Fifth Delegated Legislation Committee
24 June 2026
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Fifth Delegated Legislation Committee Actual start House of Commons
15:25 - 15:37
Speaker 1
Order. The draft Local Government Structural and Boundary Changes Control of Disposals etc. Amendment Order 2026. I call the Minister to move the motion.
15:37 - 17:27
Speaker 2
Thank you, Chairman. It's a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship as ever. I beg to move that the Committee consider the draft Local Government Structural and Boundary Changes Control of Disposals etc. Amendment Order 2026. The statutory instrument was laid before the House on the 14th of May 2026. This order makes a small but important change to existing arrangements that govern significant financial decisions by councils during local government reorganization, including land disposals and contracts.
The government's program of reform set out in the English Devolution White Paper is about moving power out of Westminster and strengthening the foundations of local government. Local government reorganization is a key part of that program, replacing two-tier councils with single-tier councils that are simpler, clearer, and more accountable to the communities they serve. The government's long-term aim is to create local government structures that make it easier for residents to understand who is responsible for local services and decisions, while enabling more strategic choices that support growth and improve public services. To meet that ambition, the transition must be orderly, legally sound, and properly protect the public interest.
Existing councils must continue to discharge their functions while new councils are being established. Decisions taken during that period should not undermine the position of the successor councils. For that reason, the framework includes safeguards set out in section 24 of the Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007. These provisions allow the Secretary of State to issue directions controlling certain land disposals and significant contractual commitments. Where a decision could have implications for the successor council, in certain situations councils may be required to secure consent before proceeding.
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