Rural Communities (Public Services and Energy)
The bill has been introduced. Next comes the main debate and vote on its big idea.
Official title: Rural Communities (Public Services and Energy) Bill
- 1Introduced1st reading
- 2Main debate2nd reading
- 3Detailed checksCommittee
- 4ChangesReport stage
- 5Final vote3rd reading
- 6Other houseLords or Commons
- 7Becomes lawRoyal Assent
Next sitting: 16 Oct 2026 (2nd reading in the Commons).
Put forward by Tim Farron.
Votes so far
No Commons votes on this bill in the last 12 months.
Full timeline
| Date | Stage | House |
|---|---|---|
| 14 Sep 2026 | 1st reading | Commons |
| 16 Oct 2026 | 2nd reading | Commons |
In the bill’s own words: A Bill to require the Secretary of State to carry out a review of the adequacy of local government funding for rural communities, and to require that review to consider the additional costs of delivering public services in sparsely populated areas; to require the Secretary of State to carry out a review of access to healthcare services for rural communities, and to require that review to consider the availability of radiotherapy treatment in rural areas; to require the Secretary of State to publish guidance for healthcare providers and others on reducing inequalities in access to health services between rural and urban areas; to make provision about energy efficiency standards for new homes in rural communities; to require the Secretary of State to carry out a review of support available to households in rural areas affected by fuel poverty and reliance on off-grid heating; and for connected purposes.
Source: Parliament Bills API · Commons votes from the Commons Votes API.