the area of a mayoral combined authority or CCA is to consist of several fire and rescue areas, it must be the fire and rescue authority for all of those areas.</p>

213

Miatta Fahnbulleh (LAB) - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 21 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

Clause 46, page 52, line 40, leave out from beginning to end of line 9 on page 53


Explanatory Text

<p>This would be consequential on Amendment 209.</p>

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Vikki Slade (LD) - Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Manuela Perteghella (LD)
Sarah Gibson (LD)
Martin Wrigley (LD)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 21 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

Clause 46, page 53, line 15, at end insert—<br> “(7) Regulations made under this section are subject to the affirmative procedure.”


Explanatory Text

<p>This amendment would ensure that regulations made by the Secretary of State regarding the functions of fire and rescue authorities receive parliamentary scrutiny.</p>

214

Miatta Fahnbulleh (LAB) - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 21 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

Schedule 22, page 229, line 15, leave out from “scheme” to end of line 17 and insert “—<br> (a) is made in consequence of an order under section 1A, and<br> (b) provides for a combined area that is wholly in England and is outside Greater London.”


Explanatory Text

<p>The provision made by paragraph 2(3) of Schedule 22 would be superseded by the new section 1A in Amendment 212. This amendment would instead enable condition B to be met where it is necessary to establish a new combined fire and rescue authority in consequence of an order under the new section 1A.</p>

215

Miatta Fahnbulleh (LAB) - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 21 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

Schedule 22, page 229, line 20, leave out sub-paragraph (4)


Explanatory Text

<p>The provision made by sub-paragraph (4) would be superseded by the new section 1A in Amendment 212.</p>

216

Miatta Fahnbulleh (LAB) - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 21 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

Schedule 22, page 229, line 26, leave out from beginning to end of line 8 on page 230.


Explanatory Text

<p>This is consequential on Amendment 214.</p>

217

Miatta Fahnbulleh (LAB) - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 21 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

Schedule 22, page 230, line 11, leave out from beginning to end of line 14


Explanatory Text

<p>The provision made by the new subsection (8) would be superseded by the new section 1A in Amendment 212.</p>

218

Miatta Fahnbulleh (LAB) - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 21 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

Schedule 22, page 231, line 5, after “(f)” insert “or (g)”


Explanatory Text

<p>This would be consequential on Amendment 209.</p>

219

Miatta Fahnbulleh (LAB) - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 21 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

Schedule 22, page 234, line 12, after “(f)” insert “or (g)”


Explanatory Text

<p>This would be consequential on Amendment 209.</p>

220

Miatta Fahnbulleh (LAB) - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 21 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

Schedule 22, page 234, line 12, at end insert—<br> <i class="text-centre">“LDEDCA 2009</i><br> 1 <span class="sub-para subparagraph"><span class="sub-para-num">(1)</span><span class="sub-para-text">LDEDCA 2009 is amended in accordance with this paragraph.</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(2)</span><span class="sub-para-text">In section 107D (delegation of functions by the mayor), after subsection (3) insert—</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subsection sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(3A)</span><span class="sub-para-text">Subsection (3) is subject to section 107DZA.”</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(3)</span><span class="sub-para-text">After section 107D insert—</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">107DZA</span><span class="sub-para-text">Limitation on delegation of mayoral functions</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subsection sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(1)</span><span class="sub-para-text">The mayor may not make an arrangement under section 107D(3)(a) or (b) for the exercise of any fire and rescue functions of the combined authority.</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subsection sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(2)</span><span class="sub-para-text">The power to make an arrangement under section 107D(3)(ba) is subject to paragraph 7 of Schedule 5BA.</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subsection sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(3)</span><span class="sub-para-text">In this section “fire and rescue functions of the combined authority” means—</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subsection sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(a)</span><span class="sub-para-text">functions of a fire and rescue authority which the combined authority has by virtue of an order under section 105A (and here “fire and rescue authority” means a fire and rescue authority under the Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004), or</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subsection sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(b)</span><span class="sub-para-text">functions which the combined authority has as a fire and rescue authority by virtue of section 1(2)(f) or (g) of the Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004.”</span></span><br> <i class="text-centre">LURA 2023</i><br> 2 <span class="sub-para subparagraph"><span class="sub-para-num">(1)</span><span class="sub-para-text">LURA 2023 is amended in accordance with this paragraph.</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(2)</span><span class="sub-para-text">In section 30 (functions of mayors: general), after subsection (3) insert—</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subsection sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(3A)</span><span class="sub-para-text">Subsection (3) is subject to section 30A.”</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(3)</span><span class="sub-para-text">After section 30 insert—</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">30A</span><span class="sub-para-text">Limitation on delegation of mayoral functions</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subsection sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(1)</span><span class="sub-para-text">The mayor may not make an arrangement under section 30(3)(a) or (b) for the exercise of any fire and rescue functions of the CCA.</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subsection sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(2)</span><span class="sub-para-text">The power to make an arrangement under section 30(3)(ba) is subject to paragraph 7 of Schedule 2A.</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subsection sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(3)</span><span class="sub-para-text">In this section “fire and rescue functions of the CCA” means—</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subsection sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(a)</span><span class="sub-para-text">functions of a fire and rescue authority which the CCA has by virtue of regulations under section 19 (and here “fire and rescue authority” means a fire and rescue authority under the Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004), or</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subsection sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(b)</span><span class="sub-para-text">functions which the CCA has as a fire and rescue authority by virtue of section 1(2)(f) or (g) of the Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004.””</span></span>


Explanatory Text

<p>In new sections 107DZA and 30A, subsection (1) would prevent the mayor from delegating fire and rescue functions to a deputy mayor or another member or officer of mayoral authority; and subsection (2) would replace wording in clause 9(2) and (5) (see Amendment 68 and Amendment 69).</p>

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Vikki Slade (LD) - Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Manuela Perteghella (LD)
Sarah Gibson (LD)
Martin Wrigley (LD)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 21 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

Clause 49, page 54, line 30, leave out subsection (3) and insert—<br> “(3) Where a notification under subsection (1) is given, the Secretary of State must, within the period of six months beginning with the day on which the notification is given, give effect to the change or changes proposed by the mayor or mayors.<br> (4) Effect may be given under subsection (3) by means of regulations made by statutory instrument.<br> (5) A statutory instrument made under subsection (4) is —<br> (a) subject to the affirmative procedure if it—<br> (i) amends an Act of Parliament, or<br> (ii) confers or modifies a function which relates to an area of competence;<br> (b) where neither of the conditions in paragraph (a) apply, subject to the negative procedure.”


Explanatory Text

<p>This amendment creates a statutory duty on the Secretary of State to seek parliamentary approval before implementing mayoral requests for greater powers over funding or legal changes.</p>

3

Vikki Slade (LD) - Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Manuela Perteghella (LD)
Sarah Gibson (LD)
Martin Wrigley (LD)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 21 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

Clause 49, page 54, line 36, at end insert—<br> “(4) No decision under subsection (3) may be implemented unless—<br> (a) the Secretary of State has made regulations giving effect to the decision,<br> (b) a statutory instrument containing the regulations has been laid before and approved by both Houses of Parliament, and<br> (c) save as where provided for otherwise, regulations giving effect to any decision made under section are subject to the affirmative procedure.”


Explanatory Text

<p>This amendment would require any decision of the Secretary of State following a request from a local authority to be implemented by statutory instrument subject to the affirmative procedure.</p>

307

David Simmonds (Con) - Opposition Whip (Commons)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 23 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

Schedule 23, page 237, line 9, at end insert—<br> “()ba a single foundation strategic authority.”


Explanatory Text

<p>This amendment would allow the Secretary of State to make regulations which would allow certain functions of single foundation strategic authority to be exercised only by the mayor of that authority.</p>

309

David Simmonds (Con) - Opposition Whip (Commons)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 23 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

Schedule 23, page 237, line 28, at end insert—<br> “(4A) Regulations under this paragraph may—<br> (a) create conditions which must be satisfied prior to the mayor exercising a function,<br> (b) create a requirement for members of the relevant strategic authority to assist the mayor in exercising a function,<br> (c) create additional powers for the mayor for the purposes of exercising a function,<br> (d) authorise the mayor to appoint a person as a political adviser for the purposes of exercising a function,<br> (e) create requirements for an appointment under subparagraph (4A)(d).<br> (4B) Powers under subparagraph (4A)(c) may not include a power to borrow money.<br> (4C) Regulations under this paragraph must have the consent of the relevant authority.”


Explanatory Text

<p>This amendment would create additional boundaries for regulations which may provide for a function of a strategic authority to be transferred to the authority’s mayor.</p>

308

David Simmonds (Con) - Opposition Whip (Commons)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 23 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

Schedule 23, page 237, line 30, at end insert—<br> <i class="text-centre">“Functions moving from mayors to deputy mayors and strategic authority members</i><br> 5A <span class="sub-para subparagraph"><span class="sub-para-num">(1)</span><span class="sub-para-text">Regulations may provide for the mayor of a strategic authority to allow any function of the mayor to be exercised by—</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(a)</span><span class="sub-para-text">the deputy mayor,</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(b)</span><span class="sub-para-text">a member of the relevant strategic authority,</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(c)</span><span class="sub-para-text">a committee members of the strategic authority appointed by the mayor.</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(2)</span><span class="sub-para-text">Regulations may create requirements for the committee in subparagraph (1)(c) including—</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(a)</span><span class="sub-para-text">requirements about the membership of the committee,</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(b)</span><span class="sub-para-text">requirements about the appointment of a chair of the committee,</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(c)</span><span class="sub-para-text">requirements about the process by which the mayor may appoint members to the committee,</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(d)</span><span class="sub-para-text">requirement about the committee’s voting procedures,</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(e)</span><span class="sub-para-text">requirements about information which must be disclosed by the strategic authority to the committee.”</span></span>


Explanatory Text

<p>This amendment would allow the Secretary of State to make regulations to allow a mayor to delegate exercise of a function to a deputy mayor, a member of the relevant strategic authority, or a committee of a members of the relevant strategic authority.</p>

299

David Simmonds (Con) - Opposition Whip (Commons)
Paul Holmes (Con) - Opposition Whip (Commons)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 23 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

Clause 53, page 57, line 31, leave out subsection (5)


Explanatory Text

<p>This amendment removes the provision for the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 (SI 2006/246) to apply to a transfer by virtue of section 53 regardless of whether the transfer is relevant to the regulations.</p>

221

Miatta Fahnbulleh (LAB) - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 23 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

Clause 53, page 58, line 16, at end insert—<br> “(8A) Regulations under this section are subject to affirmative resolution procedure.”


Explanatory Text

<p>This would make regulations under clause 53 subject to affirmative resolution procedure.</p>

10

Vikki Slade (LD) - Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Manuela Perteghella (LD)
Sarah Gibson (LD)
Martin Wrigley (LD)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 23 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

Clause 53, page 58, line 31, at end insert—<br> “(10) Regulations made under this section are subject to the affirmative resolution procedure.”


Explanatory Text

<p>This amendment would require any transfer of property rights to the Secretary of State to require parliamentary approval.</p>

281

David Simmonds (Con) - Opposition Whip (Commons)
Paul Holmes (Con) - Opposition Whip (Commons)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 21 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

Page 59, line 19, leave out Clause 55


Explanatory Text

<p>This amendment removes the direction powers on unitarization.</p>

1

Vikki Slade (LD) - Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Manuela Perteghella (LD)
Siân Berry (Green) - Green Spokesperson (Crime and Policing)
Sarah Gibson (LD)
Martin Wrigley (LD)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 23 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

Page 59, line 20, leave out Clause 55


Explanatory Text

<p>This amendment would remove the Bill’s provision to allow the Secretary of State to merge authorities, including removing district-level authorities.</p>

48

Robbie Moore (Con) - Shadow Minister (Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 23 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

Schedule 24, page 245, line 30, after “merger’” insert “or splitting”


Explanatory Text

<p>This amendment is related to Amendment 50.</p>

49

Robbie Moore (Con) - Shadow Minister (Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 23 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

Schedule 24, page 246, line 14, after “direction” insert “under subsection (1)”


Explanatory Text

<p>This amendment is related to Amendment 50.</p>

5

Vikki Slade (LD) - Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Manuela Perteghella (LD)
Siân Berry (Green) - Green Spokesperson (Crime and Policing)
Sarah Gibson (LD)
Martin Wrigley (LD)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 23 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

Schedule 24, page 246, line 27, after “government” insert —<br> “having particular regard to the need for the new single tier of local government, or new unitary council, to—<br> (a) be of an appropriate geographical size, giving consideration to—<br> (i) economic zones,<br> (ii) physical geography,<br> (iii) public service provision, including health, transport, and emergency services; and<br> (b) preserve community identity, cohesion and pride.”


Explanatory Text

<p>This amendment mandates that the Secretary of State must have particular regard to certain criteria when creating or merging SAs to ensure their suitability in terms of economic, geographical, service, and community considerations.</p>

45

Robbie Moore (Con) - Shadow Minister (Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 23 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

Schedule 24, page 247, line 38, at end insert—<br> “(aa) after subsection (3), insert—<br> “3A The Secretary of State may not in any case make an order under subsection (1)(a) unless he has satisfied the conditions under Section 7A (Requirement for a public referendum).””


Explanatory Text

<p>This amendment is a preparatory amendment for Amendment 46.</p>

46

Robbie Moore (Con) - Shadow Minister (Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 23 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

Schedule 24, page 248, line 9, at end insert—<br> “(6A) After section 7 insert—<br> <b>“7A</b> <b>Requirement for a public referendum</b><br> (1) An order cannot be made under section 7 of this Act unless a referendum has taken place in all areas proposed to be included in any merger under any order, and a majority of voters in that referendum has approved of the proposed merger.<br> (2) Arrangements relating to referenda held under this section may be such as the Secretary of State may by regulations specify, provided that the referendum is—<br> (a) conducted under the first past the post system, and<br> (b) held no sooner than six weeks from the date it is first publicly announced.””


Explanatory Text

<p>This amendment would require that no order could be made to implement a proposed merger of single tier areas unless approved by a referendum in the affected area.</p>

47

Robbie Moore (Con) - Shadow Minister (Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 23 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

Schedule 24, page 250, line 6, after “opening words” insert—<br> “(a) after “an order made by the Secretary of State under section 7”, insert 7A, and


Explanatory Text

<p>This amendment is a preparatory amendment for Amendment 46.</p>

282

David Simmonds (Con) - Opposition Whip (Commons)
Paul Holmes (Con) - Opposition Whip (Commons)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 21 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

Page 245, line 28, leave out Schedule 24


Explanatory Text

<p>This amendment is related to Amendment 281 and removes the direction powers on unitarization.</p>

2

Vikki Slade (LD) - Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Manuela Perteghella (LD)
Siân Berry (Green) - Green Spokesperson (Crime and Policing)
Martin Wrigley (LD)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 23 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

Page 245, line 29, leave out Schedule 24


Explanatory Text

<p>This amendment is consequential upon Amendment 1.</p>

11

Vikki Slade (LD) - Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Manuela Perteghella (LD)
Siân Berry (Green) - Green Spokesperson (Crime and Policing)
Martin Wrigley (LD)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 23 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

Page 60, line 5, leave out Clause 57


Explanatory Text

<p>This amendment would preserve the range of local authority governance models currently available in the Local Government Act 2000.</p>

315

Siân Berry (Green) - Green Spokesperson (Crime and Policing)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 23 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

Schedule 25, page 251, line 1, leave out “Duty to move” and insert “Moving”


Explanatory Text

<p>This amendment, alongside Amendments 316 to 325 makes the Bill’s provision for legacy committee systems match the provisions for legacy mayor and cabinet executive systems, while maintaining the prohibition on new systems other than leader and cabinet executive.</p>

318

Siân Berry (Green) - Green Spokesperson (Crime and Policing)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 23 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

Schedule 25, page 251, leave out lines 9 to 19.


Explanatory Text

<p>This amendment is related to Amendment 315.</p>

317

Siân Berry (Green) - Green Spokesperson (Crime and Policing)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 21 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

Schedule 25, page 251, line 10, leave out “must” and insert “may”


Explanatory Text

<p>This amendment is related to Amendment 315.</p>

316

Siân Berry (Green) - Green Spokesperson (Crime and Policing)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 23 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

Schedule 25, page 251, line 10, leave out “must” and insert “may”


Explanatory Text

<p>This amendment is related to Amendment 315.</p>

319

Siân Berry (Green) - Green Spokesperson (Crime and Policing)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 23 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

Schedule 25, page 251, leave out lines 27 and 28.


Explanatory Text

<p>This amendment is related to Amendment 315.</p>

320

Siân Berry (Green) - Green Spokesperson (Crime and Policing)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 23 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

Schedule 25, page 251, leave out from line 33 to the end of line 7 on page 252.


Explanatory Text

<p>This amendment is related to Amendment 315.</p>

321

Siân Berry (Green) - Green Spokesperson (Crime and Policing)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 23 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

Schedule 25, page 252, line 8, at end in set “or committee systems”


Explanatory Text

<p>This amendment is related to Amendment 315.</p>

322

Siân Berry (Green) - Green Spokesperson (Crime and Policing)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 23 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

Schedule 25, page 252, line 12 after “executive” insert “or committee system”


Explanatory Text

<p>This amendment is related to Amendment 315.</p>

323

Siân Berry (Green) - Green Spokesperson (Crime and Policing)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 23 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

Schedule 25, page 252, line 14, after “executive” insert “or committee system”


Explanatory Text

<p>This amendment is related to Amendment 315.</p>

325

Siân Berry (Green) - Green Spokesperson (Crime and Policing)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 23 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

Schedule 25, page 252, line 18, after “executive” insert “or committee system”


Explanatory Text

<p>This amendment is related to Amendment 315.</p>

326

Siân Berry (Green) - Green Spokesperson (Crime and Policing)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 23 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

Schedule 25, page 252, leave out lines 20 to 24


Explanatory Text

<p>This amendment removes provisions relating to the discontinuance of the committee system.</p>

336

Siân Berry (Green) - Green Spokesperson (Crime and Policing)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 23 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

Schedule 25, Page 253, line 25, at end insert—<br> <i class="text-centre">“Duty to introduce code of conduct, inductions and ongoing training (England)</i><br> 4A <span class="sub-para subparagraph"><span class="sub-para-num">(1)</span><span class="sub-para-text">Every local authority must adopt and enforce a code of conduct for elected members that—</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(a)</span><span class="sub-para-text">includes provisions addressing harassment, discrimination and online abuse; and</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(b)</span><span class="sub-para-text">provides for independent investigation of alleged breaches, overseen by the monitoring officer.</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(2)</span><span class="sub-para-text">Every local authority must provide a structured induction programme for all newly elected members, which must include—</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(a)</span><span class="sub-para-text">professional standards and responsibilities;</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(b)</span><span class="sub-para-text">equality and diversity duties; and</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(c)</span><span class="sub-para-text">family-friendly and inclusive working practices.</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(3)</span><span class="sub-para-text">It is a duty for local authorities to provide further such training every two years following the election of new members to the authority.</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(4)</span><span class="sub-para-text">Local authorities must also make provision for continuing professional development for elected members.</span></span><br> 4B <span class="sub-para subparagraph"><span class="sub-para-num">(1)</span><span class="sub-para-text">A monitoring officer’s functions shall include responsibility for—</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(a)</span><span class="sub-para-text">investigating breaches of the code of conduct in accordance with paragraph 4A of this schedule;</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(b)</span><span class="sub-para-text">promoting councillor welfare and wellbeing;</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(c)</span><span class="sub-para-text">ensuring compliance with equalities duties; and</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(d)</span><span class="sub-para-text">maintaining transparent procedures for the handling of complaints.</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(2)</span><span class="sub-para-text">Every local authority must publish an annual report on complaints received by the monitoring officer, including—</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(a)</span><span class="sub-para-text">the number of complaints received, and</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(b)</span><span class="sub-para-text">outcomes of those complaints.”</span></span>


Explanatory Text

<p>This amendment ensures that all local authorities are required to maintain clear and enforceable codes of conduct for councillors, tackling harassment, discrimination and online abuse and mandates induction and continuous training on equalities and conduct. It embeds and extends independent oversight by monitoring officers.</p>

327

Siân Berry (Green) - Green Spokesperson (Crime and Policing)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 23 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

Schedule 25, page 254, leave out paragraph 7


Explanatory Text

<p>This amendment removes provisions relating the discontinuance of the committee system.</p>

250

Manuela Perteghella (LD)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 23 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

Schedule 25, page 254, leave out lines 3 to 12.


Explanatory Text

<p>This amendment retains the statutory requirement for public notices to be published in printed local newspapers.</p>

251

Manuela Perteghella (LD)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 23 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

Schedule 25, page 254, line 6, at end insert—<br> “(aa) after subsection (2)(b), insert—<br> “(2A) For the purposes of subsection (2)(b), at least one of the newspapers must—<br> (a) have paid-for of free distribution in the relevant local area, and<br> (b) be published at regular intervals.””


Explanatory Text

<p>This amendment ensures that at least one of the newspapers in which a public notice is printed is a local newspaper.</p>

284

David Simmonds (Con) - Opposition Whip (Commons)
Paul Holmes (Con) - Opposition Whip (Commons)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 21 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

Page 250, line 7, leave out Schedule 25

12

Vikki Slade (LD) - Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Manuela Perteghella (LD)
Siân Berry (Green) - Green Spokesperson (Crime and Policing)
Martin Wrigley (LD)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 23 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

Page 250, line 7, leave out Schedule 25


Explanatory Text

<p>This amendment would preserve the range of local authority governance models currently available in the Local Government Act 2000.</p>

264

Siân Berry (Green) - Green Spokesperson (Crime and Policing)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 23 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

Clause 58, page 60, line 25, at end insert—<br> “(e) requiring that local engagement activities under paragraph (d) meet minimum standards to ensure meaningful community participation, including—<br> (i) the use of deliberative processes such as citizens’ panels, assemblies, or community conversations;<br> (ii) the active inclusion of communities most likely to be impacted by the policy measures, and communities underrepresented in policy making; and<br> (iii) reporting, and publication of resulting reports, on how community input has influenced local plans and decisions;<br> (f) providing existing local democratic bodies, including parish and town councils, with appropriate powers, funding and infrastructure to support and facilitate such participation.”


Explanatory Text

<p>This amendment requires regulations on neighbourhood governance to set minimum standards for involvement, including deliberative processes, inclusion of underrepresented groups and transparency.</p>

61

Vikki Slade (LD) - Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Manuela Perteghella (LD)
Zöe Franklin (LD) - Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Local Government)
Martin Wrigley (LD)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 23 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

Clause 58, page 60, line 25, at end insert—<br> “(3A) The Secretary of State must make provision to ensure local authorities receive adequate funding to implement the “appropriate arrangements” in subsection (1) which relate to neighbourhood planning functions.”


Explanatory Text

<p>This amendment would require the Secretary of State to ensure that local authorities receive adequate funding to deliver neighbourhood planning functions.</p>

346

Siân Berry (Green) - Green Spokesperson (Crime and Policing)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 21 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

Clause 58, page 60, line 25, at end insert—<br> “(e) requiring that local engagement activities under paragraph (d) meet minimum standards to ensure meaningful community participation, including—<br> (i) the use of deliberative processes such as citizens’ panels, assemblies, or community conversations;<br> (ii) the active inclusion of communities most likely to be impacted by the policy measures, and communities underrepresented in policy making; and<br> (iii) reporting, and publication of resulting reports, on how community input has influenced local plans and decisions;<br> (f) providing existing local democratic bodies, including parish and town councils, with appropriate powers, funding and infrastructure to support and facilitate such participation.”


Explanatory Text

<p>This amendment requires regulations on neighbourhood governance to set minimum standards for involvement, including deliberative processes, inclusion of underrepresented groups and transparency.</p>

13

Vikki Slade (LD) - Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Manuela Perteghella (LD)
Siân Berry (Green) - Green Spokesperson (Crime and Policing)
Sarah Gibson (LD)
Martin Wrigley (LD)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 23 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

Clause 58, page 60, line 29, at end insert—<br> “(4A) But regulations may not—<br> (a) alter—<br> (i) any function exercised by, or<br> (ii) any power available by or under any Act of Parliament to,<br> a parish or town council, or<br> (b) make provision for the abolition of any parish or town council.”


Explanatory Text

<p>This amendment would ensure that the Bill’s provision for effective neighbourhood governance does not alter any functions performed by a parish or town council or lead to the abolition of a parish or town council.</p>

15

Vikki Slade (LD) - Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Manuela Perteghella (LD)
Siân Berry (Green) - Green Spokesperson (Crime and Policing)
Martin Wrigley (LD)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 23 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

Clause 58, page 60, line 29, at end insert—<br> “(4A) Regulations under this section may not include power for the Secretary of State to specify the description of any neighbourhood area.”


Explanatory Text

<p>This amendment precludes the Secretary of State from exercising any power to define a neighbourhood area.</p>

222

Miatta Fahnbulleh (LAB) - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 23 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

Clause 58, page 60, leave out lines 31 and 32 and insert—<br> ““local authority” means—<br> (a) a county council,<br> (b) a district council,<br> (c) a London borough council;”


Explanatory Text

<p>This narrows the types of local authority in England that are bound by the requirement to make arrangements to secure effective neighbourhood governance.</p>

312

Siân Berry (Green) - Green Spokesperson (Crime and Policing)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 23 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

Schedule 26, page 259, line 35, at the beginning insert “For any elections on or after 1 May 2026,”


Explanatory Text

<p>This amendment would formally guarantee the introduction of the supplementary vote system for any elections taking place in May 2026 for mayors in local authorities.</p>

313

Siân Berry (Green) - Green Spokesperson (Crime and Policing)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 23 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

Schedule 26, page 261, line 27, at the beginning insert “For any elections on or after 1 May 2026”


Explanatory Text

<p>This amendment would formally guarantee the introduction of the supplementary vote system for any elections taking place in May 2026 for mayors in combined authorities.</p>

314

Siân Berry (Green) - Green Spokesperson (Crime and Policing)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 23 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

Schedule 26, page 263, line 6, at the beginning insert “For any elections on or after 1 May 2026,”


Explanatory Text

<p>This amendment would formally guarantee the introduction of the supplementary vote system for any elections taking place in May 2026 for mayors in combined county authorities.</p>

286

David Simmonds (Con) - Opposition Whip (Commons)
Paul Holmes (Con) - Opposition Whip (Commons)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 21 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

Page 256, line 1, leave out Schedule 26

349

Manuela Perteghella (LD)
Vikki Slade (LD) - Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Zöe Franklin (LD) - Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Local Government)
Martin Wrigley (LD)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 23 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

Schedule 27, page 265, leave out lines 1 to 8


Explanatory Text

<p>This amendment would remove the provision for assets of community value to be removed from the list of assets of community value after five years.</p>

350

Manuela Perteghella (LD)
Vikki Slade (LD) - Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Zöe Franklin (LD) - Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Local Government)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 23 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

Schedule 27, page 265, leave out from ‘value’ in line 10 to ‘the’ in line 11


Explanatory Text

<p>This amendment is consequential on Amendment 349.</p>

351

Manuela Perteghella (LD)
Vikki Slade (LD) - Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Zöe Franklin (LD) - Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Local Government)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 23 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

Schedule 27, page 265, leave out lines 13 to 15


Explanatory Text

<p>This amendment is consequential on Amendment 349.</p>

34

Vikki Slade (LD) - Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Manuela Perteghella (LD)
Roz Savage (LD)
Siân Berry (Green) - Green Spokesperson (Crime and Policing)
Sarah Gibson (LD)
Simon Opher (Lab)
Martin Wrigley (LD)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 23 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

Schedule 27, page 265, line 41, after “economic,” insert “, environmental,”


Explanatory Text

<p>This amendment would require environmental interests to be considered as a criterion for establishing a local authority’s area as land of community value.</p>

35

Vikki Slade (LD) - Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Manuela Perteghella (LD)
Roz Savage (LD)
Siân Berry (Green) - Green Spokesperson (Crime and Policing)
Simon Opher (Lab)
Martin Wrigley (LD)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 23 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

Schedule 27, page 266, line 4, after “economic,” insert “, environmental,”


Explanatory Text

<p>See explanatory statement to Amendment 34.</p>

36

Vikki Slade (LD) - Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Manuela Perteghella (LD)
Roz Savage (LD)
Siân Berry (Green) - Green Spokesperson (Crime and Policing)
Simon Opher (Lab)
Martin Wrigley (LD)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 23 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

Schedule 27, page 266, line 12, after “economic,” insert “, environmental,”


Explanatory Text

<p>See explanatory statement to Amendment 34.</p>

37

Vikki Slade (LD) - Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Manuela Perteghella (LD)
Roz Savage (LD)
Siân Berry (Green) - Green Spokesperson (Crime and Policing)
Simon Opher (Lab)
Martin Wrigley (LD)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 23 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

Schedule 27, page 266, line 18, after “economic,” insert “, environmental,”


Explanatory Text

<p>See explanatory statement to Amendment 34.</p>

40

Vikki Slade (LD) - Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Manuela Perteghella (LD)
Sarah Gibson (LD)
Martin Wrigley (LD)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 23 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

Schedule 27, page 267, line 23, at end insert—<br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(1A)</span><span class="sub-para-text">Where a local authority is responsible for assessing whether land in its area is a sporting asset of community value, the Secretary of State must ensure the authority receives adequate funding to make the assessment.”</span></span>


Explanatory Text

<p>This amendment would require the Secretary of State to ensure that local authorities receive adequate funding to assess whether land in their area is a sporting asset of community value.</p>

236

Miatta Fahnbulleh (LAB) - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 23 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

Schedule 27, page 275, leave out lines 23 to 25 and insert—<br> “(b) the relevant local authority has determined that the preferred community buyer does not meet the progress requirements after any of the review periods (see section 86U), or”


Explanatory Text

<p>This amendment is consequential on Amendment 223.</p>

42

Vikki Slade (LD) - Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Manuela Perteghella (LD)
Roz Savage (LD)
Siân Berry (Green) - Green Spokesperson (Crime and Policing)
Sarah Gibson (LD)
Martin Wrigley (LD)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 23 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

Schedule 27, page 279, line 17, at end insert—<br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(2A)</span><span class="sub-para-text">The relevant local authority must as far as reasonably practicable support the preferred community buyer in securing the purchase land of community value.”</span></span>


Explanatory Text

<p>This amendment would require local authorities to provide support for the preferred community buyer in agreeing and meeting an offer to buy land of community value.</p>

41

Vikki Slade (LD) - Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Manuela Perteghella (LD)
Siân Berry (Green) - Green Spokesperson (Crime and Policing)
Sarah Gibson (LD)
Martin Wrigley (LD)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 23 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

Schedule 27, page 280, line 28, at end insert—<br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(9A)</span><span class="sub-para-text">The Secretary of State must ensure local authorities are adequately funded to meet the expenses of a valuation under this section.”</span></span>


Explanatory Text

<p>This amendment would require the Secretary of State to ensure that local authorities receive adequate funding to meet the expense of land valuations in their area.</p>

234

Miatta Fahnbulleh (LAB) - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 23 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

Schedule 27, page 281, line, 39, leave out “that” and insert “the notice”


Explanatory Text

<p>This amendment is consequential on Amendment 223.</p>

223

Miatta Fahnbulleh (LAB) - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 23 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

Schedule 27, page 281, line 10, at end insert—<br> “(1A) Where the land that the notice relates to is a sporting asset of community value which can accommodate over 10,000 people, and the owner makes a request in writing, the relevant local authority must—<br> (a) determine whether at the end of the 16 week review period the preferred community buyer has met the progress requirements, and<br> (b) as soon as reasonably practicable give written notice of the determination to the owner and the buyer.”


Explanatory Text

<p>This provides that where requested by the owner a preferred community buyer of a sporting asset of community value which is a large venue must show additional evidence of progress of their proposed purchase at an earlier stage in the process.</p>

224

Miatta Fahnbulleh (LAB) - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 23 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

Schedule 27, page 281, line 13, leave out “first” and insert “6 month”


Explanatory Text

<p>This amendment is consequential on Amendment 223.</p>

225

Miatta Fahnbulleh (LAB) - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 23 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

Schedule 27, page 281, line 18, after “subsection” insert “(1A) or”


Explanatory Text

<p>This amendment is consequential on Amendment 223.</p>

226

Miatta Fahnbulleh (LAB) - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 23 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

Schedule 27, page 281, line 19, leave out “first review period” and insert “review period that it relates to”


Explanatory Text

<p>This amendment is consequential on Amendment 223.</p>

227

Miatta Fahnbulleh (LAB) - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 23 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

Schedule 27, page 281, line 21, leave out “second” and insert “12 month”


Explanatory Text

<p>This amendment is consequential on Amendment 223.</p>

228

Miatta Fahnbulleh (LAB) - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 23 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

Schedule 27, page 281, line 28, leave out “the first and second review periods” and insert “each review period”


Explanatory Text

<p>This amendment is consequential on Amendment 223.</p>

229

Miatta Fahnbulleh (LAB) - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 23 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

Schedule 27, page 281, line 34, at end insert—<br> ““the 16 week review period” is the period of 16 weeks beginning with the date on which the notice of a wish to enter into a relevant disposal was given under section 86M(1) (“the notice date”);”

230

Miatta Fahnbulleh (LAB) - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 23 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

Schedule 27, page 281, line 35, leave out “first” and insert “the 6 month”


Explanatory Text

<p>This amendment is consequential on Amendment 223.</p>

231

Miatta Fahnbulleh (LAB) - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 23 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

Schedule 27, page 281, line 35, leave out “six” and insert “6”


Explanatory Text

<p>This amendment is consequential on Amendment 223.</p>

232

Miatta Fahnbulleh (LAB) - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 23 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

Schedule 27, page 281, line 36, leave out from “with the” to the end of line 37 and insert “notice date”

233

Miatta Fahnbulleh (LAB) - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 23 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

Schedule 27, page 281, line 38, leave out “second” and insert “the 12 month”


Explanatory Text

<p>This amendment is consequential on Amendment 223.</p>

235

Miatta Fahnbulleh (LAB) - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 23 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

Schedule 27, page 281, at end of line 39 insert—<br> ““review period” means the 16 week review period, the 6 month review period or the 12 month review period.”


Explanatory Text

<p>This amendment is consequential on Amendment 223.</p>

249

Manuela Perteghella (LD)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 23 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

Schedule 27, page 283, line 8, at end insert—<br> “(f) matters relating to requirements about special consideration for land of community value in planning applications affecting an area of land of community value.”


Explanatory Text

<p>This amendment would allow the Secretary of State to create guidance about special consideration for land of community value in planning applications affecting an area of land of community value.</p>

237

Miatta Fahnbulleh (LAB) - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 23 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

Clause 61, page 62, line 20, at end insert—<br> “(8) Subsection (9) applies to any sum received by the Office by way of penalty under—<br> (a) paragraph 2A of Schedule 1B (penalties against external registration body), or<br> (b) arrangements made for the purposes of paragraph 10 of Schedule 1C (penalties against registered local audit provider),<br> <span class="wrapped">including any interest.</span><br> (9) The Office—<br> (a) must pay the sum to the Secretary of State, but<br> (b) may deduct any costs incurred by it in connection with the imposition or enforcement of the penalty, so far as those costs are not otherwise recoverable.”


Explanatory Text

<p>This amendment makes provision about the destination of penalties enabled by Amendments 238 and 240.</p>

50

Robbie Moore (Con) - Shadow Minister (Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 23 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

Schedule 28, page 246, line 8, at end insert—<br> “(1A) The Secretary of State may invite or direct a principal authority to make a proposal that there should be more than one single-tier local authority for an area which currently consists of—<br> (a) the area of a single authority, or<br> (b) one or more eligible areas.”


Explanatory Text

<p>This amendment would allow the Secretary of State to invite or direct an authority so split into more than one single-tier authorities.</p>

51

Robbie Moore (Con) - Shadow Minister (Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 23 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

Schedule 28, page 246, line 21, at end insert—<br> “(4A) An invitation or direction under subsection (1A) may—<br> (a) be made in such a way that the authority may choose which eligible area or areas should form the proposed area of each new single-tier local authority;<br> (b) specify which eligible areas should form the proposed area of each new single-tier local authority.”


Explanatory Text

<p>This amendment is related to Amendment 50.</p>

16

Vikki Slade (LD) - Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Manuela Perteghella (LD)
Sarah Gibson (LD)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 23 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

Clause 62, page 65, line 17, leave out from “acting” to end, and insert “who—<br> (a) are wholly independent of the Local Audit Office, and<br> (b) possess appropriate expertise.<br> (2) The Secretary of State must approve any appointment made for the purposes of subsection (2), and may only do so when they are satisfied that the person to be appointed satisfies the criteria specified in that subsection.”


Explanatory Text

<p>This amendment makes provision about the independence of persons appointed to scrutinise local authority audits.</p>

238

Miatta Fahnbulleh (LAB) - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 23 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

Schedule 29, page 297, line 17, at end insert—<br> <i class="text-centre">“Financial penalties</i><br> 2A <span class="sub-para subparagraph"><span class="sub-para-num">(1)</span><span class="sub-para-text">If the Local Audit Office considers that an external registration body has failed to comply with a requirement under—</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(a)</span><span class="sub-para-text">this Act, or</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(b)</span><span class="sub-para-text">an agreement under section 6B(5),</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num"></span><span class="sub-para-text">the Office may impose a financial penalty on the body.</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(2)</span><span class="sub-para-text">A financial penalty is imposed by giving the body a written notice requiring the body to pay the Office a financial penalty of a sum specified in the notice.</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(3)</span><span class="sub-para-text">Such a notice must—</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(a)</span><span class="sub-para-text">explain the Office’s reasons for imposing the penalty, and</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(b)</span><span class="sub-para-text">specify the time by which, and manner in which, the penalty must be paid.</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(4)</span><span class="sub-para-text">An external registration body must, as soon as practicable after the end of a financial year, notify the Office of its total income in that year from fees charged under section 6A(5).</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(5)</span><span class="sub-para-text">The amount of a penalty imposed on a body under this paragraph may not exceed 30% of the sum last notified by the body under sub-paragraph (4).</span></span><br> <i class="text-centre">Directions and penalties: procedure etc</i><br> 2B <span class="sub-para subparagraph"><span class="sub-para-num">(1)</span><span class="sub-para-text">Before giving a direction under paragraph 2 or imposing a penalty under paragraph 2A, the Local Audit Office must—</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(a)</span><span class="sub-para-text">give the body a notice of intent, and</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(b)</span><span class="sub-para-text">consider any representations made by the body in response to (and in accordance with) that notice.</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(2)</span><span class="sub-para-text">A notice of intent is a notice that—</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(a)</span><span class="sub-para-text">states the Office’s intention to give the direction or impose the penalty,</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(b)</span><span class="sub-para-text">sets out the intended terms of the direction or of the notice imposing the penalty,</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(c)</span><span class="sub-para-text">explains the Office’s reasons for intending to give the direction or impose the penalty, and</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(d)</span><span class="sub-para-text">specifies the time by which, and manner in which, representations may be made.</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(3)</span><span class="sub-para-text">Where the Office has given a direction under paragraph 2 or imposed a penalty under paragraph 2A, the Office may by written notice given to that body—</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(a)</span><span class="sub-para-text">cancel the direction or penalty, or</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(b)</span><span class="sub-para-text">vary the direction, or the notice imposing the penalty, it in any way that does not make it more onerous.</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(4)</span><span class="sub-para-text">The Office must publish—</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(a)</span><span class="sub-para-text">a direction under paragraph 2,</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(b)</span><span class="sub-para-text">a notice imposing a penalty under paragraph 2A, and</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(c)</span><span class="sub-para-text">any notice cancelling or varying such a direction or notice.</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(5)</span><span class="sub-para-text">But it must do so only after the direction or penalty can no longer be cancelled or varied on appeal (ignoring any possibility of an appeal out of time).</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(6)</span><span class="sub-para-text">If a penalty imposed under paragraph 2A is not paid in time—</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(a)</span><span class="sub-para-text">the penalty (or the unpaid part of it) carries interest at the rate for the time being specified in section 17 of the Judgments Act 1838;</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(b)</span><span class="sub-para-text">the Office may recover the penalty (or the unpaid part of it), with the interest, as a debt.</span></span><br> <i class="text-centre">Directions and penalties: appeals</i><br> 2C <span class="sub-para subparagraph"><span class="sub-para-num">(1)</span><span class="sub-para-text">An external registration body may appeal to the High Court against a direction given to it under paragraph 2 or a penalty imposed on it under paragraph 2A.</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(2)</span><span class="sub-para-text">The grounds on which an appeal may be brought are—</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(a)</span><span class="sub-para-text">that the failure of compliance on the grounds of which the direction was given or the penalty was imposed did not occur, or</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(b)</span><span class="sub-para-text">that any of the following is unreasonable—</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(i)</span><span class="sub-para-text">the decision to give the direction or impose the penalty;</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(ii)</span><span class="sub-para-text">any of the terms of the direction;</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(iii)</span><span class="sub-para-text">the amount of the penalty, or the time or manner of its payment.</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(3)</span><span class="sub-para-text">If satisfied that any of those grounds is made out, the court must allow the appeal and do whichever of the following it considers appropriate—</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(a)</span><span class="sub-para-text">cancel the direction or penalty, or</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(b)</span><span class="sub-para-text">vary the direction or the notice imposing the penalty.</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(4)</span><span class="sub-para-text">Otherwise, the court must dismiss the appeal.</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(5)</span><span class="sub-para-text">The court may—</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(a)</span><span class="sub-para-text">make an interim order suspending the effect of a direction or penalty appealed against under this paragraph;</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(b)</span><span class="sub-para-text">if it allows an appeal under this paragraph against a penalty, make any order as to interest that it considers appropriate (including an order varying the effect of paragraph 4(6)(a)).</span></span><br> <i class="text-centre">Compliance orders by the court</i><br> 2D <span class="sub-para subparagraph"><span class="sub-para-num">(1)</span><span class="sub-para-text">This paragraph applies if the High Court is satisfied, on an application by the Local Audit Office, that an external registration body has failed to comply with a requirement under—</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(a)</span><span class="sub-para-text">this Act, or</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(b)</span><span class="sub-para-text">an agreement under section 6B(5).</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(2)</span><span class="sub-para-text">The court may order the body to take steps that the court considers will secure that the requirement in question is complied with.</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(3)</span><span class="sub-para-text">Such a step—</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(a)</span><span class="sub-para-text">must be one that the body has the power to take;</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(b)</span><span class="sub-para-text">may consist of not doing something.</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(4)</span><span class="sub-para-text">This court may not make an order under this paragraph in respect of the requirement to comply with a direction under paragraph 2 unless it is satisfied that the failure of compliance on the ground of which the direction was given did in fact occur.”</span></span>


Explanatory Text

<p>This amendment empowers the Local Audit Office to take enforcement action against an external registration body if it fails to comply with its duties.</p>

239

Miatta Fahnbulleh (LAB) - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 23 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

Schedule 29, page 301, line 28, at end insert—<br> “(c) arrangements for the imposition of sanctions in respect of breaches that are established, and<br> (d) registration rules and lead partner rules designed to secure that providers and lead partners are bound by any sanctions.”


Explanatory Text

<p>This amendment and Amendment 240 require the body maintaining the register of local audit providers to put in place a system of sanctions, including financial penalties, against registered providers and their lead partners.</p>

240

Miatta Fahnbulleh (LAB) - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 23 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

Schedule 29, page 301, line 30, at end insert—<br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(3)</span><span class="sub-para-text">The available sanctions must include financial penalties.</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(4)</span><span class="sub-para-text">The arrangements and rules must allow for appeals to be made to a person who will determine the appeal independently of the maker of the decision appealed against.</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(5)</span><span class="sub-para-text">The arrangements and rules must allow for the Local Audit Office to be able—</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(a)</span><span class="sub-para-text">to determine that a particular case raises or appears to raise important issues affecting the public interest, and</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(b)</span><span class="sub-para-text">to assume enforcement responsibility in a case in which it has made such a determination.</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(6)</span><span class="sub-para-text">For the purposes of sub-paragraph (5), the Office assumes enforcement responsibility if it assumes responsibility for the final decision (subject to any appeal) as to—</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(a)</span><span class="sub-para-text">whether the requirement or rule in question has been breached, and</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(b)</span><span class="sub-para-text">if so, the sanction to be imposed.”</span></span>


Explanatory Text

<p>See the explanatory statement for Amendment 239.</p>

18

Vikki Slade (LD) - Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Manuela Perteghella (LD)
Sarah Gibson (LD)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 23 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

Clause 66, page 70, after line 28 insert—<br> “(4A) A Local Audit Office may make arrangements about—<br> (a) the membership of an audit committee;<br> (b) the appointment of the members; and<br> (c) the conduct and practices of the committee.”


Explanatory Text

<p>This amendment removes the role of the Secretary of State in appointing audit committees and provides LAOs with the ability to oversee the membership and work of audit committees.</p>

17

Vikki Slade (LD) - Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Manuela Perteghella (LD)
Sarah Gibson (LD)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 23 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

Clause 66, page 70, leave out from beginning of line 29 to end of line 7 on page 71


Explanatory Text

<p>This amendment removes the role of the Secretary of State in overseeing the membership of audit committees.</p>

362

Vikki Slade (LD) - Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Manuela Perteghella (LD)
Zöe Franklin (LD) - Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Local Government)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 23 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

Clause 66, page 70, line 31, at end insert—<br> “(c) the training of members newly appointed to an audit committee.”


Explanatory Text

<p>This amendment would require the provision of training for all new members of an audit committee.</p>

241

Miatta Fahnbulleh (LAB) - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 23 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

Schedule 30, page 311, line 10, at end insert—<br> “(b) for “body by a relevant authority” substitute “Office or body by a health service body”.”


Explanatory Text

<p>This amendment makes a consequential amendment that was missing from the Bill as introduced.</p>

242

Miatta Fahnbulleh (LAB) - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 23 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

Schedule 30, page 316, line 28, at end insert—<br> <i class="text-centre">“Offences of deception etc</i><br> <b>32I</b> <b>False or misleading information</b><br> (1) It is an offence for a person knowingly or recklessly to provide information that is false, misleading or deceptive in a material way—<br> (a) for the purposes of, or in connection with, an application under the local audit provisions, or<br> (b) in purported compliance with any requirement having effect under those provisions.<br> (2) In subsection (1), “the local audit provisions” means—<br> (a) Parts 2A to 5A of this Act (including any regulations under any of those Parts),<br> (b) an agreement under section 6B(5), and<br> (c) registration rules within the meaning of paragraph 3 of Schedule 1C.<br> (3) A person who commits an offence under this section is liable—<br> (a) on summary conviction, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding the general limit in a magistrates’ court or a fine (or both);<br> (b) on conviction on indictment, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 2 years or a fine (or both).<br> <b>32J</b> <b>Wrongful holding out</b><br> (1) It is an offence for a person who is not a registered local audit provider to—<br> (a) describe themselves as a registered local audit provider, or<br> (b) hold themselves out so as to indicate, or be reasonably understood to indicate, that they are a registered local audit provider.<br> (2) It is an offence for a person who is not an external registration body to—<br> (a) describe themselves as an external registration body, or<br> (b) hold themselves out so as to indicate, or be reasonably understood to indicate, that they are an external registration body.<br> (3) It is an offence for a person who is not a recognised qualifying body to—<br> (a) describe themselves as a recognised qualifying body, or<br> (b) hold themselves out so as to indicate, or be reasonably understood to indicate, that they are a recognised qualifying body.<br> (4) A person who commits an offence under this section is liable on summary conviction to imprisonment for a term not exceeding the maximum term for summary offences or a fine (or both).<br> (5) In subsection (4), “the maximum term for summary offences” means—<br> (a) if the offence is committed before the time when section 281(5) of the Criminal Justice Act 2003 comes into force, six months;<br> (b) if the offence is committed after that time, 51 weeks.”


Explanatory Text

<p>This amendment creates offences, similar to those currently provided in the Companies Act, about misleading conduct in the context of the new local audit regime.</p>

301

David Simmonds (Con) - Opposition Whip (Commons)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 23 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

Page 72, line 20, leave out Clause 71


Explanatory Text

<p>This amendment removes the ban on upward only rent review clauses.</p>

302

David Simmonds (Con) - Opposition Whip (Commons)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 23 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

Schedule 31, page 324, line 15, leave out lines 15 to 23 and insert—<br> “(2) A tenant must be notified of—<br> (a) the method by which a rent review is conducted, and<br> (b) the proposed frequency of rent reviews.<br> (3) The rent amount in a rental agreement may be defined as the reference amount only if it has been agreed as such by all parties to the agreement.<br> (4) An index rent review should allow for rent amount increases which are greater than the any increased in the index in the period over which the review has occurred.<br> (5) Any party to a rental contract is permitted to start a rent review process.<br> (6) A rental agreement may not include provisions which—<br> (a) prevent a rent review during the course of the agreement, or<br> (b) allow for a change in rent amount without consent from all parties to the agreement.”


Explanatory Text

<p>This amendment would remove the provision for preventing rental amounts from being higher than the reference amount, and create new requirements for rental agreements with a rental amount that is higher than the reference amount.</p>

NC9

Miatta Fahnbulleh (LAB) - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 23 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

To move the following Clause—<br> <b>“Review of audit and reporting arrangements at Secretary of State’s request</b><br> In the Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014, after section 33A (inserted by section 66) insert—<br> <b>“33B</b> <b>Review of audit and reporting arrangements at Secretary of State’s request</b><br> (1) If requested to do so by the Secretary of State, the Local Audit Office must—<br> (a) carry out a review of a relevant authority’s audit and reporting arrangements, and<br> (b) report the findings of the review to the authority and the Secretary of State.<br> (2) An authority’s “audit and reporting arrangements” are the arrangements it has (or recently had) in place for the purposes of—<br> (a) enabling it to discharge its functions under this Act, or<br> (b) enabling a local auditor to discharge its functions in relation to the authority.<br> (3) A request by the Secretary of State under this section—<br> (a) may require or permit the review to be limited to certain aspects of the authority’s audit and reporting arrangements;<br> (b) must specify the time by which the Office is to submit its report;<br> (c) may be varied or withdrawn by notice to the Office.<br> (4) Section 22 (right to documents and information) applies in relation to the Office and its functions under this section as it applies in relation to a local auditor and its functions under this Act.<br> (5) But section 23 (offences of obstruction and non-compliance) does not apply in relation to section 22 as applied by subsection (4) (“the applied section 22”).<br> (6) If the High Court is satisfied, on an application by the Office, that any person has—<br> (a) obstructed the exercise of any power conferred by the applied section 22, or<br> (b) failed to comply with any requirement of the applied section 22,<br> <span class="wrapped">it may order the person to take such steps as it considers will remedy the obstruction or non-compliance.</span><br> (7) The Secretary of State must publish a summary of any findings reported under this section.””

NC2

Vikki Slade (LD) - Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Manuela Perteghella (LD)
Sarah Gibson (LD)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Notices of Amendments as at 20 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

To move the following Clause—<br> <b>“Policy delivery in areas of competence</b><br> (1) Any function of a mayoral combined authority or mayoral combined county authority which—<br> (a) relates to an area of competence, and<br> (b) is not a mayoral function exercisable solely by the mayor<br> <span class="wrapped">must be exercised by or under the direct authority of the constituent members of that authority.</span><br> (2) No person may be appointed to exercise any function that relates to making or delivering policy relating to an area of competence unless that person is an elected member of—<br> (a) the relevant strategic authority, or<br> (b) a constituent council within the relevant strategic authority.<br> (3) Nothing in this section is to be taking as preventing the appointment of staff by the strategic authority or its elected members for the purposes of administrative, advisory or technical support for the exercise of its functions.<br> (4) For the purposes of this section, “constituent members” means any elected representative who is —<br> (a) appointed by a constituent council to be a member of the mayoral combined authority or mayoral combined county authority;<br> (b) any person acting in the place of a person appointed under paragraph (a).”


Explanatory Text

<p>This new clause provides that any policy delivery or development relating to an area of competence in a strategic authority is carried out by an elected representative.</p>

NC3

Vikki Slade (LD) - Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Manuela Perteghella (LD)
Sarah Gibson (LD)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Notices of Amendments as at 20 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

To move the following Clause—<br> <b>“Duty to ensure public trust and financial transparency</b><br> (1) The mayor for the area of a combined authority or combined county authority must take reasonable steps to ensure that information regarding the authority’s financial affairs, including its annual budget, significant expenditure, and financial performance, is made accessible to local communities in a clear and understandable manner.<br> (2) The mayor must publish a policy setting out how the combined authority or combined county authority will engage with local communities on its financial priorities and major spending decisions, and review this policy periodically.”


Explanatory Text

<p>This new clause requires mayors of CAs and CCAs to ensure that financial information is accessible and understandable to local communities.</p>

NC4

Vikki Slade (LD) - Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Manuela Perteghella (LD)
Sarah Gibson (LD)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Notices of Amendments as at 20 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

To move the following Clause—<br> <b>“Funding for Local Authority governance reorganisation</b><br> The Secretary of State has a duty to ensure that local authorities are adequately funded for any purposes relating to the reorganisation of cabinet governance structures that are required or enabled by this Act.”


Explanatory Text

<p>This new clause would require the Secretary of State to ensure funding is available for any rearranging of councils’ governance models.</p>

NC5

Vikki Slade (LD) - Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Manuela Perteghella (LD)
Sarah Gibson (LD)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Notices of Amendments as at 20 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

To move the following Clause—<br> <b>“Resource and support for local authority implementation of the Act</b><br> (1) The Secretary of State has a duty to ensure that relevant authorities are provided with the resources and support necessary in order to carry out any functions conferred on, or required of, them by virtue of this Act.<br> (2) Any resources and support provided by the Secretary of State must be sufficient to ensure that there is no delay to the holding of any future local elections resulting from the implementation of, or delay to the implementation of, this Act.”


Explanatory Text

<p>This new clause would ensure local authorities are provided with the resources and support they need to deliver the content of this legislation with specific regard to preventing any further delays to future local elections.</p>

NC6

Vikki Slade (LD) - Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Manuela Perteghella (LD)
Siân Berry (Green) - Green Spokesperson (Crime and Policing)
Sarah Gibson (LD)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Notices of Amendments as at 20 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

To move the following Clause—<br> <b>“Councillors: proportional representation vote system</b><br> (1) The Secretary of State may by regulations introduce a proportional representation vote system in elections of local authority councillors.<br> (2) The regulations in subsection (1) are subject to the affirmative procedure.”


Explanatory Text

<p>This new clause would allow the Secretary of State to introduce a proportional representation voting system for local authority councillors.</p>

NC7

Vikki Slade (LD) - Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Manuela Perteghella (LD)
Zöe Franklin (LD) - Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Local Government)
Martin Wrigley (LD)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 23 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

To move the following Clause—<br> <b>“Mayors and Police and Crime Commissioners: alternative vote system</b><br> (1) Within three months beginning on the day on which this Act is passed, the Secretary of State must by regulations make provision for the use of the alternative vote system in elections of mayors and police and crime commissioners.<br> (2) Regulations under this section are subject to the affirmative resolution procedure.”


Explanatory Text

<p>This amendment would require the introduction of the Alternative Vote system for elections of mayoral and Police and Crime Commissioner elections within three months.</p>

NC8

Vikki Slade (LD) - Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Manuela Perteghella (LD)
Zöe Franklin (LD) - Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Local Government)
Martin Wrigley (LD)
Jeremy Corbyn (Ind)
Siân Berry (Green) - Green Spokesperson (Crime and Policing)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 23 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

To move the following Clause—<br> <b>“Training for councillors</b><br> (1) The Secretary of State must make regulations which require a strategic authority to provide training for councillors following the designation, creation, or merger of any class of strategic authority.<br> (2) Regulations under this section must—<br> (a) make provision for training within six months of any designation, creation or merger, and every four years thereafter.<br> (b) make provision for training to apply to all levels of local government within the area of the newly designated strategic authority,<br> (c) provide that training under addresses any changes to the strategic authority’s governance practice, and<br> (d) specify a period during which councillors must complete the training under subsection (2)(a).<br> (3) The Secretary of State may create guidance for strategic authorities regarding the content of the training in subsection (2)(a).”


Explanatory Text

<p>This new clause would create a requirement for councillors to receive training following the designation, creation or merging of any class of strategic authority. It allows the Secretary of State to issue guidance about the content of this training.</p>

NC10

Jeremy Corbyn (Ind)
Siân Berry (Green) - Green Spokesperson (Crime and Policing)
Vikki Slade (LD) - Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Manuela Perteghella (LD)
Zöe Franklin (LD) - Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Local Government)
Martin Wrigley (LD)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 23 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

To move the following Clause—<br> <b>“Duty relating to allotments and nature rich spaces</b><br> (1) When considering whether or how to exercise any of its functions, a combined authority or mayoral CCA must have regard to the need to increase the provision of allotments and nature rich spaces to improve the health of persons in the combined authority’s area and to reduce health inequalities.<br> (2) In complying with this section, a combined authority must—<br> (a) publish an annual report detailing—<br> (i) the size of the allotment waiting list for each council in its area and<br> (ii) the number of allotments owned and leased by each council;<br> (b) take reasonable steps to ensure that across its area the number of persons waiting for allotments is no more than one half of the total number of allotments owned and leased by councils;<br> (c) provide funding for the employment of community organisers to support the provision of allotments and nature rich spaces across all council areas.”

NC11

Vikki Slade (LD) - Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Manuela Perteghella (LD)
Zöe Franklin (LD) - Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Local Government)
Martin Wrigley (LD)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 23 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

To move the following Clause—<br> <b>“Transport Authority functions: funding and support</b><br> (1) The Secretary of State must ensure that relevant authorities have sufficient financial resources and adequate administrative support to discharge effectively any functions relating to transport conferred on them by this Act.<br> (2) In discharging the duty under subsection (1), the Secretary of State must regularly review the financial and administrative needs of those authorities in relation to their transport functions, taking into account the scale and complexity of those functions.<br> (3) For the purposes of this section, “functions relating to transport conferred on them by this Act” means—<br> (a) functions of a local transport authority as described in Schedule 9, and<br> (b) any other functions reasonably connected with the transport.”


Explanatory Text

<p>This new clause creates a requirement for regular reviews of the financial and administrative needs of authorities to carry out their transport functions.</p>

NC12

Manuela Perteghella (LD)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 23 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

To move the following Clause—<br> <b>“Local authority oversight over management land of community value</b><br> (1) A local authority is responsible for overseeing the management of land of community value in their area.<br> (2) If the relevant local authority identifies deliberate neglect or mismanagement of land of community value by its owner, the authority may—<br> (a) exercise compulsory purchase powers, or<br> (b) refuse planning changes in relation to the land.”


Explanatory Text

<p>This New Clause would require local authorities to oversee the management of land of community value in their area and enable them to exercise compulsory purchase powers in instances of mismanagement.</p>

NC13

Vikki Slade (LD) - Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Manuela Perteghella (LD)
Zöe Franklin (LD) - Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Local Government)
Siân Berry (Green) - Green Spokesperson (Crime and Policing)
Martin Wrigley (LD)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 23 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

To move the following Clause—<br> <b>“Duty to secure Warm Homes Strategy</b><br> (1) Every Combined Authority and CCA must prepare, publish and regularly review a Warm Homes Strategy for its area.<br> (2) The Warm Homes Strategy must set out the Combined Authority or CCA’s objectives and measures for improving the energy efficiency of residential premises and reducing fuel poverty within its area.”


Explanatory Text

<p>This new clause Imposes a statutory duty on all Combined Authorities and CCAs to prepare, publish, and review a Warm Homes Strategy, including objectives and measures for improving residential energy efficiency and reducing fuel poverty.</p>

NC14

Vikki Slade (LD) - Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Manuela Perteghella (LD)
Zöe Franklin (LD) - Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Local Government)
Siân Berry (Green) - Green Spokesperson (Crime and Policing)
Martin Wrigley (LD)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 23 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

To move the following Clause—<br> <b>“Energy Efficiency of Homes Functions</b><br> (1) Each Strategic Authority must, in relation to its area, exercise its functions under Schedule 23 with a view to improving the energy efficiency of residential properties including—<br> (a) Implementing a ten-year emergency upgrade programme to make homes warmer and cheaper to heat, including with free insulation for those on low incomes;<br> (b) providing advice and information to residents and property owners on energy efficiency;<br> (c) supporting the expansion of community and decentralised energy, including reducing access costs for grid connections and tackling the barriers in selling directly to customers;<br> (d) Contributing to the achievement of targets in sections 1 to 3 of the Environment Act 2021; the achievement of targets set under Part 1 of the Climate Change Act 2008; the programme for adaptation to climate change under section 58 of the Climate Change Act 2008; and the achievement of targets set under the Air Quality Standards Regulations 2010,<br> (e) identifying and addressing fuel poverty through targeted energy efficiency interventions;<br> (f) supporting the development of local supply chains and skills for the delivery of energy efficiency retrofitting.”


Explanatory Text

<p>This new clause commits Strategic Authorities to improving the energy efficiency of homes in their areas.</p>

NC15

Siân Berry (Green) - Green Spokesperson (Crime and Policing)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 23 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

To move the following Clause—<br> <b>“Independent review of the adequacy of scrutiny and accountability of combined authorities and proposed strategic authorities</b><br> (1) Within six months of the passing of this Act, the Secretary of State must appoint an independent panel to review the adequacy of scrutiny and accountability of—<br> (a) mayoral combined authorities designated under section 106B of LDEDCA 2009,<br> (b) mayoral combined county authorities designated under section 25A of LURA 2023, and<br> (c) the Greater London Authority.<br> (2) The independent panel may request information from existing combined authorities and the Greater London Authority on the operation of their scrutiny and accountability arrangements.<br> (3) The independent panel must make a report to the Secretary of State on—<br> (a) the independence and effectiveness of scrutiny arrangements of combined authorities and the Greater London Authority;<br> (b) best and worst practice in scrutiny and accountability in combined authorities and the Greater London Authority;<br> (c) lessons for the future development of scrutiny and accountability for those bodies designated as strategic authorities; and<br> (d) lessons for the future development of strategic authorities under this Act.<br> (4) A Report under subsection (3) must be made within one year beginning on the day on which this Act is passed.”


Explanatory Text

<p>This new clause would provide for a review on the adequacy of strategic authorities’ scrutiny and accountability arrangements and to report within one year of Royal Assent.</p>

NC16

Siân Berry (Green) - Green Spokesperson (Crime and Policing)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 23 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

To move the following Clause—<br> <b>“Duty to contribute to delivery of nature, clean air and climate targets</b><br> (1) When exercising their functions, a strategic authority, mayor, or local authority must contribute to—<br> (a) meeting the targets and carbon budgets set under Part 1 of the Climate Change Act 2008;<br> (b) meeting the targets and interim targets set under Part 1 of the Environment Act 2021;<br> (c) meeting the limit values set under Schedule 2 of the Air Quality Standards Regulations 2010; and<br> (d) the delivery of the programme for adaptation to climate change under section 58 of the Climate Change Act 2008.<br> (2) A strategic authority, mayor or local authority must not make any decision that is incompatible with the duty described in subsection (1).<br> (3) Within one year beginning on the day on which this Act is passed, the Secretary of State must publish guidance describing the contribution that each strategic authority should make toward meeting the targets listed in subsection (1).<br> (4) Guidance under subsection (3) must include clear metrics and measurable terms for strategic authorities, mayors and local authorities to meet.”


Explanatory Text

<p>This new clause requires strategic authorities, mayors, and local authorities to act in accordance with the statutory Climate Change Act and Environmental Act targets, carbon budgets, Air Quality Standards Regulations, and climate adaptation programme across their functions. The Secretary of State must publish guidance for defining authorities’ contributions towards these objectives.</p>

NC17

Siân Berry (Green) - Green Spokesperson (Crime and Policing)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 23 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

To move the following Clause—<br> <b>“Total transport authority powers for strategic authorities</b><br> (1) Every strategic authority is a total transport authority for its area.<br> (2) In any case where an area is covered by more than one strategic authority, the total transport authority for that area is the strategic authority that covers the largest overall area.<br> (3) “Total transport authority” means a local transport authority (as defined in section 108 of the Transport Act 2000) with the additonal responsibilities, powers, and functions provided by this section<br> (4) The additional strategic responsibilities of total transport authorities are—<br> (a) the integration of public, private, and community transport within its area;<br> (b) modal integration of all public transport within its area, including integrated ticketing across all modes of public transport;<br> (c) integrating the procurement and delivery of transport services with those provided by other public services in its area, including NHS trusts, local authority social care providers, and school transport;<br> (d) integration of local transport plans with local strategic priorities, including landuse planning and local growth plans; and<br> (e) entering into cross-border transport agreements with neighbouring transport authorities where the total transport authority or a neighbouring authority consider it appropriate for the purpose of discharging their duties under section 108 of the Transport Act 2000.<br> (5) A strategic authority may discharge its functions and duties as a total transport authority through either—<br> (a) the strategic authority itself, or<br> (b) delegation to a functional body of the strategic authority.<br> (6) The Secretary of State may by regulations make further provision about the powers and duties of total transport authorities.<br> (7) Schedule 23 (Powers to make regulations in relation to functions of strategic authorities and mayors) applies to regulations made under this section.”


Explanatory Text

<p>This new clause would create total transport authorities from existing local transport authorities and provide them with new powers and responsibilities relating to integration of transport.</p>

NC18

Siân Berry (Green) - Green Spokesperson (Crime and Policing)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 23 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

To move the following Clause—<br> <b>“Report on strategic authority financing of transport projects and schemes</b><br> (1) Within one year beginning on the day on which this Act is passed, the Secretary of State must prepare and publish a report on the potential merits of—<br> (a) providing to strategic authorities additional borrowing powers for transport projects or schemes; and<br> (b) the establishment and operation of tax increment financing schemes for transport projects.<br> (2) A report under this section must consider—<br> (a) options for a standardised model for tax increment financing to enable strategic authorities to fund infrastructure;<br> (b) which revenue streams could be provided to strategic authorities for use in tax increment financing arrangements; and<br> (c) the potential for revenue generation resulting from infrastructure investment under any such scheme.<br> (3) A copy of a report published under this section must be laid before each House of Parliament.”


Explanatory Text

<p>This new clause requires the Secretary of State to report on the potential merits of enabling strategic authorities to levy a tax increment for the purposes of transport development.</p>

NC19

Siân Berry (Green) - Green Spokesperson (Crime and Policing)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 23 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

To move the following Clause—<br> <b>“Duty on mayors to establish a citizens’ assembly</b><br> (1) After section 17B of LURA 2023 (inserted by section 21 of this Act) insert—<br> <b>“17C</b> <b>Duty to establish a citizens’ assembly</b><br> (1) The mayor for an area of a CCA must establish a deliberative citizen’s assembly (“the assembly”) within six months beginning on the day of their election.<br> (2) The purpose of the assembly is to inform strategic decision making on relevant local matters.<br> (3) The assembly must comprise at least 40 persons from the area of the CCA, who are—<br> (a) selected by sortition or lottery, and<br> (b) representative of the population of the local authority area.<br> (4) “Relevant local matters” are such matters as the mayor may specify with the agreement of the assembly.<br> (5) The mayor must make arrangements for—<br> (a) the assembly to convene within one year beginning on the day on which the mayor is first elected, and at least once per year thereafter; and<br> (b) the establishment of a regular consultation process with the assembly in addition to its convening under paragraph (2)(a);<br> (6) The mayor must—<br> (a) take into account any recommendation made by the assembly either at a convened meeting, or in regular consultation; and<br> (b) publish a response to any such recommendation within two months beginning on the day on which the mayor first receives the recommendation.”<br> (2) After section 103A of LDEDCA 2009 (inserted by section 21 of this Act) insert—<br> <b>“103C</b> <b>Duty to establish a citizens’ assembly</b><br> (1) The mayor for the area of a combined authority must establish a deliberative citizen’s assembly (“the assembly”) within six months beginning on the day of their election.<br> (2) The purpose of the assembly is to inform strategic decision making on relevant local matters.<br> (3) The assembly must comprise at least 40 persons from the area of the combined authority, who are—<br> (a) selected by sortition of lottery, and<br> (b) representative of the population of the local authority area.<br> (4) “Relevent local matters” are such matters as the mayor may specify with the agreement of the assembly.<br> (5) The mayor must make arrangements for—<br> (a) the assembly to convene within one year beginning on the day on which the mayor is first elected, and at least once per year thereafter; and<br> (b) the establishment of a regular consultation process with the assembly in addition to its convening under paragraph (2)(a).<br> (6) The mayor must—<br> (a) take into account any recommendation made by the assembly either at a convened meeting, or in regular consultation; and<br> (b) publish a response to any such recommendation within two months beginning on the day on which the mayor first receives the recommendation.”<br> (3) After section 40A of GLAA 1999 (inserted by section 15 of this Act) insert—<br> <b>“103C</b> <b>Duty to establish a citizens’ assembly</b><br> (1) The mayor must establish a deliberative citizen’s assembly (“the assembly”).<br> (2) The purpose of the assembly is to inform strategic decision making on relevant local matters.<br> (3) The assembly must comprise at least 64 persons, who are—<br> (a) selected by sortition or lottery, and<br> (b) one of whom must live in each London borough.<br> (4) “Relevent local matters” are such matters as the mayor may specify with the agreement of the assembly.<br> (5) The mayor must make arrangements for—<br> (a) the assembly to convene within one year beginning on the day on which the mayor is first elected, and at least once per year thereafter; and<br> (b) the establishment of a regular consultation process with the assembly in addition to its convening under paragraph (2)(a).<br> (6) The mayor must—<br> (a) take into account any recommendation made by the assembly either at a convened meeting, or in regular consultation; and<br> (b) publish a response to any such recommendation within two months beginning on the day on which the mayor first receives the recommendation.”<br> (4) The Secretary of State may by regulations specify—<br> (a) the period by which the Mayor of London must appoint a deliberative citizen’s assembly, and<br> (b) any necessary further provision relating to deliberative citizens’ assemblies.<br> (5) Regulations under this section are subject to affirmative resolution procedure.”


Explanatory Text

<p>This new clause creates a duty on mayors to convene a citizens' assembly consisting of local people within the first year of their election and at least once annually after this, with an additional, non-legally binding duty to take account of the recommendations from the citizens' assembly, as well as defining the term "citizens' assembly".</p>

NC20

Anna Sabine (LD) - Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Culture, Media and Sport)
Siân Berry (Green) - Green Spokesperson (Crime and Policing)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 23 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

To move the following Clause—<br> <b>“Right to apply to purchase derelict, mismanaged or inaccessible sporting assets of community value</b><br> (1) A community interest group or a parish council may apply to a local authority to purchase land to which this section applies.<br> (2) This section applies to land that is a sporting asset of community value (as defined by section 86C of the Localism Act 2011, as inserted by Schedule 27 to this Act) and meets one or more of the conditions specified in subsection (3).<br> (3) The conditions are that the land—<br> (a) has been left derelict for a continuous period of at least 2 years;<br> (b) is being, or has been, mismanaged in a way that significantly impairs its sporting value or public benefit; or<br> (c) has been unreasonably made inaccessible to the community, where it was formerly accessible for sporting purposes.<br> (4) For the purposes of this section land is—<br> (a) derelict if it is not actively used for its primary sporting purpose, or is in a state of disrepair that renders it unfit for such use, having regard to its previous use and condition;<br> (b) mismanaged if its condition or use is such that it fails to realise its potential as a sporting asset, due to neglect, poor maintenance, or inappropriate development, contrary to the interests of the local community;<br> (c) unreasonably made inaccessible if measures have been taken to restrict public access or use for sporting purposes without a compelling public or safety justification, where such access or use was previously permitted or established.<br> (5) An application under subsection (1) must—<br> (a) be in writing,<br> (b) identify the land to be purchased,<br> (c) include evidence demonstrating that the land meets one or more of the conditions specified in subsection (3),<br> (d) outline the community interest group’s or parish council’s plans for the future use of the land for sporting purposes, and<br> (e) be accompanied by such fee (if any) as the local authority may reasonably require.<br> (6) On receiving an application under subsection (1), the local authority must—<br> (a) notify the owner of the land of the application within 14 days, and<br> (b) consider the application.<br> (7) The local authority may not reject an application under subsection (1) if it is reasonably satisfied that—<br> (a) the land is a sporting asset of community value and meets one or more of the conditions specified in subsection (3),<br> (b) the applicant is a community interest group (as defined by section 86D(2)(b)(ii) of the Localism Act 2011, as inserted by Schedule 27 to this Act) or a parish council, and<br> (c) the applicant’s plans for the future use of the land are viable and will in the opinion of the local authority further the social or economic well-being or social or economic interests of the local community.<br> (8) If the local authority decides to approve an application, it must—<br> (a) notify the applicant and the owner of the land of its decision, and<br> (b) facilitate negotiations for the sale of the land to the applicant at a price to be agreed or, failing agreement, at market value determined by an independent valuation.<br> (9) The Secretary of State may by regulations make further provision for, or in connection with, applications under this section, including (in particular) provision about—<br> (a) the form and content of applications,<br> (b) the evidence required to demonstrate the conditions specified in subsection (3),<br> (c) the procedure for considering applications,<br> (d) appeals against decisions of local authorities, and<br> (e) the process for determining the purchase price and facilitating the sale.<br> (10) In this section, "local authority" has the meaning given by section 86Z4(1) of the Localism Act 2011, as inserted by Schedule 27 to this Act."”


Explanatory Text

<p>This new clause creates a right for local residents and organisations to apply to a local authority to purchase sporting assets of community value that are derelict, mismanaged, or unreasonably made inaccessible.</p>

NC21

Alex Mayer (Lab)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 23 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

To move the following Clause—<br> <b>“Power to provide for an elected mayor to appoint a deputy mayor</b><br> (1) The Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009 (section 107C) is amended as follows.<br> (2) In subsection (1), leave out “one of the members of the authority to be the mayor's deputy” and substitute “a deputy mayor”.<br> (3) In subsection (3)(c), leave out “the person ceases to be a member of the combined authority” and insert “the person ceases to be a councillor of a constituent council of the authority”<br> (4) In subsection (4), leave out “another member of the combined authority” and substitute “another councillor of a constituent council”.”


Explanatory Text

<p>This new clause would amend section 107C of the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009 so that a mayor is no longer restricted to appointing a deputy mayor from among the leaders of the constituent local authority members of the Combined Authority.</p>

NC22

Alex Mayer (Lab)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 23 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

To move the following Clause—<br> <b>“Mayoral special advisers</b><br> (1) The Constitutional Reform and Governance Act 2010 (section 15) is amended as follows.<br> (2) After section 15 (Definition of “special adviser” insert—<br> <b>“15A</b> <b>Mayoral special advisers</b><br> (1) A mayor may appoint one mayoral special adviser.<br> (2) A mayoral special adviser is a person who holds a position within a mayoral strategic authority and whose appointment to that position meets the requirements in subsection (3).<br> (3) The requirements are—<br> (a) the mayoral special adviser is appointed to assist the Mayor after being selected by the Mayor personally;<br> (b) the appointment will end not later than—<br> (i) the day on which the Mayor ceases to hold office, or<br> (ii) if earlier, the end of the day after the day of the poll at the election following the appointment.<br> (4) The Secretary of State must publish a code of conduct for mayoral special advisers (“the code”).<br> (5) Before publishing the code (or any revision of it) the Secretary of State must consult the Council of Nations and Regions.<br> (6) The code must provide that a mayoral special adviser may not—<br> (a) authorise the expenditure of public funds; or<br> (b) exercise any power in relation to the management of any part of the mayoral or strategic authority.<br> (7) The code must provide that a mayoral special adviser may—<br> (a) engage in political activity; and<br> (b) provide party-political advice to the Mayor.<br> (8) The code must form part of the terms and conditions of service of any mayoral special adviser.<br> (9) A person appointed under this section is not to be regarded, for the purposes of Part I of the Local Government and Housing Act 1989 (political restriction of officers and staff), as holding a politically restricted post under a local authority.””


Explanatory Text

<p>This new clause would insert a new section into the Constitutional Reform and Governance Act 2010 to establish a statutory framework for the appointment of “mayoral special advisers”. It makes provision about appointment, function, code of conduct, and exemption from political restrictions.</p>

NC23

David Simmonds (Con) - Opposition Whip (Commons)
Paul Holmes (Con) - Opposition Whip (Commons)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 23 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

To move the following Clause—<br> <b>“Consent for local government restructuring</b><br> (1) The Secretary of State may only make an order or regulations to create, change, or dissolve a strategic authority with the consent of all the constituent councils.<br> (2) The “constituent councils” are any county council, district council, town council or parish council.”

NC24

David Simmonds (Con) - Opposition Whip (Commons)
Paul Holmes (Con) - Opposition Whip (Commons)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 23 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

To move the following Clause—<br> <b>“Impact of local government reorganisation</b><br> (1) Whenever the Secretary of State has made any order or regulations in pursuance of provision inserted or amended by Schedule 1 of this Act, the Secretary of State must, at the end of a period of two years beginning on the day of the making of the order or regulations, issue a report.<br> (2) Each report required by subsection (1) must include, but shall not be limited to, details of the following, as far as they arise from any reorganisation resulting from the order or regulations—<br> (a) the cost of the reorganisation;<br> (b) the impact on service delivery, including the quality of social care provision and quality of SEND provision;<br> (c) the impact on development, including the number of homes delivered against local targets;<br> (d) the performance of individual commissioners;<br> (e) the sustainability of the finances of the newly created authority;<br> (f) the extent to which Council Tax has increased and the extent to which any mayoral precept has increased; and<br> (g) satisfaction of local residents with the standard of services provided by the authority established or changed by the reorganisation.”

NC25

David Simmonds (Con) - Opposition Whip (Commons)
Paul Holmes (Con) - Opposition Whip (Commons)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 23 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

To move the following Clause—<br> <b>“Council tax: CAs and CCAs to be subject to same increase as most county and unitary councils</b><br> (1) The Local Government Finance Act 1992 is amended as follows.<br> (2) In section 52ZC, after subsection (4) insert—<br> “(4A) Where, for the purposes of this section, the Secretary of State determines categories of authority for the year under consideration, one of the categories determined by the Secretary of State must include all mayoral combined authorities and CCAs (“the CA and CCA category”).<br> (4B) Where the Secretary of State has determined a category that includes the majority of county and unitary councils (“a county and unitary category”), a principle that must be applied to the CA and CAA category is that the means of determining whether the relevant basic amount of council tax is excessive is the same as any means set out in a principle applied to the county and unitary category (“(but for the purposes of the determination references to any referendum principle for county and unitary councils that specifically relates to expenditure on adult social care should be discounted).””


Explanatory Text

<p>This new clause would limit increases in the mayoral precept according to similar principles limiting council tax increases.</p>

NC26

David Simmonds (Con) - Opposition Whip (Commons)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 23 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

To move the following Clause—<br> <b>“Build out requirement</b><br> (1) Where an authority is in charge of a housing development, the authority is under a duty to build out the land without unreasonable delay.”


Explanatory Text

<p>This new clause mandates that where they oversee development, there is a build-out requirement.</p>

NC27

David Simmonds (Con) - Opposition Whip (Commons)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 23 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

To move the following Clause—<br> <b>“Disclosure of councillors’ home addresses</b><br> (1) The Localism Act 2011 is amended in accordance with this section.<br> (2) In Clause 32(1)(b), after ‘intimidation’ insert—<br> “; or the interest is a home address, that the member or co-opted member has requested to the authority, is not to be made public.””


Explanatory Text

<p>This amendment would allow councillors to choose not to publicly disclose their home addresses.</p>

NC28

David Simmonds (Con) - Opposition Whip (Commons)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 23 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

To move the following Clause—<br> <b>“Application of CIL to householders</b><br> (1) The Planning Act 2008 is amended as follows.<br> (2) In section 205 (The Levy) after subsection (2) insert—<br> “(2A) In making the regulations, the Secretary of State may not charge CIL on householders’ property extensions that are for their own use.<br> (2B) The Secretary of State must amend the Community Infrastructure Regulations 2010 so that they are in accordance with the requirements of subsection (2A).””


Explanatory Text

<p>This new clause disapplies CIL from householders extending property for their own use.</p>

NC29

Siân Berry (Green) - Green Spokesperson (Crime and Policing)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 23 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

To move the following Clause—<br> <b>“Inclusive economy plans</b><br> (1) Schedule [inclusive economy plans] confers on mayoral strategic authorities functions in relation to inclusive economy plans”


Explanatory Text

<p>This clause renames Local Growth Plans as Inclusive Economy Plans and introduces NS1.</p>

NC30

Siân Berry (Green) - Green Spokesperson (Crime and Policing)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 23 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

To move the following Clause—<br> <b>“Establishment of Public Engagement Commission</b><br> (1) Within six months of this Bill receiving Royal Assent, the Secretary of State must establish a body to be known as the Public Engagement Commission.<br> (2) The purposes of the Public Engagement Commission are—<br> (a) improving public engagement at all levels of local government in England, including in relation to—<br> (i) drawing up plans and strategies, and<br> (ii) decision-making, including those with financial implications for local government and for the public;<br> (b) facilitating the sharing of best practice about engagement, and<br> (c) innovating with regard to deepening democracy enabling public engagement.<br> (3) The Public Engagement Commission must issue and maintain guidance about best practice in public engagement.<br> (4) The Public Engagement Commission has such membership as the Secretary of State may specify, provided that it includes representatives—<br> (a) from all strategic authority areas,<br> (b) from all tiers of local government, and<br> (c) from civil society and the charity sector.<br> <span class="wrapped">in England.</span><br> (5) The Secretary of State must from time to time lay before Parliament a report on—<br> (a) the work of the Public Engagement Commission during the period since the laying of any previous report under this section, and<br> (b) progress towards improving public engagement at different levels of local government.”


Explanatory Text

<p>This new clause creates an Public Engagement Commission to innovate and improve public engagement with local government in England, including the sharing of best practice.</p>

NC31

Siân Berry (Green) - Green Spokesperson (Crime and Policing)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 23 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

To move the following Clause—<br> <b>“Community wealth building</b><br> (1) A strategic authority has a duty to prepare and publish a Community Wealth Building Action Plan (“a plan”).<br> (2) The purposes of a plan are to facilitate and support the—<br> (a) generation,<br> (b) circulation, and<br> (c) retention<br> <span class="wrapped">of wealth in local and regional economies.</span><br> (3) A plan under this section must include provision about—<br> (a) the development of plural ownership models for the local economy, including co-operatives,<br> (b) the development of fair employment and labour markets,<br> (c) procurement practices that support local economic development, and<br> (d) promoting the socially productive use of land and property.<br> (4) Strategic authorities may convene groups of anchor institutions (“anchor institution networks”) within the strategic authority area to support the development and implementation of a plan.<br> (5) Strategic authorities may make arrangements to support anchor institution networks for the purpose of delivering a plan.<br> (6) For the purposes of this section an “anchor institution” means any organisation within the strategic authority area that the strategic authority considers relevant for the delivery of a plan, including, but not limited to—<br> (a) employers;<br> (b) landowners or purchasers;<br> (c) community groups;<br> (d) groups with another relevant connection to the area.<br> (7) Strategic authorities have a right to request powers to apply local levies to private equity in local public services.”


Explanatory Text

<p>This new clause requires strategic authorities to develop a community wealth building plan and to take steps to support and convene local anchor networks to deliver the plan, including through public procurement, use of land and assets, finance, and social value.</p>

NC32

Siân Berry (Green) - Green Spokesperson (Crime and Policing)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 23 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

To move the following Clause—<br> <b>“Devolution of further powers within strategic authority areas</b><br> (1) A strategic authority may—<br> (a) devolve to any local authority within its area any second-stage power;<br> (b) form bodies, and groups within its area to coordinate action needs, provided that any body or group includes representatives from all affected local areas.<br> (2) In carrying out any action under subsection (1), the strategic authority must consider whether any of its powers may be exercised at a more local level and, where it considers this to be the case, must act in such a way to enable such devolution.<br> (3) Within one year beginning on the day on which this section is commenced, a strategic authority must publish a plan setting out how it intends to carry out the duty under subsection (2) (a “community empowerment plan”).<br> (4) A strategic authority must review a community empowerment plan at least once during the period of four years starting on the day on which the plan is published.<br> (5) In carrying out any function under this section, a strategic authority must ensure effective collaboration with any local authority or body to which it has devolved powers.<br> (6) The Secretary of State may by regulations made by statutory instrument make further provision about the powers of a strategic authority in the event that the authority considers there to be a serious failure or breach of duty in relation to a power devolved to a more local level.<br> (7) Regulations made under this section are subject to the affirmative resolution procedure.”

NC33

Siân Berry (Green) - Green Spokesperson (Crime and Policing)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 23 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

To move the following Clause—<br> <b>“Devolution of powers form non-departmental public bodies</b><br> A Strategic authority may request the transfer of duties and functions from Homes England, Highways England, and any other non-departmental public body as the Secretary of State may specify.”

NC34

Siân Berry (Green) - Green Spokesperson (Crime and Policing)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 23 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

To move the following Clause—<br> <b>“Local government data</b><br> (1) LURA 2023 is amended in as follows.<br> (2) In Section 84, in subsection (2)(b), after “planning and development” insert “including in relation to economic conditions, transport, tourism and nature”.<br> (3) In Section 91 (Interpretation)—<br> (a) after “(g) Part 8 of GLAA 1999,” insert “(ga) Parts 2 and 3 of the Transport Act 2000”;<br> (b) after “(k) this Part or Part 4 or 6 of this Act” insert “ the Environment Act 2021, Part 3 of the Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025, Part 3 of the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act 2026”.”


Explanatory Text

<p>This new clause extends data standardisation powers contained in the Levelling-Up and Regeneration Act 2023 to encompass Local Growth Plans, Local Nature Recovery Strategies and Local Transport Plans. Currently, proposals in these other plans may not constitute “development”, so would be outside the scope of existing powers.</p>

NC35

Siân Berry (Green) - Green Spokesperson (Crime and Policing)
Wera Hobhouse (LD)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 23 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

To move the following Clause—<br> <b>“Standardisation of definitions</b><br> (1) Within six months beginning on the day on which this Act is passed, the Secretary of State must by regulations standardise the definition in legislation of—<br> (a) “national”,<br> (b) “strategic”,<br> (c) “local” and<br> (d) “community”<br> <span class="wrapped">for the purposes of ensuring each refers consistently to the appropriate level of local government across all legislation.</span><br> (2) Regulations under this section are subject to the affirmative resolution procedure.<br> (3) In exercising this power, the Secretary of State must have due regard to the need to ensure consistent use of the words listed in subsection (1), to facilitate public understanding of devolution.<br> (4) Within six months of a statutory instrument under subsection (2) being made, the Secretary of State must lay before Parliament a report setting out how the power under this section has been used this power, including any reasons for failure to exercise it where there is inconsistent usage of the words listed in subsection (1).”


Explanatory Text

<p>This new clause would ensure that words like “strategic” and “local”, where they relate to a level of government, have consistent meaning across statute.</p>

NC36

Siân Berry (Green) - Green Spokesperson (Crime and Policing)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 21 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

To move the following Clause—<br> <b>“Independent review of the adequacy of scrutiny and accountability of combined authorities and proposed strategic authorities</b><br> (1) Within six months of the passing of this Act, the Secretary of State must appoint an independent panel to review the adequacy of scrutiny and accountability of—<br> (a) mayoral combined authorities designated under section 106B of LDEDCA 2009,<br> (b) mayoral combined county authorities designated under section 25A of LURA 2023, and<br> (c) the Greater London Authority.<br> (2) The independent panel may request information from existing combined authorities and the Greater London Authority on the operation of their scrutiny and accountability arrangements.<br> (3) The independent panel must make a report to the Secretary of State on—<br> (a) the independence and effectiveness of scrutiny arrangements of combined authorities and the Greater London Authority;<br> (b) best and worst practice in scrutiny and accountability in combined authorities and the Greater London Authority;<br> (c) lessons for the future development of scrutiny and accountability for those bodies designated as strategic authorities, and<br> (d) lessons for the future development of strategic authorities under this Act.<br> (4) A Report under subsection (3) must be made within one year beginning on the day on which this Act is passed.”


Explanatory Text

<p>This new clause would provide for a review on the adequacy of strategic authorities’ scrutiny and accountability arrangements and to report within one year of Royal Assent.</p>

NC37

Siân Berry (Green) - Green Spokesperson (Crime and Policing)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 21 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

To move the following Clause—<br> <b>“Duty to contribute to delivery of nature, clean air and climate targets</b><br> (1) When exercising their functions, a strategic authority, mayor, or local authority must contribute to—<br> (a) meeting the targets and carbon budgets set under Part 1 of the Climate Change Act 2008;<br> (b) meeting the targets and interim targets set under Part 1 of the Environment Act 2021.<br> (c) meeting the limit values set under Schedule 2 of the Air Quality Standards Regulations 2010, and<br> (d) the delivery of the programme for adaptation to climate change under section 58 of the Climate Change Act 2008.<br> (2) A strategic authority, mayor or local authority must not make any decision that is incompatible with the duty described in subsection (1).<br> (3) Within one year beginning on the day on which this Act is passed, the Secretary of State must publish guidance describing the contribution that each strategic authority should make toward meeting the targets listed in subsection (1).<br> (4) Guidance under subsection (3) must include clear metrics and measurable terms for strategic authorities, mayors and local authorities to meet.”


Explanatory Text

<p>This new clause requires strategic authorities, mayors, and local authorities to act in accordance with the statutory Climate Change Act and Environmental Act targets, carbon budgets, Air Quality Standards Regulations, and climate adaptation programme across their functions. The Secretary of State must publish guidance for defining authorities’ contributions towards these objectives.</p>

NC38

Siân Berry (Green) - Green Spokesperson (Crime and Policing)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 21 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

To move the following Clause—<br> <b>“Total transport authority powers for strategic authorities</b><br> (1) Every strategic authority is a total transport authority for its area.<br> (2) In any case where an area is covered by more than one strategic authority, the total transport authority for that area is the strategic authority that covers the largest overall area.<br> (3) “Total transport authority” means a local transport authority (as defined in section 108 of the Transport Act 2000) with the additional responsibilities, powers, and functions provided by this section.<br> (4) The additional strategic responsibilities of total transport authorities are—<br> (a) the integration of public, private, and community transport within its area;<br> (b) modal integration of all public transport within its area, including integrated ticketing across all modes of public transport;<br> (c) integrating the procurement and delivery of transport services with those provided by other public services in its area, including NHS trusts, local authority social care providers, and school transport;<br> (d) integration of local transport plans with local strategic priorities, including land-use planning and local growth plans; and<br> (e) entering into cross-border transport agreements with neighbouring transport authorities where the total transport authority or a neighbouring authority consider it appropriate for the purpose of discharging their duties under section 108 of the Transport Act 2000.<br> (5) A strategic authority may discharge its functions and duties as a total transport authority through either—<br> (a) the strategic authority itself, or<br> (b) delegation to a functional body of the strategic authority.<br> (6) The Secretary of State may by regulations make further provision about the powers and duties of total transport authorities.<br> (7) Schedule 23 (Powers to make regulations in relation to functions of strategic authorities and mayors) applies to regulations made under this section.”


Explanatory Text

<p>This new clause would create total transport authorities from existing local transport authorities and provide them with new powers and responsibilities relating to integration of transport.</p>

NC39

Siân Berry (Green) - Green Spokesperson (Crime and Policing)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 21 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

To move the following Clause—<br> <b>“Report on strategic authority financing of transport projects and schemes</b><br> (1) Within one year beginning on the day on which this Act is passed, the Secretary of State must prepare and publish a report on the potential merits of—<br> (a) providing to strategic authorities additional borrowing powers for transport projects or schemes; and<br> (b) the establishment and operation of tax increment financing schemes for transport projects.<br> (2) A report under this section must consider—<br> (a) options for a standardised model for tax increment financing to enable strategic authorities to fund infrastructure;<br> (b) which revenue streams could be provided to strategic authorities for use in tax increment financing arrangements;<br> (c) the potential for revenue generation resulting from infrastructure investment under any such scheme.<br> (3) A copy of a report published under this section must be laid before each House of Parliament.”


Explanatory Text

<p>This new clause requires the Secretary of State to report on the potential merits of enabling strategic authorities to levy a tax increment for the purposes of transport development.</p>

NC40

Siân Berry (Green) - Green Spokesperson (Crime and Policing)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 21 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

To move the following Clause—<br> <b>“Duty on mayors to establish a citizens’ assembly</b><br> (1) After section 17B of LURA 2023 (inserted by section 21 of this Act) insert—<br> <b>“17C</b> <b>Duty to establish a citizens’ assembly</b><br> (1) The mayor for an area of a CCA must establish a deliberative citizen’s assembly (“the assembly”) within six months beginning on the day of their election.<br> (2) The purpose of the assembly is to inform strategic decision making on relevant local matters.<br> (3) The assembly must comprise at least 40 persons from the area of the CCA, who are—<br> (a) selected by sortition or lottery, and<br> (b) representative of the population of the local authority area.<br> (4) “Relevant local matters” are such matters as the mayor may specify with the agreement of the assembly.<br> (5) The mayor must make arrangements for—<br> (a) the assembly to convene within one year beginning on the day on which the mayor is first elected, and at least once per year thereafter;<br> (b) the establishment of a regular consultation process with the assembly in addition to its convening under paragraph (2)(a);<br> (6) The mayor must—<br> (a) take into account and recommendation made by the assembly either at a convened meeting, or in regular consultation.<br> (b) publish a response to any such recommendation within two months beginning on the day on which the mayor first receives the recommendation.”<br> (2) After section 103A of LDEDCA 2009 (inserted by section 21 of this Act) insert—<br> <b>“103C</b> <b>Duty to establish a citizens’ assembly</b><br> (1) The mayor for the area of a combined authority must establish a deliberative citizen’s assembly (“the assembly”) within six months beginning on the day of their election.<br> (2) The purpose of the assembly is to inform strategic decision making on relevant local matters.<br> (3) The assembly must comprise at least 40 persons from the area of the combined authority, who are—<br> (a) selected by sortition of lottery, and<br> (b) representative of the population of the local authority area.<br> (4) “Relevant local matters” are such matters as the mayor may specify with the agreement of the assembly.<br> (5) The mayor must make arrangements for—<br> (a) the assembly to convene within one year beginning on the day on which the mayor is first elected, and at least once per year thereafter;<br> (b) the establishment of a regular consultation process with the assembly in addition to its convening under paragraph (2)(a);<br> (6) The mayor must—<br> (a) take into account and recommendation made by the assembly either at a convened meeting, or in regular consultation, and<br> (b) publish a response to any such recommendation within two months beginning on the day on which the mayor first receives the recommendation.”<br> (3) After section 40A of GLAA 1999 (inserted by section 15 of this Act) insert—<br> <b>“103C</b> <b>Duty to establish a citizens’ assembly</b><br> (1) The mayor must establish a deliberative citizen’s assembly (“the assembly”).<br> (2) The purpose of the assembly is to inform strategic decision making on relevant local matters.<br> (3) The assembly must comprise at least 64 persons, who are—<br> (a) selected by sortition or lottery, and<br> (b) one of whom must live in each London borough.<br> (4) “Relevant local matters” are such matters as the mayor may specify with the agreement of the assembly.<br> (5) The mayor must make arrangements for—<br> (a) the assembly to convene within one year beginning on the day on which the mayor is first elected, and at least once per year thereafter, and<br> (b) the establishment of a regular consultation process with the assembly in addition to its convening under paragraph (2)(a);<br> (6) The mayor must—<br> (a) take into account and recommendation made by the assembly either at a convened meeting, or in regular consultation, and<br> (b) publish a response to any such recommendation within two months beginning on the day on which the mayor first receives the recommendation.”<br> (4) The Secretary of State may by regulations specify—<br> (a) the period by which the Mayor of London must appoint a deliberative citizen’s assembly, and<br> (b) any necessary further provision relating to deliberative citizens’ assemblies.<br> (5) Regulations under this section are subject to affirmative resolution procedure.”


Explanatory Text

<p>This new clause creates a duty on mayors to convene a citizens' assembly consisting of local people within the first year of their election and at least once annually after this, with an additional, non-legally binding duty to take account of the recommendations from the citizens' assembly, as well as defining the term "citizens' assembly".</p>

NC41

Wera Hobhouse (LD)
Siân Berry (Green) - Green Spokesperson (Crime and Policing)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 23 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

To move the following Clause—<br> <b>“Visitor levies</b><br> (1) The Secretary of State must conduct a review into giving local authorities powers to introduce visitor levies within their area.<br> (2) The review in subsection (1) may only consider a visitor levy which directs receipts from the levy into the relevant authority’s general fund.<br> (3) The Secretary of State must lay a report on the review in subsection (1) before both Houses of Parliament within 12 months of the passage of this Act.”

NC42

Manuela Perteghella (LD)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 23 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

To move the following Clause—<br> <b>“Power of mayors to convene meetings with local public service providers and government</b><br> (1) After section 17B of LURA 2023 (inserted by section 21 of this Act) insert—<br> <b>“17C</b> <b>Mayoral duty to convene meetings with local public service providers and government</b><br> (1) The mayor for the area of a CCA must convene regular meetings with—<br> (a) principal local authorities within their area,<br> (b) public service providers in their area, and<br> (c) town and parish councils within their area.<br> (2) Meeting under subsection (1) must occur at least every 12 months.”<br> (2) After section 103B of LDEDCA 2009 (inserted by section 21 of this Act) insert—<br> <b>“103C</b> <b>Mayoral duty to convene meetings with local public service providers and government</b><br> (1) The mayor for the area of a combined authority must convene regular meetings with—<br> (a) principal local authorities within their area,<br> (b) public service providers in their area, and<br> (c) town and parish councils within their area.<br> (2) Meeting under subsection (1) must occur at least every 12 months.”<br> (3) After section 40B of GLAA 1999 (inserted by section 21 of this Act) insert—<br> <b>“40C</b> <b>Mayoral duty to convene meetings with local public service providers and government</b><br> (1) The Mayor must convene regular meetings with—<br> (a) principal local authorities within their area,<br> (b) public service providers in their area, and<br> (c) town and parish councils within their area.<br> (2) Meeting under subsection (1) must occur at least every 12 months.””


Explanatory Text

<p>This amendment would require mayors of combined authorities, mayors of CCAs, and the Mayor of London to regularly convene meetings with local government actors within their area.</p>

NC43

Sarah Dyke (LD) - Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Rural Affairs)
Vikki Slade (LD) - Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Manuela Perteghella (LD)
Zöe Franklin (LD) - Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Local Government)
Martin Wrigley (LD)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 23 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

To move the following Clause—<br> <b>“Duty to provide professional planning support</b><br> (1) The Secretary of State has a duty to provide appropriate professional planning support to town and parish councils in accordance with this section.<br> (2) Support provided under subsection (1) is for the purposes of enabling a town or parish council to—<br> (a) involve communities within the authority area with development of a neighbourhood plan, and<br> (b) engage communities with the content and delivery of the plan following its development.<br> (3) For the purposes of this section “communities” means—<br> (a) any person or group of persons who live in the town or parish council area;<br> (b) any group who in the opinion of the town or parish council can reasonably demonstrate a connection to the area.”


Explanatory Text

<p>This new clause requires the Secretary of State to provide professional planning support to town and parish councils for the purposes of developing, and involving communities in, neighbourhood plans.</p>

NC44

Tom Gordon (LD)
Vikki Slade (LD) - Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Ben Maguire (LD) - Liberal Democrat Shadow Attorney General
Zöe Franklin (LD) - Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Local Government)
Manuela Perteghella (LD)
Martin Wrigley (LD)
Siân Berry (Green) - Green Spokesperson (Crime and Policing)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 23 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

To move the following Clause—<br> <b>“Regional governance</b><br> (1) The Secretary of State may by regulations provide for the establishment of a regional governance body in any part of England, where in the opinion of the Secretary of State there is demonstrable local support for such a body.<br> (2) Regulations made under this section must—<br> (a) provide that—<br> (i) a regional governance body is a body corporate,<br> (ii) the name of any such body is determined locally, and<br> (iii) the structure and membership of any such body is determined following consultation with people who live in the relevant part of England;<br> (b) confer functions upon a regional governance body in relation to—<br> (i) education and skills,<br> (ii) transport,<br> (iii) health and social care,<br> (iv) housing and planning, and<br> (v) such other matters as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.<br> (3) in making regulations under this section, the Secretary of State must have regard to—<br> (a) the promotion of effective and accountable regional governance,<br> (b) the identity and aspirations of the region concerned, and<br> (c) the principle of subsidiarity.<br> (4) Regulations under this section are subject to the affirmative resolution procedure.”


Explanatory Text

<p>This new clause would enable the establishment of regional governance bodies in parts of England, such as a Yorkshire Parliament or Cornish Assembly, with locally determined names and structures, and allow them to be conferred with responsibilities in areas including education, transport, health and housing, where there is local support.</p>

NC45

Vikki Slade (LD) - Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Manuela Perteghella (LD)
Zöe Franklin (LD) - Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Local Government)
Siân Berry (Green) - Green Spokesperson (Crime and Policing)
Martin Wrigley (LD)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 23 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

To move the following Clause—<br> <b>“Local public accounts committees</b><br> (1) Within one year beginning on the day on which this Act is passed, the Secretary of State must by regulations make provision for the establishment of a public accounts committee in each mayoral strategic authority area (“local public accounts committees”).<br> (2) Regulations made under this section must—<br> (a) make provision relating to the membership of local public accounts committees, including appointment; tenure; and arrangements for chairing of committees;<br> (b) make provision about support for local public accounts committees by the relevant local audit services;<br> (c) empower local public accounts committees to require the provision of information from all providers of public services in the mayoral strategic authority area;<br> (d) make provision about the functions of local public accounts committees, including the power of the committees to report on—<br> (i) the effectiveness with which mayoral strategic authorities exercise any of their functions;<br> (ii) the effectiveness with which any local partners exercise functions on behalf of the strategic mayoral authority.<br> (iii) the effectiveness with which any local partners collaborate with the mayoral strategic authority.<br> (3) For the purposes of this section, “local partner” has the meaning given in section 17B of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023 (as inserted by section 21 of this Act).””


Explanatory Text

<p>This new clause would require the introduction of Local Public Accounts Committees within one year of this Act coming into force. LPACs would ensure scrutiny and accountability across the whole of the local public service spending and activity.</p>

NC46

Vikki Slade (LD) - Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Manuela Perteghella (LD)
Zöe Franklin (LD) - Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Local Government)
Martin Wrigley (LD)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 23 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

To move the following Clause—<br> <b>“Duty to publish and implement a Forward Devolution Strategy</b><br> (1) The Secretary of State must, within two years beginning on the day on which this Act is passed, prepare and publish a forward devolution strategy (“the strategy”).<br> (2) The purpose of the strategy is to set out the proposed timeline for the establishment of new strategic authorities, or the expansion of existing strategic authorities, in areas of England that are not currently within the area of an established mayoral strategic authority.<br> (3) The timeline set out in the strategy must include a period within which the Secretary of State intends to issue invitations or directions for proposals for the establishment or expansion of such new strategic authorities for those identified areas.<br> (4) Any annual report required under section 1 of the Cities and Local Government Devolution Act 2016 (inserted by section 19 of this Act) must include a statement on the progress made in implementing the strategy, including information on any revision of or replacement for the strategy.<br> (5) Before preparing, publishing, or revising the strategy, the Secretary of State must consult—<br> (a) the mayors for the areas of established mayoral strategic authorities; and<br> (b) the constituent councils of combined authorities and combined county authorities.”


Explanatory Text

<p>This new clause would introduce a commitment to publish a strategy and timeline for further devolution.</p>

NC47

Alex Mayer (Lab)
Siân Berry (Green) - Green Spokesperson (Crime and Policing)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 23 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

To move the following Clause—<br> <b>“Road traffic contraventions: requests by Mayors</b><br> (1) The Mayor of a strategic authority may submit a request to the Secretary of State to make regulations providing that a specified traffic contravention relating to high occupancy vehicle lanes is subject to civil enforcement under Schedule 7 to the Traffic Management Act 2004.<br> (2) On receipt of such a request, the Secretary of State may by regulations amend the tables in paragraph 8A(5) of Schedule 7 to that Act to give effect to the request.<br> (3) Regulations under this section are subject to negative resolution procedure.”

NC48

Siân Berry (Green) - Green Spokesperson (Crime and Policing)
Joe Robertson (Con)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 23 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

To move the following Clause—<br> <b>“Greater London Authority: decision-making</b><br> (1) The Greater London Assembly Act 1999 is amended in accordance with this section.<br> (2) In section 42B (Assembly’s power to reject draft strategies), in subsection (5)(b), leave out “at least two-thirds” and insert “a simple majority”.<br> (3) In schedule 4A (Confirmation hearings etc)—<br> (a) in paragraph 10(5) leave out “at least two-thirds” and insert “a simple majority”;<br> (b) in paragraph 11(5) leave out “at least two-thirds” and insert “a simple majority”.<br> (4) In schedule 6 (Procedure for determining the authority’s consolidated council tax requirement)—<br> (a) in paragraph 8(4) leave out “at least two-thirds” and insert “a simple majority”;<br> (b) In paragraph 8C(4) leave out “at least two-thirds” and insert “a simple majority”.<br> (5) In schedule 7 (Procedure for making of substitute calculations by the authority), in paragraph 7(4), leave out “at least two thirds and insert “a simple majority”.”

NC49

Joe Robertson (Con)
Siân Berry (Green) - Green Spokesperson (Crime and Policing)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 23 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

To move the following Clause—<br> <b>“Regulation of Ferry Services by Regional Mayors</b><br> (1) A mayor for the area of a combined authority, combined county authority, or other mayoral strategic authority may exercise functions relating to ferry services operating wholly within the authority’s area.<br> (2) Functions exercisable by a mayor may include—<br> (a) making regulations concerning the provision, operation, safety, accessibility, affordability, and reliability of ferry services;<br> (b) requiring operators of ferry services to provide such information as the mayor considers necessary for the purposes of monitoring or enforcing compliance with regulations made under paragraph 2(a);<br> (c) imposing and enforcing conditions relating to a requirement or duty imposed under this section;<br> (d) imposing and enforcing any penalties resulting from non-compliance with conditions set out under paragraph (2)(c);<br> (e) regulation of fares and fare structures for ferry services, including imposing a fare cap;<br> (f) functions relating to accountability of ferry service providers for the delivery and performance of services, including by holding public hearings or inquiries;<br> (g) any such additional functions as a mayor considers necessary for the purpose of ensuring effective regulation of ferry services within an authority’s area.<br> (3) Before making regulations under this section, the mayor must consult—<br> (a) the constituent councils of the combined authority (or equivalent local authorities),<br> (b) any local transport authorities affected,<br> (c) operators of ferry services within the area, and<br> (d) other such persons as the mayor considers appropriate.<br> (4) Regulations under this section may include provision for appeals against any enforcement action taken by the mayor.<br> (5) In this section “ferry services” means services for the carriage of passengers or vehicles by water between two or more places, all of which are within the area of the authority.”


Explanatory Text

<p>This new clause gives mayors of combined and other strategic authorities powers to regulate ferry services in their areas, including the ability to cap fares.</p>

NC50

Perran Moon (Lab)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 21 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

To move the following Clause—<br> <b>“Duty to confer ESMA powers on Cornwall Council</b><br> (1) This section applies where Cornwall Council has applied to the Secretary of State for a power available to an established mayoral strategic authority in or under any Act of Parliament (a “relevant power”) to be conferred upon it.<br> (2) On receipt of an application, the Secretary of State must make regulations to confer the relevant power upon Cornwall Council.<br> (3) Where a relevant power has been conferred, any reference in or under any Act of Parliament to the exercise of the power by the mayor of an established strategic authority should be read to allow the exercise of the power by the leader of Cornwall Council.<br> (4) Regulations under this section are subject to the negative procedure.”


Explanatory Text

<p>This new clause would allow Cornwall Council to apply to the Secretary of State to be conferred ESMA powers and requires the Secretary of State to make regulations to that end upon receipt of such an application.</p>

NS1

Siân Berry (Green) - Green Spokesperson (Crime and Policing)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 23 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

To move the following Schedule—<br> <span class="num-note"><span class="num">“Schedule</span><span class="note">Section (inclusive economy plans)</span></span><br> <span class="schedule-heading">“INCLUSIVE ECONOMY PLANS</span><br> 1 <span class="sub-para subparagraph"><span class="sub-para-num">(1)</span><span class="sub-para-text">After section 107K of LDEDCA 2009 insert—</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num"></span><span class="sub-para-text">“Mayoral combined authorities: inclusive economy plans</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">107L</span><span class="sub-para-text">Inclusive economy plans</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subsection sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(1)</span><span class="sub-para-text">A mayoral combined authority must prepare and publish an inclusive economy plan for its area.</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subsection sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(2)</span><span class="sub-para-text">An inclusive economy plan must—</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subsection sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(a)</span><span class="sub-para-text">include an overview of the economic conditions of the area (including the main economic characteristics which are likely to influence current and future economic inclusivity),</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subsection sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(b)</span><span class="sub-para-text">identify priorities for the economic inclusivity of the area that are agreed with the Secretary of State (“shared inclusive economy priorities”), and</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subsection sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(c)</span><span class="sub-para-text">identify key projects for achieving economic inclusivity in the area through private or public investment.</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subsection sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(3)</span><span class="sub-para-text">A mayoral combined authority must, in preparing an inclusive economy plan, develop a set of local indicators to measure inclusive economic outcomes in its area.</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subsection sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(4)</span><span class="sub-para-text">The indicators should—</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subsection sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(a)</span><span class="sub-para-text">be developed in collaboration with residents of the area, including by means of public participatory process convened by the mayor of the combined authority, and</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subsection sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(b)</span><span class="sub-para-text">include the proposed effect of the plan on—</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subsection sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(i)</span><span class="sub-para-text">inequalities between persons with and without protected characteristics as defined by the Equalities Act 2010;</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subsection sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(ii)</span><span class="sub-para-text">health, including inequalities in health, nutrition and housing in the strategic authority area;</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subsection sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(iii)</span><span class="sub-para-text">happiness and social connection;</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subsection sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(iv)</span><span class="sub-para-text">access to nature and opportunities to play;</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subsection sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(v)</span><span class="sub-para-text">increased power and control of the economy to people living in the strategic authority area.</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subsection sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(5)</span><span class="sub-para-text">A mayoral combined authority may revise or replace an inclusive economy plan published under this section.</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subsection sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(6)</span><span class="sub-para-text">The authority must arrange for any inclusive economy plan that is revised or replaced to be published.</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subsection sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(7)</span><span class="sub-para-text">The requirement under subsection (1) may be met by the publication of an inclusive economy plan before this section comes into force.</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">107M</span><span class="sub-para-text">Secretary of State guidance on inclusive economy plans</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subsection sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(1)</span><span class="sub-para-text">The Secretary of State may issue guidance to mayoral combined authorities in relation to inclusive economy plans under section 107L.</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subsection sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(2)</span><span class="sub-para-text">A mayoral combined authority must have regard to any such guidance in exercising their functions.</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subsection sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(3)</span><span class="sub-para-text">The guidance may include (but is not limited to) guidance about—</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subsection sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(a)</span><span class="sub-para-text">who the authority might consult when preparing or revising the plan;</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subsection sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(b)</span><span class="sub-para-text">information to be included in the plan under section 107L(2) or the plan as revised;</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subsection sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(c)</span><span class="sub-para-text">the process for agreeing priorities for the economic inclusivity of the area with the Secretary of State for the purposes of section 107L(2)(b);</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subsection sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(d)</span><span class="sub-para-text">the circumstances in which the authority may revise or replace the plan;</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subsection sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(e)</span><span class="sub-para-text">the ways in which the authority may have regard to the plan when exercising its other functions.”</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(2)</span><span class="sub-para-text">After section 107M of the LDEDCA 2009 (as inserted by sub-paragraph (1)) insert—</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">107N</span><span class="sub-para-text">Public bodies: duty to have regard to shared inclusive economy priorities</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subsection sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(1)</span><span class="sub-para-text">A relevant non-departmental public body must have regard to a shared inclusive economy priority of a mayoral combined authority when—</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subsection sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(a)</span><span class="sub-para-text">exercising, at the request of the authority, a function which could reasonably be expected to have an effect on that priority;</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subsection sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(b)</span><span class="sub-para-text">preparing a bid for public funding for an activity the objectives of which align with that priority;</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subsection sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(c)</span><span class="sub-para-text">preparing a statutory plan or strategy which relates to that priority.</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subsection sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(2)</span><span class="sub-para-text">A “relevant non-departmental public body” means a non-departmental public body specified in regulations made by the Secretary of State.</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subsection sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(3)</span><span class="sub-para-text">In this section—</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subsection sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num"></span><span class="sub-para-text">“enactment” includes an enactment comprised in subordinate legislation within the meaning of the Interpretation Act 1978;</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subsection sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num"></span><span class="sub-para-text">“Minister of the Crown” has the same meaning as in the Ministers of the Crown Act 1975;</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subsection sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num"></span><span class="sub-para-text">“non-departmental public body” means any public authority other than—</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subsection sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(a)</span><span class="sub-para-text">a Minister of the Crown or government department;</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subsection sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(b)</span><span class="sub-para-text">the Welsh Ministers;</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subsection sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(c)</span><span class="sub-para-text">a devolved Welsh authority within the meaning of 30 section 157A of the Government of Wales Act 2006;</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subsection sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num"></span><span class="sub-para-text">“public funding” means funding from a Minister of the Crown or government department;</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subsection sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num"></span><span class="sub-para-text">“shared inclusive economy priorities” has the meaning given by section 107L(2)(b);</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subsection sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num"></span><span class="sub-para-text">“statutory plan or strategy” means a plan or strategy that a non-departmental public body is required by an enactment to issue or publish.</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subsection sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(4)</span><span class="sub-para-text">References in this section to an enactment or to provision made under an enactment are to an enactment whenever passed or (as the case may be) to provision whenever the instrument containing it is made.”</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(3)</span><span class="sub-para-text">After section 32 of the LURA 2023 insert—</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num"></span><span class="sub-para-text">“Mayoral CCAs: local inclusive economy plans</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">32A</span><span class="sub-para-text">Local inclusive economy plans</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subsection sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(1)</span><span class="sub-para-text">A mayoral CCA must prepare and publish an inclusive economy plan for its area.</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subsection sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(2)</span><span class="sub-para-text">An inclusive economy plan must—</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subsection sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(a)</span><span class="sub-para-text">include an overview of the economic conditions of the area (including the main economic characteristics which are likely to influence current and future economic inclusivity),</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subsection sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(b)</span><span class="sub-para-text">identify priorities for the economic inclusivity of the area that are agreed with the Secretary of State (“shared inclusive economy priorities”), and</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subsection sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(c)</span><span class="sub-para-text">identify key projects for achieving economic inclusivity in the area through private or public investment.</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subsection sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(3)</span><span class="sub-para-text">A mayoral CCA must, in preparing an inclusive economy plan, develop a set of local indicators to measure inclusive economic outcomes in its area.</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subsection sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(4)</span><span class="sub-para-text">The indicators should—</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subsection sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(a)</span><span class="sub-para-text">be developed in collaboration with residents of the area, including by means of public participatory process convened by the mayor of the CCA, and</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subsection sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(b)</span><span class="sub-para-text">include the proposed effect of the plan on—</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subsection sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(i)</span><span class="sub-para-text">inequalities between persons with and without protected characteristics as defined by the Equalities Act 2010;</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subsection sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(ii)</span><span class="sub-para-text">health, including inequalities in health, nutrition and housing in the strategic authority area;</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subsection sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(iii)</span><span class="sub-para-text">happiness and social connection;</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subsection sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(iv)</span><span class="sub-para-text">access to nature and opportunities to play;</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subsection sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(v)</span><span class="sub-para-text">increased power and control of the economy to people living in the strategic authority area.</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subsection sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(5)</span><span class="sub-para-text">A mayoral CCA may revise or replace an inclusive economy plan published under this section.</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subsection sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(6)</span><span class="sub-para-text">The CCA must arrange for any inclusive economy plan that is revised or replaced to be published.</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subsection sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(7)</span><span class="sub-para-text">The requirement under subsection (1) may be met by the publication of an inclusive economy plan before this section comes into force.</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">32B</span><span class="sub-para-text">Secretary of State guidance on inclusive economy plans</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subsection sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(1)</span><span class="sub-para-text">The Secretary of State may issue guidance to mayoral CCAs in relation to inclusive economy plans under section 32A.</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subsection sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(2)</span><span class="sub-para-text">A mayoral CCA must have regard to any such guidance in exercising their functions.</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subsection sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(3)</span><span class="sub-para-text">The guidance may include (but is not limited to) guidance about—</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subsection sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(a)</span><span class="sub-para-text">who the CCA might consult when preparing or revising the plan;</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subsection sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(b)</span><span class="sub-para-text">information to be included in the plan under section 32A(2) or the plan as revised;</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subsection sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(c)</span><span class="sub-para-text">the process for agreeing priorities for the economic inclusivity of the area with the Secretary of State for the purposes of section 107L(2)(b);</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subsection sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(d)</span><span class="sub-para-text">the circumstances in which the CCA may revise or replace the plan;</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subsection sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(e)</span><span class="sub-para-text">the ways in which the CCA may have regard to the plan when exercising its other functions.”</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(4)</span><span class="sub-para-text">After section 32B of LURA 2023 (as inserted by sub-paragraph (3)), insert—</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">32C</span><span class="sub-para-text">Public bodies: duty to have regard to shared inclusive economy priorities</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subsection sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(1)</span><span class="sub-para-text">A relevant non-departmental public body must have regard to a shared inclusive economy priority of a mayoral CCA when—</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subsection sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(a)</span><span class="sub-para-text">exercising, at the request of the CCA, a function which could reasonably be expected to have an effect on that priority;</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subsection sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(b)</span><span class="sub-para-text">preparing a bid for public funding for an activity the objectives of which align with that priority;</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subsection sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(c)</span><span class="sub-para-text">preparing a statutory plan or strategy which relates to that priority.</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subsection sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(2)</span><span class="sub-para-text">A “relevant non-departmental public body” means a non-departmental public body specified in regulations made by the Secretary of State.</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subsection sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(3)</span><span class="sub-para-text">In this section—</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subsection sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num"></span><span class="sub-para-text">“enactment” includes an enactment comprised in subordinate legislation within the meaning of the Interpretation Act 1978;</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subsection sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num"></span><span class="sub-para-text">“Minister of the Crown” has the same meaning as in the Ministers of the Crown Act 1975;</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subsection sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num"></span><span class="sub-para-text">“non-departmental public body” means any public authority other than—</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subsection sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(a)</span><span class="sub-para-text">a Minister of the Crown or government department;</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subsection sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(b)</span><span class="sub-para-text">the Welsh Ministers;</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subsection sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(c)</span><span class="sub-para-text">a devolved Welsh authority within the meaning of 30 section 157A of the Government of Wales Act 2006;</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subsection sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num"></span><span class="sub-para-text">“public funding” means funding from a Minister of the Crown or government department;</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subsection sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num"></span><span class="sub-para-text">“shared inclusive economy priorities” has the meaning given by section 107L(2)(b);</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subsection sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num"></span><span class="sub-para-text">“statutory plan or strategy” means a plan or strategy that a non-departmental public body is required by an enactment to issue or publish.</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subsection sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(4)</span><span class="sub-para-text">References in this section to an enactment or to provision made under an enactment are to an enactment whenever passed or (as the case may be) to provision whenever the instrument containing it is made.”</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(5)</span><span class="sub-para-text">After section 333F of the Greater London Authority Act 1999 insert—</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">333G</span><span class="sub-para-text">Public bodies: duty to have regard to shared economic inclusivity priorities for London</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subsection sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(1)</span><span class="sub-para-text">A relevant non-departmental public body must have regard to a shared economic inclusivity priority for Greater London when—</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subsection sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(a)</span><span class="sub-para-text">exercising, at the request of the Mayor, a function which could reasonably be expected to have an effect on that priority;</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subsection sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(b)</span><span class="sub-para-text">preparing a bid for public funding for an activity the objectives of which align with that priority;</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subsection sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(c)</span><span class="sub-para-text">preparing a statutory plan or strategy which relates to the priority.</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subsection sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(2)</span><span class="sub-para-text">A “shared local economic inclusivity priority for Greater London” is an economic priority for Greater London that—</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subsection sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(a)</span><span class="sub-para-text">is developed in collaboration with residents of Greater London, including by means of public participatory process convened by the Mayor of the London;</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subsection sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(b)</span><span class="sub-para-text">has regard to—</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subsection sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(i)</span><span class="sub-para-text">inequalities between persons with and without protected characteristics as defined by the Equalities Act 2010;</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subsection sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(ii)</span><span class="sub-para-text">improving health and narrowing inequalities in health, nutrition and housing in the strategic authority area;</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subsection sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(iii)</span><span class="sub-para-text">improving happiness and social connection;</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subsection sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(iv)</span><span class="sub-para-text">improving access to nature and opportunities to play;</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subsection sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(v)</span><span class="sub-para-text">promoting increased power and control of the economy to people living in Greater London;</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subsection sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(c)</span><span class="sub-para-text">is agreed between the Mayor of London and the Secretary of State;</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subsection sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(d)</span><span class="sub-para-text">is published by the Mayor of London.</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subsection sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(3)</span><span class="sub-para-text">A “relevant non-departmental public body” means a non-departmental public body specified in regulations made by the Secretary of State.</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subsection sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(4)</span><span class="sub-para-text">In this section—</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subsection sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num"></span><span class="sub-para-text">“enactment” includes an enactment comprised in subordinate legislation within the meaning of the Interpretation Act 1978;</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subsection sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num"></span><span class="sub-para-text">“Minister of the Crown” has the same meaning as in the Ministers of the Crown Act 1975;</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subsection sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num"></span><span class="sub-para-text">“non-departmental public body” means any public authority 20 other than—</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subsection sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(a)</span><span class="sub-para-text">a Minister of the Crown or government department;</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subsection sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(b)</span><span class="sub-para-text">the Welsh Ministers;</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subsection sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(c)</span><span class="sub-para-text">a devolved Welsh authority within the meaning of section 157A of the Government of Wales Act 2006;</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subsection sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num"></span><span class="sub-para-text">“public funding” means funding from a Minister of the Crown or government department;</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subsection sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num"></span><span class="sub-para-text">“statutory plan or strategy” means a plan or strategy that a person is required by an enactment to issue or publish.</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subsection sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(5)</span><span class="sub-para-text">References in this section to an enactment or to provision made 30 under an enactment are to an enactment whenever passed or (as the case may be) to provision whenever the instrument containing it is made.</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subsection sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(6)</span><span class="sub-para-text">In section 420 (regulations and orders), in subsection (7), in the appropriate place, insert “section 333G;”.”</span></span>


Explanatory Text

<p>This new schedule renames Local Growth Plans as Inclusive Economy Plans and introduces NS1.</p>

243

Miatta Fahnbulleh (LAB) - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 23 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

Clause 72, page 73, line 15, at end insert—<br> ““FRSA 2004” means the Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004;”


Explanatory Text

<p>This would define the abbreviation “FRSA 2004” which is used in the Bill.</p>

244

Miatta Fahnbulleh (LAB) - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 23 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

Clause 73, page 74, line 27, leave out from “which” to end of line 29 and insert “is to continue to apply instead of the primary legislation by virtue of subsection (2), or<br> (b) makes modifications or other contrary provision to which the primary legislation is to continue to be subject by virtue of subsection (2).”


Explanatory Text

<p>This would clarify the relationship between subsection (4) and subsection (2); and clarify that paragraphs (a) and (b) are alternatives.</p>

245

Miatta Fahnbulleh (LAB) - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 23 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

Clause 78, page 76, leave out lines 11 and 12 and insert—<br> “(c) any other provision of this Act comes into force (including provision modifying other legislation) so far as it confers power to make secondary legislation or is otherwise necessary for enabling the exercise of such a power on or after the day on which this Act is passed.”


Explanatory Text

<p>This ensures that the powers to make secondary legislation inserted by the Bill, and any provisions necessary for enabling the exercise of such powers, come into force on the day on which the Act is passed.</p>

303

David Simmonds (Con) - Opposition Whip (Commons)
Tabled: 10 Oct 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 23 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

Clause 78, page 78, line 7, at end insert—<br> “(5A) Section 71 will not come into force until the Secretary of State has—<br> (a) completed a consultation about the impact of section 71 on businesses, and<br> (b) laid a report summarising the consultation before both Houses of Parliament.”


Explanatory Text

<p>This amendment would prevent section 71 from coming into force until a consultation on its impact on businesses has been completed and a report summarising the consultation has been laid before both Houses of Parliament.</p>

17th September 2025
Amendment Paper
Notices of Amendments as at 17 September 2025

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Vikki Slade (LD) - Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Manuela Perteghella (LD)
Tabled: 17 Sep 2025
Notices of Amendments as at 17 September 2025
This amendment was negatived on division

Clause 3, page 2, line 27, leave out subsections (1) to (3) and insert— "(1) A unitary district council or a county council may submit a proposal to the Secretary of State for designation as a single foundation strategic authority. (2) A proposal under subsection (1) must be prepared in such form and contain such information as the Secretary of State may by regulations prescribe. (3) The Secretary of State may by regulations designate a unitary district council as a single foundation strategic authority if— (a) a proposal has been submitted in accordance with subsection (1), and (b) the Secretary of State is satisfied that the designation is appropriate having regard to the need to secure effective and convenient local government in relation to the areas of competence.”

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Vikki Slade (LD) - Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Manuela Perteghella (LD)
Tabled: 17 Sep 2025
Notices of Amendments as at 17 September 2025
This amendment was negatived on division

Clause 3, page 2, line 32, at end insert— "(3A) Before making a designation under this section, the Secretary of State must consult town and parish councils within the area of the proposed single foundation strategic authority.”

38

Vikki Slade (LD) - Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Manuela Perteghella (LD)
Tabled: 17 Sep 2025
Notices of Amendments as at 17 September 2025
This amendment was withdrawn after debate

Clause 3, page 2, line 32, at end insert— "(3A) The Secretary of State must make provision to ensure councils designated as a single foundation strategic authority receives adequate funding to facilitate their transition."

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Vikki Slade (LD) - Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Manuela Perteghella (LD)
Tabled: 17 Sep 2025
Notices of Amendments as at 17 September 2025
This amendment was question proposed

Schedule 1, page 83, line 3, at end insert— "(6A) After preparing a proposal the Secretary of State must publish a statement demonstrating how the physical geography, community identity, and the boundaries of other public services in the area would be affected by the proposal."

39

Vikki Slade (LD) - Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Manuela Perteghella (LD)
Tabled: 17 Sep 2025
Notices of Amendments as at 17 September 2025
This amendment was not called

Schedule 1, page 83, line 3, at end insert— “(6A) The Secretary of State must consult town and parish councils within the proposed new combined authority area.”

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Vikki Slade (LD) - Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Manuela Perteghella (LD)
Tabled: 17 Sep 2025
Notices of Amendments as at 17 September 2025
This amendment was not called

Schedule 1, page 84, line 13, at end insert— “(9A) The Secretary of State must make provision to ensure the combined authority receives adequate funding to facilitate its establishment.”

32

Vikki Slade (LD) - Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Manuela Perteghella (LD)
Tabled: 17 Sep 2025
Notices of Amendments as at 17 September 2025
This amendment was not called

Schedule 1, page 85, line 37, at end insert— “(2A) The Secretary of State has obtained consent for the proposal from any affected local government area.”

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Vikki Slade (LD) - Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Manuela Perteghella (LD)
Tabled: 17 Sep 2025
Notices of Amendments as at 17 October 2025
This amendment was not called

Schedule 1, page 86, line 20, after “to” insert “and thereafter consult with”

33

Vikki Slade (LD) - Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Manuela Perteghella (LD)
Tabled: 17 Sep 2025
Notices of Amendments as at 17 September 2025
This amendment was not called

Schedule 1, page 86, line 27, at end insert— "(da) any town and parish councils whose area would be added to the area of the combined authority, and."

29

Vikki Slade (LD) - Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Manuela Perteghella (LD)
Tabled: 17 Sep 2025
Notices of Amendments as at 17 September 2025
This amendment was withdrawn after debate

Schedule 1, page 95, leave out paragraph 33 and 34

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Vikki Slade (LD) - Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Manuela Perteghella (LD)
Tabled: 17 Sep 2025
Notices of Amendments as at 17 September 2025
This amendment was no decision

Clause 10, page 12, line 32, at end insert— "(3A) A report made by a relevant remuneration panel must be laid by the Secretary of State before both Houses of Parliament at least 30 days before a CCA may make a scheme based on the report."

8

Vikki Slade (LD) - Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Manuela Perteghella (LD)
Tabled: 17 Sep 2025
Notices of Amendments as at 17 September 2025
This amendment was withdrawn after debate

Clause 12, page 16, line 24, at end insert— "(9AA) A combined authority or CCA must provide a report to the Secretary of State to lay before both Houses of Parliament a report detailing the reasons for which they are seeking consent to exercise the power conferred by section 1.”

21

Vikki Slade (LD) - Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Manuela Perteghella (LD)
Sarah Gibson (LD)
Martin Wrigley (LD)
Tabled: 17 Sep 2025
Notices of Amendments as at 17 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

Clause 21, page 23, line 28, leave out subsection (b) and insert— "(b) one or more of the following— (i) health and social care; (ii) planning; (iii) environmental concerns; (iv) funding; (v) sustainability measures; (vi) education;

22

Vikki Slade (LD) - Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Manuela Perteghella (LD)
Tabled: 17 Sep 2025
Notices of Amendments as at 17 September 2025
This amendment was no decision

Clause 44, page 46, line 2, at beginning insert “The Secretary of State may by regulations require that”

23

Vikki Slade (LD) - Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Manuela Perteghella (LD)
Tabled: 17 Sep 2025
Notices of Amendments as at 17 September 2025
This amendment was not called

Clause 44, page 46, line 6, at end insert— “(1B) Regulations under section 107F and 107FA are subject to the affirmative procedure”

26

Vikki Slade (LD) - Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Manuela Perteghella (LD)
Tabled: 17 Sep 2025
Notices of Amendments as at 17 September 2025
This amendment was no decision

Clause 45, page 50, line 25, at end insert— “(c) a statutory instrument containing a draft of any such order has been laid before, and approved by, each House of Parliament.”

9

Vikki Slade (LD) - Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Manuela Perteghella (LD)
Tabled: 17 Sep 2025
Notices of Amendments as at 17 September 2025
This amendment was no decision

Clause 46, page 53, line 15, at end insert— "(7) Regulations made under this section are subject to the affirmative procedure.”

3

Vikki Slade (LD) - Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Manuela Perteghella (LD)
Tabled: 17 Sep 2025
Notices of Amendments as at 17 September 2025
This amendment was no decision

Clause 49, page 54, line 30, leave out subsection (3) and insert— "(3) Where a notification under subsection (1) is given, the Secretary of State must, within the period of six months beginning with the day on which the notification is given, give effect to the change or changes proposed by the mayor or mayors. (4) Effect may be given under subsection (3) by means of regulations made by statutory instrument. (5) A statutory instrument made under subsection (4) is— (a) subject to the affirmative procedure if it— (i) amends an Act of Parliament, or (ii) confers or modifies a function which relates to an area of competence; (b) where neither of the conditions in paragraph (a) apply, subject to the negative procedure.”

10

Vikki Slade (LD) - Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Manuela Perteghella (LD)
Tabled: 17 Sep 2025
Notices of Amendments as at 13 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

Clause 49, page 54, line 36, at end insert— "(4) No decision under subsection (3) may be implemented unless— (a) the Secretary of State has made regulations giving effect to the decision, (b) a statutory instrument containing the regulations has been laid before and approved by both Houses of Parliament, and (c) save as where provided for otherwise, regulations giving effect to any decision made under section are subject to the affirmative procedure.”

1

Vikki Slade (LD) - Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Manuela Perteghella (LD)
Tabled: 17 Sep 2025
Notices of Amendments as at 17 September 2025
This amendment was not called

Clause 53, page 58, line 31, at end insert— "(10) Regulations made under this section are subject to the affirmative resolution procedure."

2

Vikki Slade (LD) - Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Manuela Perteghella (LD)
Tabled: 17 Sep 2025
Notices of Amendments as at 17 September 2025
This amendment was no decision

Schedule 24, page 246, line 27, after "government” insert— "having particular regard to the need for the new single tier of local government, or new unitary council, to— (a) be of an appropriate geographical size, giving consideration to— (i) economic zones, (ii) physical geography,

13

Vikki Slade (LD) - Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Manuela Perteghella (LD)
Siân Berry (Green) - Green Spokesperson (Crime and Policing)
Sarah Gibson (LD)
Martin Wrigley (LD)
Tabled: 17 Sep 2025
Notices of Amendments as at 17 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

Clause 58, page 60, line 11, at end insert— "(1A) It is a duty of a local authority to specify the description of a neighbourhood area that will apply within the local authority's area for the purposes of subsection (1)."

15

Vikki Slade (LD) - Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Manuela Perteghella (LD)
Tabled: 17 Sep 2025
Notices of Amendments as at 17 September 2025
This amendment was no decision

Clause 58, page 60, line 29, at end insert— "(4A) But regulations may not— (a) alter— (i) any function exercised by, or (ii) any power available by or under any Act of Parliament to, a parish or town council, or (b) make provision for the abolition of any parish or town council.”

34

Vikki Slade (LD) - Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Manuela Perteghella (LD)
Tabled: 17 Sep 2025
Notices of Amendments as at 10 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

Clause 58, page 60, line 29, at end insert— "(4A) Regulations under this section may not include power for the Secretary of State to specify the description of any neighbourhood area."

35

Vikki Slade (LD) - Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Manuela Perteghella (LD)
Tabled: 17 Sep 2025
Notices of Amendments as at 17 September 2025
This amendment was not moved

Schedule 27, page 265, line 41, after "economic,” insert ", environmental,"

36

Vikki Slade (LD) - Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Manuela Perteghella (LD)
Tabled: 17 Sep 2025
Notices of Amendments as at 17 September 2025
This amendment was no decision

Schedule 27, page 266, line 4, after “economic,” insert “, environmental,”

37

Vikki Slade (LD) - Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Manuela Perteghella (LD)
Tabled: 17 Sep 2025
Notices of Amendments as at 17 September 2025
This amendment was no decision

Schedule 27, page 266, line 12, after “economic,” insert “, environmental,”

40

Vikki Slade (LD) - Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Manuela Perteghella (LD)
Sarah Gibson (LD)
Martin Wrigley (LD)
Tabled: 17 Sep 2025
Notices of Amendments as at 17 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

Schedule 27, page 266, line 18, after “economic,” insert “, environmental,”

42

Vikki Slade (LD) - Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Manuela Perteghella (LD)
Tabled: 17 Sep 2025
Notices of Amendments as at 17 September 2025
This amendment was no decision

Schedule 27, page 267, line 23, at end insert— “(1A) Where a local authority is responsible for assessing whether land in its area is a sporting asset of community value, the Secretary of State must ensure the authority receives adequate funding to make the assessment.”

41

Vikki Slade (LD) - Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Manuela Perteghella (LD)
Tabled: 17 Sep 2025
Notices of Amendments as at 17 September 2025
This amendment was no decision

Schedule 27, page 279, line 17, at end insert— “(2A) The relevant local authority must as far as reasonably practicable support the preferred community buyer in securing the purchase land of community value.”

16

Vikki Slade (LD) - Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Manuela Perteghella (LD)
Tabled: 17 Sep 2025
Notices of Amendments as at 17 September 2025
This amendment was no decision

Schedule 27, page 280, line 28, at end insert— “(9A) The Secretary of State must ensure local authorities are adequately funded to meet the expenses of a valuation under this section.”

18

Vikki Slade (LD) - Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Manuela Perteghella (LD)
Tabled: 17 Sep 2025
Notices of Amendments as at 17 September 2025
This amendment was no decision

Clause 62, page 65, line 17, leave out from "acting” to end, and insert “who— (a) are wholly independent of the Local Audit Office, and (b) possess appropriate expertise. (2) The Secretary of State must approve any appointment made for the purposes of subsection (2), and may only do so when they are satisfied that the person to be appointed satisfies the criteria specified in that subsection.”

17

Vikki Slade (LD) - Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Manuela Perteghella (LD)
Tabled: 17 Sep 2025
Notices of Amendments as at 17 September 2025
This amendment was no decision

Clause 63, page 67, line 5, at end insert— "(5) A Local Audit Office may make arrangements about— (a) the membership of an audit committee; (b) the appointment of the members; and (c) the conduct and practices of the committee.”

NC2

Vikki Slade (LD) - Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Manuela Perteghella (LD)
Sarah Gibson (LD)
Martin Wrigley (LD)
Helen Maguire (LD) - Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Primary Care and Cancer)
Tabled: 17 Sep 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 23 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

To move the following Clause— "Policy delivery in areas of competence (1) Any function of a mayoral combined authority or mayoral combined county authority which— (a) relates to an area of competence, and (b) is not a mayoral function exercisable solely by the mayor must be exercised by or under the direct authority of the constituent members of that authority. (2) No person may be appointed to exercise any function that relates to making or delivering policy relating to an area of competence unless that person is an elected member of— (a) the relevant strategic authority, or (b) a constituent council within the relevant strategic authority. (3) Nothing in this section is to be taking as preventing the appointment of staff by the strategic authority or its elected members for the purposes of administrative, advisory or technical support for the exercise of its functions. (4) For the purposes of this section, “constituent members” means any elected representative who is — (a) appointed by a constituent council to be a member of the mayoral combined authority or mayoral combined county authority; (b) any person acting in the place of a person appointed under paragraph (a)."

NC3

Vikki Slade (LD) - Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Manuela Perteghella (LD)
Sarah Gibson (LD)
Martin Wrigley (LD)
Helen Maguire (LD) - Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Primary Care and Cancer)
Ellie Chowns (Green) - Green Spokesperson (Foreign Affairs)
Adrian Ramsay (Green) - Green Spokesperson (Treasury)
Tabled: 17 Sep 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 23 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

To move the following Clause— "Duty to ensure public trust and financial transparency (1) The mayor for the area of a combined authority or combined county authority must take reasonable steps to ensure that information regarding the authority's financial affairs, including its annual budget, significant expenditure, and

NC4

Vikki Slade (LD) - Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Manuela Perteghella (LD)
Sarah Gibson (LD)
Martin Wrigley (LD)
Tabled: 17 Sep 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 23 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

To move the following Clause— "Funding for Local Authority governance reorganisation The Secretary of State has a duty to ensure that local authorities are adequately funded for any purposes relating to the reorganisation of cabinet governance structures that are required or enabled by this Act."

NC5

Vikki Slade (LD) - Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Manuela Perteghella (LD)
Sarah Gibson (LD)
Martin Wrigley (LD)
Helen Maguire (LD) - Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Primary Care and Cancer)
Tabled: 17 Sep 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 23 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

To move the following Clause— "Resource and support for local authority implementation of the Act (1) The Secretary of State has a duty to ensure that relevant authorities are provided with the resources and support necessary in order to carry out any functions conferred on, or required of, them by virtue of this Act. (2) Any resources and support provided by the Secretary of State must be sufficient to ensure that there is no delay to the holding of any future local elections resulting from the implementation of, or delay to the implementation of, this Act."

NC6

Vikki Slade (LD) - Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Manuela Perteghella (LD)
Siân Berry (Green) - Green Spokesperson (Crime and Policing)
Sarah Gibson (LD)
Martin Wrigley (LD)
Tabled: 17 Sep 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 23 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

To move the following Clause— “Councillors: proportional representation vote system (1) The Secretary of State may by regulations introduce a proportional representation vote system in elections of local authority councillors. (2) The regulations in subsection (1) are subject to the affirmative procedure.”

16th September 2025
Committee stage: 2nd sitting (Commons)
16th September 2025
Committee stage: 1st sitting (Commons)
16th September 2025
Written evidence
Written evidence submitted by UK100 (EDCEB02)
16th September 2025
Written evidence
Written evidence submitted by the British Property Federation (BPF) (EDCEB08)
16th September 2025
Written evidence
Written evidence submitted by the National Association of Local Councils (NALC) (EDCEB13)
16th September 2025
Written evidence
Written evidence submitted by It's Our City! (EDCEB11)
16th September 2025
Amendment Paper
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 16 September 2025
16th September 2025
Written evidence
Written evidence submitted by South East Climate Alliance (EDCEB12)
16th September 2025
Written evidence
Written evidence submitted by The Heritage Alliance (EDCEB10)
16th September 2025
Written evidence
Written evidence submitted by News Media Association (EDCEB07)
16th September 2025
Written evidence
Written evidence submitted by Grant Thornton (EDCEB03)
16th September 2025
Written evidence
Written evidence submitted by the Better Planning Coalition (BPC) (EDCEB01)
16th September 2025
Written evidence
Written evidence submitted by The Wildlife Trusts (EDCEB04)
16th September 2025
Written evidence
Written evidence submitted by Sir David Lidington and Prof John Denham (EDCEB05)
16th September 2025
Written evidence
Written evidence submitted by the Iliffe Media Group (EDCEB06)
16th September 2025
Written evidence
Written evidence submitted by the Healthy Air Coalition (EDCEB09)
15th September 2025
Amendment Paper
Notices of Amendments as at 15 September 2025
12th September 2025
Amendment Paper
Notices of Amendments as at 12 September 2025
11th September 2025
Amendment Paper
Notices of Amendments as at 11 September 2025
9th September 2025
Amendment Paper
Notices of Amendments as at 9 September 2025

NC1

Lee Dillon (LD)
Gideon Amos (LD) - Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Housing and Communities)
Vikki Slade (LD) - Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Manuela Perteghella (LD)
Will Forster (LD) - Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Immigration and Asylum)
Clive Jones (LD) - Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Trade)
Sarah Olney (LD) - Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Business)
Liz Jarvis (LD)
Sarah Dyke (LD) - Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Rural Affairs)
Pippa Heylings (LD) - Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Energy Security and Net Zero)
John Milne (LD)
Martin Wrigley (LD)
Cameron Thomas (LD)
Josh Babarinde (LD)
Tabled: 9 Sep 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 23 October 2025
This amendment was no decision

To move the following Clause—<br> <b>“Community infrastructure levy charges: guidance</b><br> (1) The Secretary of State must, within six months of the passing of this Act, prepare and publish guidance for charging authorities on—<br> (a) the implementation and administration of community infrastructure levy charges;<br> (b) appropriate procedures for handling technical errors in the calculation, notification, or collection of community infrastructure levy charges; and<br> (c) best practice for resolving disputes relating to community infrastructure levy charges where technical errors have occurred.<br> (2) The guidance under subsection (1) must include—<br> (a) guidance on what constitutes a technical error in the context of community infrastructure levy charges;<br> (b) recommended procedures for reviewing and, where appropriate, waiving or reducing community infrastructure levy charges where a technical error has occurred;<br> (c) principles to guide the proportionate collection of community infrastructure levy payments when technical errors have been identified; and<br> (d) time limits for the rectification of technical errors.<br> (3) In this section—<br> “charging authority” has the meaning given in section 106 of the Planning Act 2008, as amended by Schedule 14 of this Act;<br> “technical error” means an error in the calculation, notification, or administration of a Community Infrastructure Levy charge that is not related to a material change in the development to which the charge applies.”

5th September 2025
Press notices
English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill: call for evidence
2nd September 2025
2nd reading (Commons)
2nd September 2025
Programme motion
2nd September 2025
Ways and Means resolution
2nd September 2025
Money resolution
20th August 2025
Briefing papers
English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill 2024-25
10th July 2025
1st reading (Commons)
10th July 2025
Bill
Bill 283 2024-25 (as introduced)
10th July 2025
Bill
Bill 283 2024-25 (as introduced) - xml download
10th July 2025
Explanatory Notes
Bill 283 EN 2024-25
10th July 2025
Delegated Powers Memorandum
Delegated Powers memorandum from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
10th July 2025
Human rights memorandum
Human Rights Memorandum
10th July 2025
Impact Assessments
Equality Impact Assessment from the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government
10th July 2025
Impact Assessments
Regulatory Policy Impact assessment from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government