A Bill to provide that any reorganisation of local government in England involving changes to electoral boundaries, the establishment of combined authorities, or other specified changes may not be undertaken unless such reorganisation has been approved by a simple majority of residents of any affected local government area voting in a referendum; to make provision about the organisation of such referendums; and for connected purposes.
Status: In Progress
Current House: Commons
Stage: 1st reading
Sponsored by: Mr Peter Bedford
Introduced: 2026-01-28