Maternity Protection (Local Government Members) Bill 2017

Public bill · Private Member · Introduced

Extends maternity leave rights to councillors and other local government members so they can take full maternity leave without losing their seat for being absent. It changes the local government rules that could otherwise treat a prolonged absence as a problem for membership. The aim is to make it easier for elected local representatives to have children without having to choose between family life and public office.

Formal long title

Bill entitled an Act to amend the Local Government Act 2001 to allow local government members take full maternity leave

Last updated 13 February 2020