Two House of Commons Research papers published Localism Bill: Planning and Housing (Research Paper 11/03) Localism Bill: Local government and community empowerment (Research Paper 11/02)
More freedom for councils - free to develop new revenue streams and income, and allowed to work more innovatively in partnership with the private sector, local community groups and other public bodies to drive out savings and re-design services. The research analyses possible new ventures and activities for local authorities to consider, including offering banking, insurance and credit services to local businesses and residents; grouping together in innovative partnerships to drive efficiencies and generate income or to devolve powers and responsibilities to the neighbourhood level; trading and selling a wider range of products and expertise (such as recruitment services, energy, communication and business services) to the private sector as well as other public agencies; varying charging rates for planning and licensing fees to reflect local circumstances and costs; adjusting tax rates and reliefs to incentivise behaviour on recycling, business development or property usage. I
Will this new framework deliver more or less houses? How will the need to deliver more affordable properties be met?
Report stage : What happens at report stage? All MPs may speak and vote - for lengthy or complex Bills the debates may be spread over several days. All MPs can suggest amendments to the Bill or new clauses (parts) they think should be added. Next agenda item usually is… What happens at third reading? Debate on the Bill is usually short, and limited to what is actually in the Bill, rather than, as at second reading, what might have been included. Amendments (proposals for change) cannot be made to a Bill at third reading in the Commons. At the end of the debate, the House decides (votes on) whether to approve the third reading of the Bill.
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