A Plain English guide to the Localism Bill
Summary
This guide describes the main measures of the Localism Bill under four headings:
- new freedoms and flexibilities for local government
- new rights and powers for communities and individuals
- reform to make the planning system more democratic and more effective
- reform to ensure that decisions about housing are taken locally
This document is designed to give an overview only. You can read the Bill and its explanatory notes in full, and follow its progress through parliament at http://services.parliament.uk/bills/2010-11/localism.html
Link to CLG web page : http://www.communities.gov.uk/publications/localgovernment/localismplainenglishguide
Thanks to CAN-E for this information.