Bill · started in the Commons
Chalk Streams (UNESCO Natural World Heritage Site) Bill
A Bill to require the Secretary of State to take the necessary steps to nominate the UK's chalk streams as a serial UNESCO Natural World Heritage Site.
In progress
Current stage: 2nd reading (Commons)
The story so farThe Chalk Streams (UNESCO Natural World Heritage Site) Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on 22 June 2026 by Pippa Heylings (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
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Pippa Heylings
Liberal Democrat
Primary sponsor
Progress through Parliament
- 1st reading Commons 22 Jun 2026
- 2nd reading Commons 16 Oct 2026
Source: the official bill page. Last updated 23 Jun 2026.