Local Government and Elections Bill

What the bill does

A Bill to make provision about the creation of certain combined county authorities and about the election of mayors of those authorities; to restrict the exercise of the power to change the years in which local elections are held in England; and for connected purposes.

Progress through Parliament

What 2nd reading means, and what happens next

Second reading is the first full debate on the principle of the bill. The House votes on whether it should proceed at all.

If it passes, the bill goes to committee stage, where it is examined line by line and amendments are considered.

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

Questions about the Local Government and Elections Bill

What stage is the Local Government and Elections Bill at?

The Local Government and Elections Bill is currently at 2nd reading in the UK Parliament.

Has the Local Government and Elections Bill become law?

Not yet. A bill becomes law only when it has passed both Houses and received Royal Assent. The Local Government and Elections Bill is currently at 2nd reading.

What happens next to the Local Government and Elections Bill?

If it passes, the bill goes to committee stage, where it is examined line by line and amendments are considered.

Who sponsored the Local Government and Elections Bill?

The Local Government and Elections Bill was sponsored by Richard Tice.

When was the Local Government and Elections Bill introduced?

It was introduced to Parliament on 6 January 2026, at first reading.

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