Local Government Act 1972

Type Public General Act
Publication 1972-10-26
Last updated 2026-04-14
State In force
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[^c20515261]: Sch. 11 para. 3 repealed (1.4.2010) by Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009 (c. 20), ss. 67(1), 146(1), 148(3), Sch. 4 para. 6(2), Sch. 7 Pt. 3; S.I. 2009/3318, art. 4(ff)(hh)

[^c20515311]: Words in Sch. 3 para. 10(1)(2)(3) inserted (1.4.2010) by Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009 (c. 20), ss. 67(1), 148(3), Sch. 4 para. 5; S.I. 2009/3318, art. 4(ff)

[^c20515391]: Pt. 5A: power to apply conferred (25.11.2009) by Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009 (c. 20), ss. 71(9), 148(5); S.I. 2009/3087, art. 2(b)

[^c20515501]: S. 6(2)(a) restricted (1.4.2010) by Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009 (c. 20), ss. 56(7), 148(3)(b); S.I. 2009/3318, art. 4(e)

[^c20515581]: Words in s. 142(1B) inserted (17.12.2009) by Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009 (c. 20), ss. 119, 148(6), Sch. 6 para. 20; S.I. 2009/3318, art. 2(c)

[^c20515631]: Sch. 12 para. 10 applied (1.4.2009) by The Charter Trustees Regulations 2009 (S.I. 2009/467), regs. 8(5), 9(3)

[^c20515681]: S. 228(1) applied (1.4.2009) by The Charter Trustees Regulations 2009 (S.I. 2009/467), regs. 8(5), 9(7)

[^c20515701]: Words in s. 228(7A) inserted (17.12.2009) by Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009 (c. 20), ss. 119, 148(6), Sch. 6 para. 27; S.I. 2009/3318, art. 2(c)

[^c20516271]: S. 236(3)-(8) applied (with modifications) (18.9.2009) by The Penzance Harbour Revision Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/2325), art. 24 (with arts. 39, 40)

[^c20516361]: Words in s. 236(1) substituted (17.12.2009) by Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009 (c. 20), ss. 119, 148(6), Sch. 6 para. 34; S.I. 2009/3318, art. 2(c)

[^c20516631]: S. 248(1A)-(1C) inserted (12.1.2010) by Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009 (c. 20), ss. 27(2), 148(1)(d)

[^c20516671]: S. 248(1D) inserted (12.1.2010) by Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009 (c. 20), ss. 28(2), 148(1)(d)

[^c20516701]: Words in s. 248(1) inserted (12.1.2010) by Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009 (c. 20), ss. 28(4)(a), 148(1)(d)

[^c20516731]: Words in s. 248(2) substituted (12.1.2010) by Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009 (c. 20), ss. 28(4)(b), 148(1)(d)

[^c20516761]: Words in s. 248(3) substituted (12.1.2010) by Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009 (c. 20), ss. 28(4)(c)(i), 148(1)(d)

[^c20516781]: Words in s. 248(3) substituted (12.1.2010) by Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009 (c. 20), ss. 28(4)(c)(iii), 148(1)(d)

[^c20516801]: Words in s. 248(4)(a)(b)(c) substituted (12.1.2010) by Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009 (c. 20), ss. 28(4)(d), 148(1)(d)

[^c20516851]: Words in s. 248(3) substituted (12.1.2010) by Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009 (c. 20), ss. 28(4)(c)(ii), 148(1)(d)

[^c20516911]: Words in s. 249 heading substituted (12.1.2010) by Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009 (c. 20), ss. 29(2), 148(1)(d)

[^c20516931]: Words in s. 249(1) inserted (12.1.2010) by Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009 (c. 20), ss. 29(3), 148(1)(d)

[^c20516961]: Words in s. 249(2) inserted (12.1.2010) by Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009 (c. 20), ss. 29(4)(a), 148(1)(d)

[^c20517131]: Words in s. 249(2) inserted (12.1.2010) by Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009 (c. 20), ss. 29(4)(b), 148(1)(d)

[^c20517171]: Words in s. 249(2) inserted (12.1.2010) by Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009 (c. 20), ss. 29(4)(c), 148(1)(d)

[^c20517191]: Words in s. 249(4) inserted (12.1.2010) by Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009 (c. 20), ss. 29(5), 148(1)(d)

[^c20517211]: S. 249(4A) inserted (12.1.2010) by Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009 (c. 20), ss. 29(6), 148(1)(d)

[^c20517231]: S. 249(5)-(10) substituted (12.1.2010) for s. 249(5)-(9) by Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009 (c. 20), ss. 29(7), 148(1)(d)

[^c20517261]: Sch. 28A inserted (12.1.2010) by Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009 (c. 20), ss. 28(3), 148(1)(d)

[^c20518301]: S. 238 applied (with modifications) (18.9.2009) by The Penzance Harbour Revision Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/2325), art. 24 (with arts. 39, 40)

[^c20518411]: Words in s. 238 substituted (17.12.2009) by Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009 (c. 20), ss. 119, 148(6), Sch. 6 para. 36; S.I. 2009/3318, art. 2(c)

[^c20518451]: S. 101(7) repealed (31.5.2009) by The Legislative Reform (Local Government) (Animal Health Functions) Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/1375), art. 2(1)(a)

[^c20518471]: S. 101(7A) repealed (31.5.2009) by The Legislative Reform (Local Government) (Animal Health Functions) Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/1375), art. 2(1)(b)

[^c20518501]: Words in s. 101(13) inserted (17.12.2009) by Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009 (c. 20), ss. 119, 148(6), Sch. 6 para. 19; S.I. 2009/3318, art. 2(c)

[^c20519111]: S. 101(1)(b)(5) modified (W.) (1.4.2010) by Local Government (Wales) Measure 2009 (nawm 2), ss. 10(1), 53(2); S.I. 2009/3272, art. 3, Sch. 2

[^c20519411]: S. 250(2)-(5) applied (W.) (1.4.2010) by Local Government (Wales) Measure 2009 (nawm 2), ss. 29(4), 53(2); S.I. 2009/3272, art. 3, Sch. 2

[^c20519671]: S. 2(3) restricted by The Cornwall (Structural Change) Order 2008 (S.I. 2008/491), art. 3(3) (as inserted (31.3.2009) by S.I. 2009/837, art. 3)

[^c20519701]: S. 2(3) restricted by The Northumberland (Structural Change) Order 2008 (S.I. 2008/494), art. 3(3) (as inserted (31.3.2009) by S.I. 2009/837, art. 4)

[^c20519791]: S. 2(3) restricted by The Shropshire (Structural Change) Order 2008 (S.I. 2008/492), art. 3(3) (as inserted (31.3.2009) by S.I. 2009/837, art. 5)

[^c20519811]: S. 2(3) restricted by The Wiltshire (Structural Change) Order 2008 (S.I. 2008/490), art. 3(3) (as inserted (31.3.2009) by S.I. 2009/837, art. 6)

[^c20519871]: S. 2(3) restricted by The County Durham (Structural Change) Order 2008 (S.I. 2008/493), art. 3(3) (as inserted (31.3.2009) by S.I. 2009/837, art. 7)

[^c20519961]: S. 100A applied (with modifications) (1.7.2009) by The Cambridge City Fringes Joint Committee Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/1254), art. 9, Sch. para. 7(1)(a)

[^c20519981]: S. 100I(1) applied (with modifications) (1.7.2009) by The Cambridge City Fringes Joint Committee Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/1254), art. 9, Sch. para. 7(1)(b)

[^c20520001]: Sch. 12A paras. 1-11 applied (with modifications) (1.7.2009) by The Cambridge City Fringes Joint Committee Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/1254), art. 9, Sch. para. 7(1)(c)

[^c20520021]: Sch. 12A paras. 1-11 applied (with modifications) (1.7.2009) by The Cambridge City Fringes Joint Committee Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/1254), art. 9, Sch. para. 7(1)(c)

[^c20520031]: Sch. 12A paras. 1-11 applied (with modifications) (1.7.2009) by The Cambridge City Fringes Joint Committee Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/1254), art. 9, Sch. para. 7(1)(c)

[^c20520041]: Sch. 12A paras. 1-11 applied (with modifications) (1.7.2009) by The Cambridge City Fringes Joint Committee Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/1254), art. 9, Sch. para. 7(1)(c)

[^c20520051]: Sch. 12A paras. 1-11 applied (with modifications) (1.7.2009) by The Cambridge City Fringes Joint Committee Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/1254), art. 9, Sch. para. 7(1)(c)

[^c20520061]: Sch. 12A paras. 1-11 applied (with modifications) (1.7.2009) by The Cambridge City Fringes Joint Committee Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/1254), art. 9, Sch. para. 7(1)(c)

[^c20520071]: Sch. 12A paras. 1-11 applied (with modifications) (1.7.2009) by The Cambridge City Fringes Joint Committee Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/1254), art. 9, Sch. para. 7(1)(c)

[^c20520081]: Sch. 12A paras. 1-11 applied (with modifications) (1.7.2009) by The Cambridge City Fringes Joint Committee Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/1254), art. 9, Sch. para. 7(1)(c)

[^c20520101]: 1974 c. 46.

[^c20520111]: 1992 c. 40.

[^c20520131]: 1986 c. 53.

[^c20520151]: Sch. 12A paras. 1-11 applied (with modifications) (1.7.2009) by The Cambridge City Fringes Joint Committee Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/1254), art. 9, Sch. para. 7(1)(c)

[^c20520161]: S.I. 1992/1492.

[^c20520171]: Sch. 12A paras. 1-11 applied (with modifications) (1.7.2009) by The Cambridge City Fringes Joint Committee Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/1254), art. 9, Sch. para. 7(1)(c)

[^c20520181]: Sch. 12A paras. 1-11 applied (with modifications) (1.7.2009) by The Cambridge City Fringes Joint Committee Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/1254), art. 9, Sch. para. 7(1)(c)

[^c20520191]: 1992 c. 52.

[^c20520201]: 1986 c. 53.

[^c20520761]: Sch. 12 para. 13(1) applied (1.4.2009) by The Charter Trustees Regulations 2009 (S.I. 2009/467), regs. 8(5), 9(7)

[^c20520791]: Sch. 12 paras. 39-44 applied (1.4.2009) by The Charter Trustees Regulations 2009 (S.I. 2009/467), regs. 8(5), 9(7)

[^c20520811]: Sch. 12 paras. 39-44 applied (1.4.2009) by The Charter Trustees Regulations 2009 (S.I. 2009/467), regs. 8(5), 9(7)

[^c20520821]: Sch. 12 paras. 39-44 applied (1.4.2009) by The Charter Trustees Regulations 2009 (S.I. 2009/467), regs. 8(5), 9(7)

[^c20520831]: Sch. 12 paras. 39-44 applied (1.4.2009) by The Charter Trustees Regulations 2009 (S.I. 2009/467), regs. 8(5), 9(7)

[^c20520841]: Sch. 12 paras. 39-44 applied (1.4.2009) by The Charter Trustees Regulations 2009 (S.I. 2009/467), regs. 8(5), 9(7)

[^c20520851]: Sch. 12 paras. 39-44 applied (1.4.2009) by The Charter Trustees Regulations 2009 (S.I. 2009/467), regs. 8(5), 9(7)

[^c20520941]: S. 112(1)(2)(5) applied (with modifications) (1.4.2009) by The Charter Trustees Regulations 2009 (S.I. 2009/467), reg. 10(1)

[^c20520961]: S. 106 applied (1.4.2009) by The Charter Trustees Regulations 2009 (S.I. 2009/467), reg. 10(5)

[^c20521001]: Ss. 114-117 applied (with modifications) (1.4.2009) by The Charter Trustees Regulations 2009 (S.I. 2009/467), reg. 10(1)

[^c20521021]: Ss. 114-117 applied (with modifications) (1.4.2009) by The Charter Trustees Regulations 2009 (S.I. 2009/467), reg. 10(1)

[^c20521031]: Ss. 114-117 applied (with modifications) (1.4.2009) by The Charter Trustees Regulations 2009 (S.I. 2009/467), reg. 10(1)

[^c20521041]: Ss. 114-117 applied (with modifications) (1.4.2009) by The Charter Trustees Regulations 2009 (S.I. 2009/467), reg. 10(1)

[^c20521101]: S. 111 applied (1.4.2009) by The Charter Trustees Regulations 2009 (S.I. 2009/467), reg. 14(1)

[^c20521131]: S. 140 applied (1.4.2009) by The Charter Trustees Regulations 2009 (S.I. 2009/467), reg. 14(1)

[^c20521161]: S. 151 applied (1.4.2009) by The Charter Trustees Regulations 2009 (S.I. 2009/467), reg. 14(1)

[^c20521191]: Ss. 173-178 applied (1.4.2009) by The Charter Trustees Regulations 2009 (S.I. 2009/467), reg. 14(2)

[^c20521211]: Ss. 173-178 applied (1.4.2009) by The Charter Trustees Regulations 2009 (S.I. 2009/467), reg. 14(2)

[^c20521221]: Ss. 173-178 applied (1.4.2009) by The Charter Trustees Regulations 2009 (S.I. 2009/467), reg. 14(2)

[^c20521231]: Ss. 173-178 applied (1.4.2009) by The Charter Trustees Regulations 2009 (S.I. 2009/467), reg. 14(2)

[^c20521241]: Ss. 173-178 applied (1.4.2009) by The Charter Trustees Regulations 2009 (S.I. 2009/467), reg. 14(2)

[^c20521251]: Ss. 173-178 applied (1.4.2009) by The Charter Trustees Regulations 2009 (S.I. 2009/467), reg. 14(2)

[^c20521291]: Ss. 173-178 applied (1.4.2009) by The Charter Trustees Regulations 2009 (S.I. 2009/467), reg. 14(2)

[^c20527071]: S. 100A applied in part (with modifications) (12.10.2009) by The Central Lincolnshire Joint Strategic Planning Committee Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/2467), art. 9, Sch. para. 7(a)

[^c20527101]: S. 100I(1) applied (with modifications) (12.10.2009) by The Central Lincolnshire Joint Strategic Planning Committee Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/2467), art. 9, Sch. para. 7(b)

[^c20527461]: Sch. 12A paras. 1-11 applied (with modifications) (12.10.2009) by The Central Lincolnshire Joint Strategic Planning Committee Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/2467), art. 9, Sch. para. 7(c)

[^c20527491]: Sch. 12A paras. 1-11 applied (with modifications) (12.10.2009) by The Central Lincolnshire Joint Strategic Planning Committee Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/2467), art. 9, Sch. para. 7(c)

[^c20527511]: Sch. 12A paras. 1-11 applied (with modifications) (12.10.2009) by The Central Lincolnshire Joint Strategic Planning Committee Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/2467), art. 9, Sch. para. 7(c)

[^c20527531]: Sch. 12A paras. 1-11 applied (with modifications) (12.10.2009) by The Central Lincolnshire Joint Strategic Planning Committee Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/2467), art. 9, Sch. para. 7(c)

[^c20527551]: Sch. 12A paras. 1-11 applied (with modifications) (12.10.2009) by The Central Lincolnshire Joint Strategic Planning Committee Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/2467), art. 9, Sch. para. 7(c)

[^c20527571]: Sch. 12A paras. 1-11 applied (with modifications) (12.10.2009) by The Central Lincolnshire Joint Strategic Planning Committee Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/2467), art. 9, Sch. para. 7(c)

[^c20527591]: Sch. 12A paras. 1-11 applied (with modifications) (12.10.2009) by The Central Lincolnshire Joint Strategic Planning Committee Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/2467), art. 9, Sch. para. 7(c)

[^c20527601]: Sch. 12A paras. 1-11 applied (with modifications) (12.10.2009) by The Central Lincolnshire Joint Strategic Planning Committee Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/2467), art. 9, Sch. para. 7(c)

[^c20527621]: Sch. 12A paras. 1-11 applied (with modifications) (12.10.2009) by The Central Lincolnshire Joint Strategic Planning Committee Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/2467), art. 9, Sch. para. 7(c)

[^c20527641]: Sch. 12A paras. 1-11 applied (with modifications) (12.10.2009) by The Central Lincolnshire Joint Strategic Planning Committee Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/2467), art. 9, Sch. para. 7(c)

[^c20527661]: Sch. 12A paras. 1-11 applied (with modifications) (12.10.2009) by The Central Lincolnshire Joint Strategic Planning Committee Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/2467), art. 9, Sch. para. 7(c)

[^c20527841]: 1974 c. 46.

[^c20527851]: 1992 c. 40.

[^c20527871]: 1986 c. 53.

[^c20527901]: S.I. 1992/1492.

[^c20527911]: 1992 c. 52.

[^c20527921]: 1986 c. 53.

[^c20528111]: S. 250(2)-(5) applied (with modifications) (17.9.2009) by The Aviation Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme Regulations 2009 (S.I. 2009/2301), reg. 37(3), Sch. 3 para. 4(5)

[^c20528131]: S. 250(2)-(5) applied (with modifications) (31.12.2009) by The Greenhouse Gas Emissions Data and National Implementation Measures Regulations 2009 (S.I. 2009/3130), reg. 7(4), Sch. 1 para. 3(10)

[^c20528411]: S. 250(2)-(5) applied (6.4.2011) by Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 (c. 23), ss. 70(3), 324(3) (with ss. 76-81, 111); S.I. 2011/556, art. 3(2)(a)

[^c20528441]: S. 250(2)-(5) applied (with modifications) (6.4.2011) by Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 (c. 23), ss. 161, 324(3) (with ss. 172(3), 185); S.I. 2011/556, art. 3(2)(a)

[^c20528501]: S. 250(2)-(5) applied (with modifications) by 1949 c. 97, Sch. 1A para. 13(3) (as inserted (12.11.2009 for certain purposes and 12.1.2010 otherwise) by 2009 c. 23, ss. 302(2), 324(1)(2), Sch. 19 (with s. 308))

[^c20528571]: Ss. 100A-100D applied (12.11.2009 for certain purposes and otherwise prosp.) by Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 (c. 23), ss. 151(7)(a), 324(1)(c)(3) (with ss. 172(3), 185)

[^c20528591]: Ss. 100A-100D applied (12.11.2009 for certain purposes and otherwise prosp.) by Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 (c. 23), ss. 151(7)(a), 324(1)(c)(3) (with ss. 172(3), 185)

[^c20528601]: Ss. 100A-100D applied (12.11.2009 for certain purposes and otherwise prosp.) by Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 (c. 23), ss. 151(7)(a), 324(1)(c)(3) (with ss. 172(3), 185)

[^c20528621]: Ss. 100A-100D applied (12.11.2009 for certain purposes and otherwise prosp.) by Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 (c. 23), ss. 151(7)(a), 324(1)(c)(3) (with ss. 172(3), 185)

[^c20528631]: S. 104 applied (12.11.2009 for certain purposes and otherwise prosp.) by Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 (c. 23), ss. 151(7)(a), 324(1)(c)(3) (with ss. 172(3), 185)

[^c20528641]: S. 106 applied (12.11.2009 for certain purposes and otherwise prosp.) by Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 (c. 23), ss. 151(7)(a), 324(1)(c)(3) (with ss. 172(3), 185)

[^c20528651]: Sch. 12 paras. 39-43 applied (12.11.2009 for certain purposes and otherwise prosp.) by Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 (c. 23), ss. 151(7)(a), 324(1)(c)(3) (with ss. 172(3), 185)

[^c20528661]: Sch. 12 paras. 39-43 applied (12.11.2009 for certain purposes and otherwise prosp.) by Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 (c. 23), ss. 151(7)(a), 324(1)(c)(3) (with ss. 172(3), 185)

[^c20528671]: Sch. 12 paras. 39-43 applied (12.11.2009 for certain purposes and otherwise prosp.) by Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 (c. 23), ss. 151(7)(a), 324(1)(c)(3) (with ss. 172(3), 185)

[^c20528681]: Sch. 12 paras. 39-43 applied (12.11.2009 for certain purposes and otherwise prosp.) by Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 (c. 23), ss. 151(7)(a), 324(1)(c)(3) (with ss. 172(3), 185)

[^c20528691]: Sch. 12 paras. 39-43 applied (12.11.2009 for certain purposes and otherwise prosp.) by Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 (c. 23), ss. 151(7)(a), 324(1)(c)(3) (with ss. 172(3), 185)

[^c20528731]: S. 103 excluded (12.11.2009 for certain purposes and otherwise prosp.) by Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 (c. 23), ss. 180(3), 324(1)(c)(3) (with ss. 172(3), 185)

[^c20601641]: S. 249(1) modified (28.11.2008) by The Local Government (Structural Changes) (Transitional Arrangements) (No.2) Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/2867), reg. 32 (with reg. 1)

[^c20601661]: S. 249(2)(4) modified (28.11.2008) by The Local Government (Structural Changes) (Transitional Arrangements) (No.2) Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/2867), reg. 32 (with reg. 1)

[^c22560921]: Words in s. 187(3) substituted (2.5.2006 for E., 11.5.2006 for W.) by The Restricted Byways (Application and Consequential Amendment of Provisions) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/1177), regs. 1(2)(4), 2(2), Sch. Pt. 1; S.I. 2006/1172; S.I. 2006/1279

[^c22560941]: S. 187(3A) inserted (2.5.2006 for E., 11.5.2006 for W.) by The Restricted Byways (Application and Consequential Amendment of Provisions) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/1177), regs. 1(2)(4), 2(2), Sch. Pt. 1; S.I. 2006/1172; S.I. 2006/1279

[^c22561501]: S. 2(1) excluded (25.3.2010) by The Norwich and Norfolk (Structural Changes) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/997), arts. 1, 3(3) S. 2(1) excluded (25.3.2010) by The Exeter and Devon (Structural Changes) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/998), arts. 1, 3(3)

[^c22561511]: S. 7(8)(9) excluded (25.3.2010) by The Norwich and Norfolk (Structural Changes) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/997), arts. 1, 11(1) S. 7(8)(9) excluded (25.3.2010) by The Exeter and Devon (Structural Changes) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/998), arts. 1, 11(1)

[^c22561521]: S. 89 excluded (25.3.2010) by The Norwich and Norfolk (Structural Changes) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/997), arts. 1, 11(2) S. 89 excluded (25.3.2010) by The Exeter and Devon (Structural Changes) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/998), arts. 1, 11(2)

[^c22561571]: S. 117 modified (24.3.2010) by The South Downs National Park Authority (Establishment) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/497), art. 1, Sch. 4 para. 4

[^c22561581]: S. 175(3B) applied (24.3.2010) by The South Downs National Park Authority (Establishment) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/497), art. 1, Sch. 3 para. 1(1)

[^c22561591]: S. 177(1) modified (24.3.2010) by The South Downs National Park Authority (Establishment) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/497), art. 1, Sch. 3 para. 1(2)

[^c22561601]: Pt. 5A applied in part (with modifications) (1.4.2010) by The Town and Country Planning (Regional Strategy) (England) Regulations 2010 (S.I. 2010/601), regs. 1(1), 6

[^c22561611]: Ss. 236-238 applied (with modifications) (1.4.2010) by The Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2010 (S.I. 2010/490), regs. 1(2), 31(2) (with reg. 125)

[^c22561621]: Ss. 236-238 applied (with modifications) (1.4.2010) by The Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2010 (S.I. 2010/490), regs. 1(2), 31(2) (with reg. 125)

[^c22561631]: Ss. 236-238 applied (with modifications) (1.4.2010) by The Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2010 (S.I. 2010/490), regs. 1(2), 31(2) (with reg. 125)

[^c22561641]: Ss. 236-238 applied (with modifications) (1.4.2010) by The Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2010 (S.I. 2010/490), regs. 1(2), 31(2) (with reg. 125)

[^c22561651]: Ss. 236-238 applied (with modifications) (1.4.2010) by The Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2010 (S.I. 2010/490), regs. 1(2), 31(2) (with reg. 125)

[^c22561661]: Ss. 236-238 applied (with modifications) (1.4.2010) by The Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2010 (S.I. 2010/490), regs. 1(2), 31(2) (with reg. 125)

[^c22561671]: Ss. 236-238 applied (with modifications) (1.4.2010) by The Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2010 (S.I. 2010/490), regs. 1(2), 31(2) (with reg. 125)

[^c22561681]: Ss. 236-238 applied (with modifications) (1.4.2010) by The Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2010 (S.I. 2010/490), regs. 1(2), 31(2) (with reg. 125)

[^c22561691]: Ss. 236-238 applied (with modifications) (1.4.2010) by The Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2010 (S.I. 2010/490), regs. 1(2), 31(2) (with reg. 125)

[^c22561701]: Ss. 236-238 applied (with modifications) (1.4.2010) by The Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2010 (S.I. 2010/490), regs. 1(2), 31(2) (with reg. 125)

[^c22561711]: Ss. 236-238 applied (with modifications) (1.4.2010) by The Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2010 (S.I. 2010/490), regs. 1(2), 31(2) (with reg. 125)

[^c22561721]: S. 250(2)-(5) applied (1.4.2010) by The Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2010 (S.I. 2010/490), regs. 1(2), 130(2), Sch. 1 para. 4(3) (with reg. 125)

[^c22561741]: Ss. 12A, 12B inserted (13.2.2008) by Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007 (c. 28), ss. 75(3), 245(5); S.I. 2008/337, art. 2(a)

[^key-0004d000ad0c01ee94f86d4dad53f1b2]: S. 92(7A)(7B) omitted (26.5.2015) by virtue of Deregulation Act 2015 (c. 20), s. 115(7), Sch. 13 para. 6(7)(e); S.I. 2015/994, art. 6(g)

[^key-001c270aba1a778fa92c13164199e086]: Ss. 94-98 repealed (22.5.2012) by Local Government Act 2000 (c. 22), s. 108(3)(b)(c), Sch. 5 para. 12, Sch. 6; S.I. 2012/1358, art. 2

[^key-00de0e9f4999957531a1739ee8f6436f]: S. 236(10A) omitted (31.3.2015) by virtue of Local Government Byelaws (Wales) Act 2012 (anaw 2), s. 22(2), Sch. 2 para. 9(3)(d); S.I. 2015/1025, art. 2(r) (with art. 3)

[^key-01086db53488b52da4d949cf8f6c3ad8]: Words in s. 146A(1) substituted (18.2.2012) by virtue of Localism Act 2011 (c. 20), ss. 14(1)(a), 240(2); S.I. 2012/411, art. 2(e)

[^key-01fde3f8f991163fe2dffecc58e80642]: Words in s. 113(4) omitted (1.4.2013) by virtue of Health and Social Care Act 2012 (c. 7), s. 306(4), Sch. 5 para. 17(b)(iii); S.I. 2013/160, art. 2(2) (with arts. 7-9)

[^key-0226271036626149ea0d406807601911]: S. 30(1)(ba) inserted (30.9.2013) by Local Government (Democracy) (Wales) Act 2013 (anaw 4), s. 75(2)(d), Sch. 1 para. 1(3)(a)

[^key-0249f7fad4b01877faf1e9cb70ebc335]: S. 121 applied (with modifications) (1.4.2020) by The Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Authority (Combination Scheme) Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/186), art. 1(2), Sch. para. 17

[^key-027a951dd358be08951c960b2c69c43b]: S. 80 applied by 1959 c. xlvi s. 11(2) (as substituted (15.1.2014) by Humber Bridge Act 2013 (c. vi), s. 1(1), Sch. 1 para. 1)

[^key-0294539edf3ec19c7bfb9032f6d89c3c]: S. 232 applied (10.7.2011) by Local Government (Wales) Measure 2011 (nawm 4), ss. 116(4), 178(2) (with s. 117)

[^key-02a4db8004cb69e6e2ba5fa3f42dbec5]: S. 119(1) applied (with modifications) (1.4.2015) by The Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Authority (Combination Scheme) Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/435), art. 1(2), Sch. para. 19

[^key-02d13cff8cee19ae859484cc3cde7222]: S. 146 applied (26.5.2018) by The Bournemouth, Dorset and Poole (Structural Changes) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/648), arts. 1, 21(1)

[^key-03dfdc0289deb993881913862735fbdf]: S. 2(1) excluded (14.2.2020) by The Northamptonshire (Structural Changes) Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/156), arts. 1, 3(4)

[^key-0460e2c19748558a4a38f2c871661a20]: S. 236(11) applied (2.1.2018) by The Boston Barrier Order 2017 (S.I. 2017/1329), arts. 1, 52(7) (with arts. 55-57, Sch. 8 para. 13)

[^key-04d242a29b5a4108ec7a63bd5b37462f]: Words in Sch. 12 para. 30C(2) substituted (1.5.2015) by Local Government (Democracy) (Wales) Act 2013 (anaw 4), ss. 57(d)(ii), 75(3); S.I. 2015/1182, art. 2(c)

[^key-05106ba3aefe72c135496df136523c2d]: S. 103 excluded (1.10.2010) by Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 (c. 23), ss. 180(3), 324(3) (with ss. 172(3), 185); S.I. 2010/2195, art. 3(2)(h)

[^key-0548452c29d9dbab781d28c15a3e775d]: S. 238 applied (with modifications) (7.3.2016) by The Newhaven Harbour Revision Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/151), arts. 1(1), 11(6) (with arts. 29, 30)

[^key-057a33b3efe952f4433ed2413d6ccf44]: Words in s. 107(3A) substituted (22.11.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), s. 157(1), Sch. 16 para. 106(6)(b); S.I. 2012/2892, art. 2(i)

[^key-058f6baa33e55214ba6dbe4e0f67dd6b]: S. 250(2)(3) applied by 1990 c. 8, Sch. 8 para. 5(4) (as amended) (6.9.2015 for specified purposes, 5.5.2017 in so far as not already in force) by Planning (Wales) Act 2015 (anaw 4), s. 58(2)(b)(4)(b), Sch. 5 para. 18(c); S.I. 2017/546, art. 3(e)

[^key-05b1b4d69d9fab46a6a62b10779f7220]: Words in s. 137(9)(a) substituted (4.4.2012) by Localism Act 2011 (c. 20), s. 240(2), Sch. 1 para. 1; S.I. 2012/1008, art. 2(b) (with arts. 7, 8)

[^key-05e333c236999528c684a8fe4b2a7871]: Words in s. 92(7) substituted (26.12.2023) by Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023 (c. 55), s. 255(2)(c), Sch. 4 para. 28(b) (with s. 247)

[^key-06115ffe7ff66f54f301972638c10948]: S. 177(1A)(ba) inserted (1.9.2012) by Education Act 2011 (c. 21), s. 82(3), Sch. 1 para. 1(a); S.I. 2012/1087, art. 3 (with art. 4)

[^key-06365d0612049a38a20a79048e4838b4]: S. 101 excluded (1.4.2015) by Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 (c. 2), ss. 15(5), 49(1); S.I. 2015/841, art. 3(l)

[^key-066106859c620807584cd32f48f7267a]: S. 101 modified (1.4.2014) by The Halton, Knowsley, Liverpool, St Helens, Sefton and Wirral Combined Authority Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/865), arts. 1, 10(2) (with arts. 8(4), 12)

[^key-06a4d609fa628805aa1c095a9a3b7d6e]: S. 101: power to exclude conferred by 2000 c. 22, s. 9J(2)(b) (as inserted (3.12.2011 for specified purposes, 4.5.2012 in so far as not already in force) by Localism Act 2011 (c. 20), s. 240(2), Sch. 2 para. 1; S.I. 2011/2896, art. 2(e); S.I. 2012/1008, art. 4(b))

[^key-06ca4209fba3313552a193434db3f14a]: Ss. 128-131 modified (E.) (6.4.2010) by The Portsmouth Port Health Authority Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/1217), arts. 1(1), 4, Sch.

[^key-07304721514f8ef66987df76bf3cd875]: Words in s. 107(4) substituted (22.11.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), s. 157(1), Sch. 16 para. 106(8)(b); S.I. 2012/2892, art. 2(i)

[^key-075ee371778555f575bbeba2116deae8]: Word in s. 26(1) substituted (W.) (6.11.2019) by The Local Authorities (Change to the Years of Ordinary Elections) (Wales) Order 2019 (S.I. 2019/1269), arts. 1(2), 3(2)

[^key-078128e2fad34f6c922fe8c2ac4ef3f8]: Sch. 8 repealed (30.9.2013) by Local Government (Democracy) (Wales) Act 2013 (anaw 4), s. 75(2)(d), Sch. 2

[^key-07d79a14dc6c9677963162f224cf3e73]: S. 138A modified by 1995 c. 25, Sch. 8 para. 3(1A) (as inserted (26.5.2015) by Local Government (Religious etc. Observances) Act 2015 (c. 27), ss. 2(3), 3(2))

[^key-07e2dcc84d923ecad40c34a7ba43f590]: Word in s. 100H(5) omitted (1.5.2021) by virtue of Local Government and Elections (Wales) Act 2021 (asc 1), s. 175(7), Sch. 4 para. 10(6)(a) (with Sch. 4 para. 22); S.I. 2021/354, reg. 2(c) (with reg. 3)

[^key-0806707790657842332694c008c8aeeb]: S. 101 excluded by 2000 c. 22, s. 9R(6) (as inserted (3.12.2011 for specified purposes, 15.1.2012 for specified purposes, 4.5.2012 in so far as not already in force) by Localism Act 2011 (c. 20), s. 240(2), Sch. 2 para. 1; S.I. 2011/2896, art. 2(e); S.I. 2012/57, art. 4(1)(b) (with arts. 6, 7, 9-11); S.I. 2012/1008, art. 4(b))

[^key-083858c060894531520daee00d5e51ab]: S. 236(11) applied (with modifications) (23.7.2012) by The Poole Harbour Revision Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/1777), arts. 1(2), 28(1) (with arts. 58, 59)

[^key-08520f39d17997e2c7065567a82776e7]: Words in s. 113(1A) omitted (1.4.2013) by virtue of Health and Social Care Act 2012 (c. 7), s. 306(4), Sch. 7 para. 3; S.I. 2013/160, art. 2(2) (with arts. 7-9)

[^key-085f5a44a26dc4887e744a53560cdde2]: S. 16(3) excluded (23.5.2019) by The Buckinghamshire (Structural Changes) Order 2019 (S.I. 2019/957), arts. 1, 19

[^key-0887b46f6a73e6ea175c77bdd409a301]: S. 138C(1)(pa) inserted (31.1.2017 for specified purposes, 3.4.2017 in so far as not already in force) by Policing and Crime Act 2017 (c. 3), s. 183(1)(5)(e), Sch. 1 para. 25; S.I. 2017/399, reg. 2, Sch. para. 38

[^key-0906fe4e4584b8a9e674f37abf74f345]: S. 117(2) applied (with modifications) (1.4.2015) by The Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Authority (Combination Scheme) Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/435), art. 1(2), Sch. para. 19

[^key-096225c9b3c591df35f45e12afe690f1]: S. 146 applied (18.3.2022) by The Cumbria (Structural Changes) Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/331), arts. 1(1), 18(1)

[^key-0965323da450f11709f95474f519ef03]: S. 89 excluded (18.3.2022) by The Somerset (Structural Changes) Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/329), arts. 1(1), 14(1) (with art. 14(2))

[^key-098d9d7c467efd39177d87a7e07f25df]: S. 146 applied (26.5.2018) by The Somerset West and Taunton (Local Government Changes) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/649), arts. 1, 17(1) Table

[^key-09d66b4949e5d1762ae38955f3395c68]: Words in s. 270(1) inserted (3.12.2021) by The Corporate Joint Committees (General) (No. 2) (Wales) Regulations 2021 (S.I. 2021/1349), regs. 1(2), 38

[^key-0a42c82af6ebc88eaf72d8d8a7b2a8db]: Words in s. 80(1) substituted (30.9.2013) by Local Government (Democracy) (Wales) Act 2013 (anaw 4), ss. 51(4), 75(2)(d)

[^key-0a4cb6484758f4d7390615031bdcf8c6]: Words in s. 270(1) inserted (4.5.2012) by Localism Act 2011 (c. 20), s. 240(2), Sch. 3 para. 6(2); S.I. 2012/1008, art. 4(b)

[^key-0ae8896d1345ede0ccef23fb0080b8d0]: Words in s. 223(2) inserted (31.1.2017 for specified purposes, 3.4.2017 in so far as not already in force) by Policing and Crime Act 2017 (c. 3), s. 183(1)(5)(e), Sch. 1 para. 27; S.I. 2017/399, reg. 2, Sch. para. 38

[^key-0af25ace9d8041a62ff4062300de2bd9]: S. 236 continues to apply (3.3.2016) by The Byelaws (Alternative Procedure) (England) Regulations 2016 (S.I. 2016/165), regs. 1(1), 19

[^key-0b7466e006457fb0685eae4298bbb58a]: Words in s. 100A(6)(c) inserted (6.8.2014) by The Openness of Local Government Bodies Regulations 2014 (S.I. 2014/2095), regs. 1, 4(3)

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