Decentralisation and Localism Bill 2010-11
This bill was introduced on the 13th December 2010 to parliament.
Information about the bill on the Parliament website here.
Download the whole bill itself here (part 1, part 2). There’s also an “essential guide” here.
The DTA have a news briefing just here.
Whilst there are many parts to this bill, the develution of power to communitites to take control of assets might be an good starting point to understanding the bill. In particular there are a number of issues to question:
• What do the relevant announcements in the Localism Bill related to assets mean?
• what are the principles and purpose of community ownership
• How will the ‘right to challenge’ for communities work in practice?
• What structures and mechanisms are needed to facilitate community ownership?
• How can local authorities best work with community bodies to ensure smooth transition?
• How can unnecessary risk and barriers to community takeovers be removed?
• How can we ensure transparency of local public information
• How can asset transfer help to strengthen communities and alleviate poverty?
Things to mull over…
Tags: community assets, localism bill
15.Dec.10 
Asset Transfer, Big Society 
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