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Local Government Reorganisation (Requirement for Referendum) Bill

Private Members' Bill (Presentation Bill)

Originated in the House of Commons, Session 2024-26

Last updated: 5 May 2026 at 12:35

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Long title

A Bill to provide that any reorganisation of local government in England involving changes to electoral boundaries, the establishment of combined authorities, or other specified changes may not be undertaken unless such reorganisation has been approved by a simple majority of residents of any affected local government area voting in a referendum; to make provision about the organisation of such referendums; and for connected purposes.

Sponsor

Mr Peter Bedford
Conservative
Mid Leicestershire

Bill passage

Bill started in the House of Commons
1st reading
Committee stage
Report stage
3rd reading
Bill in the House of Lords
1st reading
2nd reading
Committee stage
Report stage
3rd reading
Final stages
Consideration of amendments
Royal Assent
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