This bill lets local areas in England hold a referendum to switch from first-past-the-post to proportional representation for council elections, but only if 10% of voters petition for it and the council agrees.
A Bill to introduce a system of proportional representation for locally elected bodies in England if agreed following a public consultation and a referendum of registered voters in the area affected; and for connected purposes.
Status: In Progress
Current House: Lords
Stage: 1st reading
Sponsored by: Lord Balfe
Introduced: 2026-06-16