Local Elections (Proportional Representation) Bill [HL]
The Local Elections (Proportional Representation) Bill [HL] is currently at 2nd reading in the UK Parliament.
- 2nd reading
- Lord Balfe
- 16 June 2026
- 20 October 2026
What the bill does
A Bill to introduce a system of proportional representation for locally elected bodies in England if agreed following a public consultation and a referendum of registered voters in the area affected; and for connected purposes.
Progress through Parliament
- 1st reading16 JUN 2026 · LORDS
- 2nd reading (current stage)
- Committee stage
- Report stage
- 3rd reading
- Royal Assent
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
Official bill page on parliament.uk
Questions about the Local Elections (Proportional Representation) Bill [HL]
- What stage is the Local Elections (Proportional Representation) Bill [HL] at?
- The Local Elections (Proportional Representation) Bill [HL] is currently at 2nd reading in the UK Parliament.
- Has the Local Elections (Proportional Representation) Bill [HL] become law?
- Not yet. A bill becomes law only when it has passed both Houses and received Royal Assent. The Local Elections (Proportional Representation) Bill [HL] is currently at 2nd reading.
- What happens next to the Local Elections (Proportional Representation) Bill [HL]?
- If it passes, the bill goes to committee stage, where it is examined line by line and amendments are considered.
- Who sponsored the Local Elections (Proportional Representation) Bill [HL]?
- The Local Elections (Proportional Representation) Bill [HL] was sponsored by Lord Balfe.
- When was the Local Elections (Proportional Representation) Bill [HL] introduced?
- It was introduced to Parliament on 16 June 2026, at first reading.
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