Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007


The Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007 is an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom.
The Act allows for the implementation of many provisions outlined in the Government white paper Strong and Prosperous Communities including changes to local government in England. One provision is that civil parishes may now be established in the London boroughs.

Legislative history

The Bill for this Act had its third reading in the House of Commons on 22 May 2007 and in the House of Lords on 22 October 2007. It received Royal Assent on 30 October.

Provisions

The act replaces patient forums with local involvement networks.
The act allowed the establishment of parish councils in London.

Part 1 Structural and boundary change in England

This Part came into force on 1 November 2007, subject to certain savings.

Part 17 Final provisions

Section 245 - Commencement

Orders made under this section:

Impact in Wales

Schedule 17 of the Act amends Schedule 5 of the Government of Wales Act 2006 therefore giving the National Assembly for Wales legislative competence in the sphere of local government. These powers will allow the Assembly to pass Assembly Measures that can change the structure, boundaries and composition of local councils in Wales.