Local Area Energy Plans Bill

What the bill does

A Bill to place a duty on local authorities in England to produce and maintain local area energy plans; to make provision about the content of those plans and limitations on that content; 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 Area Energy Plans Bill

What stage is the Local Area Energy Plans Bill at?

The Local Area Energy Plans Bill is currently at 2nd reading in the UK Parliament.

Has the Local Area Energy Plans Bill become law?

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

What happens next to the Local Area Energy Plans 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 Area Energy Plans Bill?

The Local Area Energy Plans Bill was sponsored by James Naish.

When was the Local Area Energy Plans Bill introduced?

It was introduced to Parliament on 28 April 2026, at first reading.

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