Overview

This bill, the Local Government Act 2010, stops any further implementation of existing proposals to create single-tier local government systems in England and Wales, as outlined in Part 1 of the 2007 Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act.

Description

The Local Government Act 2010 prevents the implementation of proposals for single-tier local government structures that were submitted before the Act's passing. Specifically, it amends the 2007 Act by prohibiting the making of any new orders (under Section 7) that would put these proposals into effect. A "relevant order," as defined in the bill, is an order based on proposals received by the Secretary of State before the bill's enactment. The Act applies only to England and Wales and came into force immediately upon its passing.

Government Spending

The bill is not expected to directly impact government spending. Its effect is to prevent the implementation of pre-existing plans, potentially leading to savings in the long term by avoiding the costs associated with restructuring local government, though no figures are provided in the bill text.

Groups Affected

This bill mainly affects:
• Local Government: Councils and local authorities in England and Wales who had submitted proposals for single-tier local government structures prior to the bill's passage will see their plans halted.
• Central Government: The Department for Communities and Local Government will be prevented from implementing those specific restructuring plans.
• Residents: Residents in areas where these proposals were made will experience no immediate changes to their local government structure.

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