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Proceeding contribution from Lord Hanningfield (Conservative) in the House of Lords on Tuesday, 3 February 2009. It occurred during Debate on bill and Committee proceeding on Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Bill [HL].

Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Bill [HL]

I have given notice of my intention to oppose Clause 51. I support the point made by the noble Baroness, Lady Hamwee, about practicability rather than trying to keep communities together. We have tabled our amendment because one increasingly sees the suggestion of two-member wards in county government. County government, which covers quite a large area, is being related back to communities. It is referred to in the guidance. I am concerned at there being more encouragement from government for two-member wards. I agree that one chooses wards for the type of authority and the community, but we would not like to see too many more two-member wards in county government.

Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
707 c196GC 
Session
2008-09
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords Grand Committee
Subjects
Disclosure of information Accountability Audit Councillors Civic dignitaries Borrowing Finance Electoral Commission Local government Pay Public consultation Public participation Parish and town councils Political impartiality Private rented housing Voluntary organisations Social rented housing Tenants' rights Overview and scrutiny committees Local Government Boundary Commission for England Petitions Freedom of the city
Legislation
Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Bill (HL) 2008-09
Link
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