Amenity Land (Purchase by Local Authorities) Bill

What the bill does

A Bill to make provision for the compulsory purchase of amenity land by local authorities for a nominal sum in certain circumstances; 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 Amenity Land (Purchase by Local Authorities) Bill

What stage is the Amenity Land (Purchase by Local Authorities) Bill at?

The Amenity Land (Purchase by Local Authorities) Bill is currently at 2nd reading in the UK Parliament.

Has the Amenity Land (Purchase by Local Authorities) Bill become law?

Not yet. A bill becomes law only when it has passed both Houses and received Royal Assent. The Amenity Land (Purchase by Local Authorities) Bill is currently at 2nd reading.

What happens next to the Amenity Land (Purchase by Local Authorities) Bill?

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

Who sponsored the Amenity Land (Purchase by Local Authorities) Bill?

The Amenity Land (Purchase by Local Authorities) Bill was sponsored by Daisy Cooper.

When was the Amenity Land (Purchase by Local Authorities) Bill introduced?

It was introduced to Parliament on 25 March 2026, at first reading.

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