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Sustainable Communities Act
The Sustainable Communities Act (external link) received Royal Assent on 23 October 2007.
The Act aims to promote the sustainability of local communities. It begins from the principle that local people know best what needs to be done to promote the sustainability of their area, but that sometimes they need central government to act to enable them to do so. It provides a channel for local people to ask central government to take such action.
The Act requires the Secretary of State to make a number of provisions. More details on these provisions are provided in the guide to the Sustainable Communities Act available below.
Related publications
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Sustainable Communities Act 2007: Consultation on Draft Regulations and Statutory Guidance
- Published: 18 February 2008
- Closing date: 12 May 2008
- Site: Local government
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Sustainable Communities Act 2007: A Guide
- Published: 1 February 2008
- Site: Local government
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Strong and Prosperous Communities - The Local Government White Paper Implementation Plan: One Year On
- Published: 1 November 2007
- Site: Local government
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Strong and Prosperous Communities - The Local Government White Paper
- Published: 26 October 2006
- Site: Local government
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