Westminster Hall debate on local government reform in Greater London.
Local government reform in Greater London (135 KB , PDF)
General debate on local government reform in Greater London initiated by Andrew Rosindell MP. The debate will be on the motion:
That this House has considered local government reform in Greater London.
The debate will take place on Wednesday 17 October 2018 at 9.30am in Westminster Hall.
Local government reform in Greater London (135 KB , PDF)
There are currently 48 operational Enterprise Zones in England. Similar policies have been adopted by the devolved governments in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Businesses in these small areas will benefit from tax and planning concessions and superfast broadband.
This note provides an introduction to overview and scrutiny committees in local authorities, their development and the relevant legislative provisions. It also notes specific powers available to local councils to scrutinise other bodies. The note principally covers England, with some reference to Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
A briefing paper on Business Improvement Districts, which sets out the legal basis of BIDs and key statistics on their operations.