Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act 2005

Friday 6th July 2012 Written Statements

[The Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Mrs Caroline Spelman)]

I am today laying before Parliament “Post-Legislative Assessment of the Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act 2005”, Cm 8394, the Government’s memorandum to the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Select Committee, which provides a preliminary assessment of the Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act 2005.

The main purpose of the Act is to provide a legislative framework for providing and maintaining a clean and safe local environment and provides powers to local authorities to tackle problems associated with antisocial behaviour.

Copies of the memorandum are available in the Vote Office.