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Green Spaces Bill

A Bill to define the term “green spaces” to include urban parks, neighbourhood areas, and significant natural landscapes; to establish a Government Office for Green Spaces and to make provision about the powers and duties of that Office in relation to local authorities and public bodies; to require that Office to advise the Government on the preservation, enhancement, and accessibility of green spaces; to make provision about the promotion of community involvement in protection of green spaces; and for connected purposes.

The story so farThe Green Spaces Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on 21 October 2024 by Caroline Voaden (Liberal Democrat). It is now at second reading in the House of Commons. Second reading is the first debate on the overall principle of the bill; if the bill clears it, detailed committee scrutiny follows.

Sponsor

• Caroline Voaden Liberal Democrat Primary sponsor

Progress through Parliament

Source: the official bill page. Last updated 5 May 2026.