Local Government Bill

AIM

Bills will provide for reform of local government... Extract from the Queen's speech

The Government promises to place more power at local level and give people a bigger say in local services.

It also promises greater flexibility in local government.

MAIN PROVISIONS

Strengthen council leaders by establishing new leadership and decision-making arrangements

Give councillors new powers to respond to local concerns

Fully devolve by-laws to local authorities and greater powers for fixed penalty notices

Cut red tape

Give new powers to overview and scrutiny committees

Create a single inspectorate for local government

Give an opportunity for shire counties to seek unitary status

Devolve the power to set up parish councils to local government, including in London