A plain English guide to the Localism Act - update 15 November 2011
A plain English guide to the Localism Act Update, Department of Communities and Local Government (15 November 2011)
The Localism Act has received Royal Assent and its provisions will start to impact on civic society. The 24 page update carries information under 4 headings:
· New freedoms and flexibilities for local government
· New rights and powers for communities and individuals
· Reform to make the planning system more democratic and effective
· Reform to ensure that decisions about housing are taken locally.