Cheltenham Borough Council (Markets) Bill

What the bill does

A Bill to make provision for the repeal of section 83 of the Cheltenham Improvement Act 1852; and for connected purposes.

Progress through Parliament

What 3rd reading means, and what happens next

Third reading is the final debate and vote in this House on the bill in its final form. Amendments are limited or not permitted.

The bill passes to the other House, which repeats the whole process. If it has already been through both, it moves towards Royal Assent.

Read the full guide to this stage: What happens at third reading of a bill

Questions about the Cheltenham Borough Council (Markets) Bill

What stage is the Cheltenham Borough Council (Markets) Bill at?

The Cheltenham Borough Council (Markets) Bill is currently at 3rd reading in the UK Parliament.

Has the Cheltenham Borough Council (Markets) Bill become law?

Not yet. A bill becomes law only when it has passed both Houses and received Royal Assent. The Cheltenham Borough Council (Markets) Bill is currently at 3rd reading.

What happens next to the Cheltenham Borough Council (Markets) Bill?

The bill passes to the other House, which repeats the whole process. If it has already been through both, it moves towards Royal Assent.

When was the Cheltenham Borough Council (Markets) Bill introduced?

It was introduced to Parliament on 22 January 2026, at first reading.

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