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Local Elections (Proportional Representation) Bill [HL]
Local Elections (Proportional Representation) Bill [HL] is currently listed at 2nd reading in the House of Lords.
Current position
- Latest completed stage
- 1st reading16 Jun 2026
- Next stage
- 2nd reading
- House
- House of Lords
- Bill type
- Private Members' Bill (Starting in the House of Lords)
- Last updated
- 17 Jun 2026
- Proposer / sponsor
- Lord Balfe Proposer / sponsor · Conservative · House of Lords Prepared for future MP profile links
What this bill is about
The Local Elections (Proportional Representation) Bill [HL] would seek to introduce a proportional representation system for locally elected bodies in England, but only if it is agreed after a public consultation and a referendum of registered voters in the affected area. The Bill is therefore framed around a proposed electoral approach that depends on a consultation-and-referendum outcome, alongside any connected provisions.
What it would do
- Would seek to introduce proportional representation for locally elected bodies in England.
- Would make changes conditional on agreement following public consultation.
- Would require a referendum of registered voters in the affected area.
- Includes “connected purposes”, but the available source excerpts do not describe them in detail.
Bill journey
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1st reading 16 Jun 2026 · House of Lords
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