The Localism Bill which aims to roll out the Government’s localism agenda – has completed the final of seven days of Report Stage in the House of Lords.
The third reading is yet to come – watch out for this – there may be some good news on the democratic filter for tenants in a couple of weeks
On the final day the debate continued with discussion of further amendments to Part 5 of the Bill concerning planning. Proposals to insert new clauses on local development documents and plans, including provisions for affordable housing, were also discussed.
All that remains in the Lords is the Third Reading – a further line by line examination of the Bill -which is scheduled to take place on 31 October 2011. The Bill then returns to the House of Commons to approve the amendments made in the Lords, and may return to the Lords if any amendments are not approved, or more are made. An updated version of the Localism Bill (as Amended on Report) is now available.