Part of Levelling-up and Regeneration Bill - Committee (3rd Day) – in the House of Lords at 6:45 pm on 27 February 2023.
Baroness Taylor of Stevenage:
Moved by Baroness Taylor of Stevenage
61: Clause 7, page 7, line 5, at end insert—“(3A) The Secretary of State may not lay regulations under this section until he or she has deemed that establishment is supported by no less than 60% of residents in the area.”Member's explanatory statementThis means that a CCA is established only if the Secretary of State deems there is no less than 60% of support from the local residents.
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