Local Government Act 2010
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Relates to | Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007 |
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Text of the Local Government Act 2010 as in force today (including any amendments) within the United Kingdom, from legislation.gov.uk. |
The Local Government Act 2010 (c. 35) is an
The implementation orders were blocked by a High court ruling,[specify] but Eric Pickles, Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, said the "zombie proposals" still theoretically existed and had to be killed off.[1] The Bill was introduced in the House of Lords on 26 May 2010. The Bill's second reading was blocked following Lord Howarth's argument that it constituted a hybrid bill.[2] It ultimately passed third reading in Lords on 5 October.
In favour of the Bill, the Government said that halting the plan would save £40 million in reorganisation costs.[3] Lord McKenzie of Luton, a member of the opposition Labour Party, said that the bill would "shut out Exeter and Norwich from the opportunity to become unitary councils" in "an arrogant, dictatorial and brutal way".[3]
References
- ^ "Exeter and Norwich 'zombie' unitary plans killed off". BBC News Online. 21 October 2010.
- ^ "Coalition government defeated for first time by Lords". BBC News Online. 8 June 2010.
- ^ a b "Halt to unitary Exeter and Norwich plan 'arrogant'". BBC News Online. 30 June 2010.
External links
- Local Government Bill – official page on UK Parliament website