Local Government Act 1972

[^key-fb71c6522fb358c95fdf6158f9e6c879]: Words in s. 239(4A) substituted (26.12.2023) by Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023 (c. 55), s. 255(2)(c), Sch. 4 para. 50 (with s. 247)

[^key-fb7c4ce8971764c9634bb717e9782919]: S. 27C inserted (10.7.2011) by Local Government (Wales) Measure 2011 (nawm 4), ss. 103, 178(2) (with s. 115)

[^key-fc89aba8303067f185c36b809a48c44f]: S. 5 applied (25.5.2018) by The East Suffolk (Local Government Changes) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/640), arts. 1, 17(1) Table

[^key-fcc6e97924434d2cfb96709af8860a56]: S. 101 excluded (4.5.2012) by The Local Authorities (Committee System) (England) Regulations 2012 (S.I. 2012/1020), regs. 1, 3(1)-(8)

[^key-fd4210f8c8672c3849119beb685750dd]: S. 236(3)-(8) applied (with modifications) (13.3.2012) by The London Cable Car Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/472), arts. 1, 6(3)

[^key-fdaad74df96c7a5d914b057a946212b0]: Words in s. 100B(3) substituted (temp.) (W.) (22.4.2020) by virtue of The Local Authorities (Coronavirus) (Meetings) (Wales) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/442), regs. 1(3), 21(3)(c)(ii) (with reg. 19)

[^key-fdab2de3d0f17a2da0ec718be5688b47]: S. 101 excluded (W.) (21.1.2021) by Local Government and Elections (Wales) Act 2021 (asc 1), ss. 121(2), 175(1)(f)(2)

[^key-fdaba4fa0a4ef85458f8541fee0c0c9b]: Words in s. 270(1) inserted (28.1.2016 for specified purposes, 28.3.2016 in so far as not already in force) by Cities and Local Government Devolution Act 2016 (c. 1), s. 25(2), Sch. 5 para. 5

[^key-fea563a80835eee11c524494eb4f08f5]: S. 101(5E)(a)(b) substituted for words in s. 101(5E) (26.12.2023) by Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023 (c. 55), s. 255(2)(c), Sch. 4 para. 31(6) (with s. 247)

[^key-fec86d1b5963833304d640df93e590c5]: Words in s. 99 inserted (26.12.2023) by Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023 (c. 55), s. 255(2)(c), Sch. 4 para. 29 (with s. 247)

[^key-fee56827e0ac031f20b02a1751f999b1]: S. 144: functions made exercisable concurrently (9.2.2017) by The West of England Combined Authority Order 2017 (S.I. 2017/126), arts. 1(3), 25(1), Sch. 5 para. 1

[^key-ff3db373e219e5788fb7ae2b9ea54aef]: Words in s. 101(1E) substituted (26.12.2023) by Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023 (c. 55), s. 255(2)(c), Sch. 4 para. 31(2) (with s. 247)

[^key-ff4b607cdf5ce29911004a27d7fd87e2]: Words in s. 100B(7)(a) inserted (1.5.2021) by Local Government and Elections (Wales) Act 2021 (asc 1), s. 175(7), Sch. 4 para. 6(2) (with Sch. 4 para. 22); S.I. 2021/354, reg. 2(c) (with reg. 3)

[^key-ff6628f5dc0d9de45c8060c4847dc6c5]: S. 236B(4A) inserted (E.) (3.3.2016) by The Byelaws (Alternative Procedure) (England) Regulations 2016 (S.I. 2016/165), reg. 1(1), Sch. 2 para. 5(3)

[^key-ffed469c75c73a72f7b5d7f30744c3dc]: S. 100A(6)(c) omitted (temp.) (W.) (22.4.2020) by virtue of The Local Authorities (Coronavirus) (Meetings) (Wales) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/442), regs. 1(3), 21(2)(d)(ii) (with reg. 19)

[^M_C_053ee307-accb-42d8-f80c-d57be51d38e2]: S. 144 modified (20.12.2023) by The York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority Order 2023 (S.I. 2023/1432), arts. 1(2), 26(1)(c)

[^M_C_14acaeb8-b499-4b13-ccab-b54bb222fcb8]: Pt. 5A modified (30.4.2012) by Local Government (Wales) Measure 2011 (nawm 4), ss. 14(8), 178(3); S.I. 2012/1187, art. 2(1)(b)

[^M_C_25394b7b-d782-4a2d-a582-2f06ca3af857]: S. 86 applied (with modifications) (20.12.2023) by The York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority Order 2023 (S.I. 2023/1432), arts. 1(2), 40

[^M_C_3a1c4191-cd6e-451f-f555-6980bbe17568]: S. 145 modified (20.12.2023) by The York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority Order 2023 (S.I. 2023/1432), arts. 1(2), 26(1)(d)

[^M_C_3ade2d66-018d-4441-8acc-a39bfd9ac723]: S. 142(2) modified (20.12.2023) by The York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority Order 2023 (S.I. 2023/1432), arts. 1(2), 26(1)(b)

[^M_C_56cc428c-5261-40f4-d57b-afceadd5dc31]: S. 113 modified (20.12.2023) by The York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority Order 2023 (S.I. 2023/1432), arts. 1(2), 26(1)(a)

[^M_C_609c3868-7ec5-46ed-abba-4be0908aee5a]: S. 138(5) applied (with modifications) (20.12.2023) by The York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority Order 2023 (S.I. 2023/1432), arts. 1(2), 46(2), Sch. 7 para. 1

[^M_C_6d707153-5be9-4142-87e2-6eeb2ac49a3d]: Pt. 5A applied (with modifications) (7.6.2012) by Localism Act 2011 (c. 20), ss. 35(8), 240(2); S.I. 2012/1463,art. 2(f)

[^M_C_8dada7ee-4439-4b34-8213-ebf70839ad11]: Pt. 5A modified (E.) (4.4.2020) by The Local Authorities and Police and Crime Panels (Coronavirus) (Flexibility of Local Authority and Police and Crime Panel Meetings) (England and Wales) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/392), regs. 1, 15 (with reg. 2(4))

[^M_C_a6d54f1b-e984-4cc9-f038-c0446cc9e6a6]: Sch. 12 Pt. 6 applied (with modifications) (E.) (24.3.2011) by virtue of The Hull and Goole Port Health Authority Order 2011 (S.I. 2011/939), arts. 1(1), 7, Sch. 1

[^M_C_b119282c-da86-49c0-f8b4-3c1cbb504577]: Pt. 5A modified (W.) (30.4.2012) by Local Government (Wales) Measure 2011 (nawm 4), ss. 14(8), 178(3);S.I. 2012/1187, art. 2(1)(b)

[^M_C_b837d7a8-d81c-4628-f577-3799bf0947fa]: S. 100I applied (with modifications) (5.7.2011) by The South East Lincolnshire Joint Strategic Planning Committee Order 2011 (S.I. 2011/1455), art. 1, Sch. para. 7(1)(b)

[^M_C_c9b893bb-c85d-4226-f1d6-5b48bb690ca9]: Pt. 5A modified (30.4.2012) by Local Government (Wales) Measure 2011 (nawm 4), ss. 83(7), 178(3); S.I. 2012/1187, art. 2(1)(j)

[^M_C_df134849-57f6-41ba-9af3-0574b8193761]: S. 222 modified (20.12.2023) by The York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority Order 2023 (S.I. 2023/1432), arts. 1(2), 26(1)(e)

[^M_C_eafa945b-6232-4b05-e97c-7df96a1ad8ae]: Sch. 12 modified (E.) (4.4.2020) by The Local Authorities and Police and Crime Panels (Coronavirus) (Flexibility of Local Authority and Police and Crime Panel Meetings) (England and Wales) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/392), regs. 1, 6 (with reg. 2(4)) (as amended (1.8.2020) by The Local Authorities and Police and Crime Panels (Coronavirus) (Flexibility of Local Authority and Police and Crime Panel Meetings) (England and Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/808), regs. 1, 2(3))

[^M_C_f0aaaedb-d8fe-49cf-a10b-af2a1eb26b13]: Pt. 5A applied (with modifications) (22.11.2012) by The Police and Crime Panels (Application of Local Authority Enactments) Regulations 2012 (S.I. 2012/2734), regs. 1(1), 3-6, Sch. Pts. 1-3

[^M_C_f2845c93-c5e1-4d1c-b6a4-ebd9d34f7b6a]: S. 101(5) applied (20.12.2023) by The York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority Order 2023 (S.I. 2023/1432), arts. 1(2), 28(1)

[^M_E_21e12370-d166-4ab3-a244-20762944b286]: Words in s. 229(8) repealed (1.4.2002) by 2001 c. 16, s. 137, Sch. 6 para. 31, Sch. 7 Pt. 5(1); S.I. 2002/344, art. 3(j)(m) (with transitional provisions in art. 4)

[^M_F_0508f3ab-d062-4af6-a8ad-75037201d820]: Words in s. 79(1) substituted (E.) (1.11.2023 for specified purposes, 7.5.2024 in so far as not already in force) by Elections Act 2022 (c. 37), s. 67(1), Sch. 8 para. 3(a); S.I. 2023/1145, regs. 3(i)(iii), 5(b) (with savings in S.I. 2023/1406, regs. 1(2), 17, 18; and S.I. 2024/131, regs. 1(3), 23, 24)

[^M_F_066daafe-2335-4af0-9120-15dae2fdfcb1]: Words in s. 222(2) inserted (25.3.2022) by The Corporate Joint Committees (General) (Wales) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/372), regs. 1(2), 20(a)

[^M_F_06d33f9b-543f-4da9-e84b-b20977664639]: S. 117(5) inserted (25.3.2022) by The Corporate Joint Committees (General) (Wales) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/372), regs. 1(2), 35(b)

[^M_F_0d17a1b9-228e-414d-cbf3-858dedf6d9f2]: S. 232(1B) inserted (25.3.2022) by The Corporate Joint Committees (General) (Wales) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/372), regs. 1(2), 30(b)

[^M_F_0eee34cd-5c1f-40f9-803c-2ffb9e7e888d]: Words in s. 232(1A) repealed (1.4.2002) by 2001 c. 16, s. 137, Sch. 6 para. 31, Sch. 7 Pt. 5(1); S.I. 2002/344, art. 3(j)(m) (with transitional provisions in art. 4)

[^M_F_18d650c7-c28e-4b14-8982-2c851927af44]: S. 231(5) inserted (25.3.2022) by The Corporate Joint Committees (General) (Wales) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/372), regs. 1(2), 29(b)

[^M_F_24644099-235e-4c8d-b651-3b2536b3fd4f]: S. 100B(6)-(8) omitted (temp.) (W.) (22.4.2020) by virtue of The Local Authorities (Coronavirus) (Meetings) (Wales) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/442), regs. 1(3), 21(3)(f) (with reg. 19)

[^M_F_27a0810a-956b-4a1c-ae9a-2ae2975a7b84]: Words repealed by Education Reform Act 1988 (c. 40, SIF 41:1), ss. 231(7), 235(6), 237(2), Sch. 13 Pt. I

[^M_F_286099f8-6f69-4fea-8253-3ff0d0a9ba3b]: S. 228(10) inserted (25.3.2022) by The Corporate Joint Committees (General) (Wales) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/372), regs. 1(2), 27

[^M_F_2dfae058-b557-4ac6-9359-4a5cbd8a836e]: S. 140D inserted (25.3.2022) by The Corporate Joint Committees (General) (Wales) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/372), regs. 1(2), 18

[^M_F_31c8161a-f841-4ec5-9aa1-a43214e231af]: Words in s. 80C(1)(d) substituted (25.3.2022) by The Corporate Joint Committees (General) (Wales) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/372), regs. 1(2), 50(c)

[^M_F_341df7b2-c7a0-4496-9465-1607ea63d1a1]: S. 22(1A) inserted (28.7.2001) by 2000 c. 22, ss. 46, 108(4), Sch. 3 para. 5(1)(2)

[^M_F_3fd871c0-224a-4b49-98b4-0a3108b6d12e]: S. 222(3) inserted (25.3.2022) by The Corporate Joint Committees (General) (Wales) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/372), regs. 1(2), 20(b)

[^M_F_47527009-1194-45fa-a593-834fa38bee9a]: Words in s. 231(4) repealed (1.4.2002) by 2001 c. 16, s. 137, Sch. 7 Pt. 5(1); S.I. 2002/344, art. 3(j)(m) (with transitional provisions in art. 4)

[^M_F_549b79e1-afbd-4f3b-fbb3-c70c1f597110]: Words in s. 232(1A) inserted (25.3.2022) by The Corporate Joint Committees (General) (Wales) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/372), regs. 1(2), 30(a)

[^M_F_5524dc9d-4b83-4686-df8a-bb799e406582]: S. 141(3) substituted (25.3.2022) by The Corporate Joint Committees (General) (Wales) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/372), regs. 1(2), 45

[^M_F_5c829616-02a9-47bf-eb0a-ac75295fa8b4]: Words repealed by Education Reform Act 1988 (c. 40, SIF 41:1), ss. 231(7), 235(6), 237(2), Sch. 13 Pt. I

[^M_F_5d4d6c43-fa32-4d79-f7c7-06d873ecfc32]: Words in s. 234(4) inserted (25.3.2022) by The Corporate Joint Committees (General) (Wales) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/372), regs. 1(2), 32

[^M_F_68f959ea-a20e-434a-9eb5-e5655d5994c8]: S. 115(3) inserted (25.3.2022) by The Corporate Joint Committees (General) (Wales) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/372), regs. 1(2), 34

[^M_F_74e33da0-840d-4cea-e678-79ea91fb5695]: S. 92(7A) re-inserted (25.3.2022) by The Corporate Joint Committees (General) (Wales) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/372), regs. 1(2), 4

[^M_F_83a1ea24-3b90-4369-b026-7d48d5301775]: S. 100E(2)(b) omitted (temp.) (W.) (22.4.2020) by virtue of The Local Authorities (Coronavirus) (Meetings) (Wales) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/442), regs. 1(3), 21(6)(c) (with reg. 19)

[^M_F_8b18d394-e42c-407b-804c-a3cc581b4e86]: Words in s. 117(4) inserted (25.3.2022) by The Corporate Joint Committees (General) (Wales) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/372), regs. 1(2), 35(a)

[^M_F_9554be74-407f-4852-f523-b535fea3ee56]: S. 79(2A) substituted (E.) (1.11.2023 for specified purposes, 7.5.2024 in so far as not already in force) by Elections Act 2022 (c. 37), s. 67(1), Sch. 8 para. 3(b); S.I. 2023/1145, regs. 3(i)(iii), 5(b) (with savings in S.I. 2023/1406, regs. 1(2), 17, 18; and S.I. 2024/131, regs. 1(3), 23, 24)

[^M_F_9ca72fe8-a969-4df7-93c1-acf60934078d]: Words in s. 225(3) inserted (25.3.2022) by The Corporate Joint Committees (General) (Wales) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/372), regs. 1(2), 26

[^M_F_a3084678-349e-4c08-f264-af1cf8e831fc]: Word in s. 80C(1)(c) omitted (25.3.2022) by virtue of The Corporate Joint Committees (General) (Wales) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/372), regs. 1(2), 50(a)

[^M_F_a419abef-2fc4-463d-aa32-9475ff9c51d5]: Words in s. 223(2) repealed (1.4.1996) by 1995 c. 25, s. 120(3), Sch. 24 (with ss. 7(6), 115, 117); S.I. 1996/186, art. 3

[^M_F_ac8ef2f6-2cf9-4ebc-a5d2-270247faf47e]: Words in s. 229(8) inserted (25.3.2022) by The Corporate Joint Committees (General) (Wales) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/372), regs. 1(2), 28

[^M_F_c283cb68-637d-4394-91d8-7be21ffd606e]: S. 80C(1)(ca) inserted (25.3.2022) by The Corporate Joint Committees (General) (Wales) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/372), regs. 1(2), 50(b)

[^M_F_c3564eb5-4a23-4066-d558-67120f68f8b8]: Words in s. 223(2) inserted (25.3.2022) by The Corporate Joint Committees (General) (Wales) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/372), regs. 1(2), 21

[^M_F_c4128cb2-7d07-463a-a8b5-848d9013d137]: Words in s. 231(4) inserted (25.3.2022) by The Corporate Joint Committees (General) (Wales) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/372), regs. 1(2), 29(a)

[^M_F_c981abdf-41c7-48dc-cc01-7d1c07489cdb]: Words in s. 107(2) omitted (31.1.2017 for specified purposes, 1.2.2020 in so far as not already in force) by virtue of Policing and Crime Act 2017 (c. 3), ss. 23(4)(a), 183(1)(5)(e); S.I. 2020/5, reg. 2(j) (with reg. 3(1)(2)(4))

[^M_F_d4324679-1de4-458d-a5dc-8e9499e68b03]: Words in s. 228(7A) repealed (1.4.2002) by 2001 c. 16, s. 137, Sch. 7 Pt. 5(1); S.I. 2002/344, art. 3(j)(m) (with transitional provisions in art. 4)

[^M_F_de9efdce-8f1c-4d76-be94-4c6789d0260e]: S. 114(4) inserted (25.3.2022) by The Corporate Joint Committees (General) (Wales) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/372), regs. 1(2), 33

[^M_F_fbddae10-6cc1-40ce-a1c0-402f3c1326a6]: Words in s. 143(2) inserted (25.3.2022) by The Corporate Joint Committees (General) (Wales) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/372), regs. 1(2), 19

[^M_F_fc011031-8aed-4f77-ec22-64bcfc76f6a5]: Words in s. 15(6) substituted (1.4.2008 for the purposes of making regulations under s. 16A and otherwise prosp.) by Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007 (c. 28), ss. 76(2)(b), 245; S.I. 2008/917, art. 4

[^M_F_ff3c5381-e381-4e7c-9c51-c5352b99f18c]: Words in s. 234(4) repealed (1.4.2002) by 2001 c. 16, s. 137, Sch. 6 para. 31, Sch. 7 Pt. 5(1); S.I. 2002/344, art. 3(j)(m) (with transitional provisions in art. 4)

[^key-0dc4d4c865cb4a87ea1b40d2bd0fcfab]: Words in s. 25(2) substituted (25.6.2024) by Senedd Cymru (Members and Elections) Act 2024 (asc 4), s. 25(1)(a), Sch. 1 para. 1(2)

[^key-a6e051edf8e21cc290bd4152260acba8]: Words in s. 30(3) substituted (25.6.2024) by Senedd Cymru (Members and Elections) Act 2024 (asc 4), s. 25(1)(a), Sch. 1 para. 1(3)(b)

[^key-3a2a8c7255d3b57e98b95d9b445a00ec]: Words in s. 30(3) substituted (25.6.2024) by Senedd Cymru (Members and Elections) Act 2024 (asc 4), s. 25(1)(a), Sch. 1 para. 34(2)(b)

[^key-95eb6744bbda710d54b0d33929630c69]: Words in s. 30(1)(ba) substituted (25.6.2024) by Senedd Cymru (Members and Elections) Act 2024 (asc 4), s. 25(1)(a), Sch. 1 para. 1(3)(a)

[^key-b112167359b4142a3194957a5cc08ecc]: Words in s. 30(1)(ba) substituted (25.6.2024) by Senedd Cymru (Members and Elections) Act 2024 (asc 4), s. 25(1)(a), Sch. 1 para. 34(2)(a)

[^key-6a513123c737d00fb1c42a49e8299239]: Words in s. 31(2) substituted (25.6.2024) by Senedd Cymru (Members and Elections) Act 2024 (asc 4), s. 25(1)(a), Sch. 1 para. 1(4)

[^key-4ad3f1fab1044c7636e2bd7f3e21b0ab]: Words in s. 74(3A) substituted (25.6.2024) by Senedd Cymru (Members and Elections) Act 2024 (asc 4), s. 25(1)(a), Sch. 1 para. 34(3)

[^key-5bafc8db6a3174234976277b9d4b29bf]: Words in s. 76(2)(a) substituted (25.6.2024) by Senedd Cymru (Members and Elections) Act 2024 (asc 4), s. 25(1)(a), Sch. 1 para. 34(4)

[^key-b10a0afba27933ccca49c9db0c5ae2d7]: Words in s. 246(9) substituted (25.6.2024) by Senedd Cymru (Members and Elections) Act 2024 (asc 4), s. 25(1)(a), Sch. 1 para. 1(5)

[^key-e6a1020395282bbe4a596b1b319a85f7]: S. 131(2)(n) and word inserted (4.11.2024) by Historic Environment (Wales) Act 2023 (asc 3), s. 212(2), Sch. 13 para. 16 (with Sch. 14 paras. 1-3); S.I. 2024/860, art. 3(d)

[^key-d3b05c948128f3020957c9140036731d]: S. 80A(1)(ba) inserted (9.11.2024) by Elections and Elected Bodies (Wales) Act 2024 (asc 5), ss. 62, 72(2)(d)

[^key-b17cf38dedc610a79f03a3076bd103eb]: S. 245B(7A) inserted (9.11.2024) by Elections and Elected Bodies (Wales) Act 2024 (asc 5), ss. 52(2), 72(2)(a) (with s. 55)

[^key-c6591c0d6e8ae4f2473ba92df0e24fc4]: S. 142(2) modified (5.2.2025) by The Hull and East Yorkshire Combined Authority Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/113), arts. 1(2), 28(1)

[^key-47c0f9e03ba9d4c7dc18f3cf74878edb]: S. 142(2) modified (5.2.2025) by The Devon and Torbay Combined County Authority Regulations 2025 (S.I. 2025/115), regs. 1(2), 18

[^key-5c1df22e37faa94ad7ceb8c66b7b0826]: S. 142(2) modified (5.2.2025) by The Greater Lincolnshire Combined County Authority Regulations 2025 (S.I. 2025/117), regs. 1(2), 30

[^key-7dc9cc5d8e7aa4cfcde4d2e2f9bea1ed]: S. 142(2) modified (5.2.2025) by The Lancashire Combined County Authority Regulations 2025 (S.I. 2025/118), regs. 1(2), 20

[^key-4d8377f5f3694e05dc62e11b016d2fd0]: S. 113 modified (5.2.2025) by The Hull and East Yorkshire Combined Authority Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/113), arts. 1(2), 28(1)

[^key-47cfbab1608a9063a599ea46c90b3b90]: S. 113 modified (5.2.2025) by The Devon and Torbay Combined County Authority Regulations 2025 (S.I. 2025/115), regs. 1(2), 18

[^key-f74a5d55e266e2ff5702cf5e6d5d0c8f]: S. 113 modified (5.2.2025) by The Greater Lincolnshire Combined County Authority Regulations 2025 (S.I. 2025/117), regs. 1(2), 30

[^key-f1c1d4412b919d03343d618b06f229d3]: S. 113 modified (5.2.2025) by The Lancashire Combined County Authority Regulations 2025 (S.I. 2025/118), regs. 1(2), 20

[^key-5f028c59ec28bba5d61201703863e455]: S. 145 modified (5.2.2025) by The Hull and East Yorkshire Combined Authority Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/113), arts. 1(2), 28(1)

[^key-e9bde287efef8a3c828623bfb5ec8daa]: S. 145 modified (5.2.2025) by The Devon and Torbay Combined County Authority Regulations 2025 (S.I. 2025/115), regs. 1(2), 18

[^key-8ddc41edd4f7807899d4ae584abfae0a]: S. 145 modified (5.2.2025) by The Greater Lincolnshire Combined County Authority Regulations 2025 (S.I. 2025/117), regs. 1(2), 30

[^key-e1d528655780fbaa337521539f047a7f]: S. 145 modified (5.2.2025) by The Lancashire Combined County Authority Regulations 2025 (S.I. 2025/118), regs. 1(2), 20

[^key-afdde7d2a1e0f5dd8d2c1d393da397a4]: S. 144 modified (5.2.2025) by The Hull and East Yorkshire Combined Authority Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/113), arts. 1(2), 28(1)

[^key-a03e3f9886c0465084f033f171005c84]: S. 144 modified (5.2.2025) by The Devon and Torbay Combined County Authority Regulations 2025 (S.I. 2025/115), regs. 1(2), 18

[^key-8cf5cf585046b80acada834e30e72b6a]: S. 144 modified (5.2.2025) by The Greater Lincolnshire Combined County Authority Regulations 2025 (S.I. 2025/117), regs. 1(2), 30

[^key-167d225d26e476196788865509c717ab]: S. 144 modified (5.2.2025) by The Lancashire Combined County Authority Regulations 2025 (S.I. 2025/118), regs. 1(2), 20

[^key-26d3ad3d953281557ec6069948352c63]: S. 222 modified (5.2.2025) by The Hull and East Yorkshire Combined Authority Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/113), arts. 1(2), 28(1)

[^key-ee3eb1ea47fa951179852eacfc580675]: S. 222 modified (5.2.2025) by The Devon and Torbay Combined County Authority Regulations 2025 (S.I. 2025/115), regs. 1(2), 18

[^key-660fd15e24d7770d9b8f5866ed77286a]: S. 222 modified (5.2.2025) by The Greater Lincolnshire Combined County Authority Regulations 2025 (S.I. 2025/117), regs. 1(2), 30

[^key-f393a2dc955f36ff08623093f415b9f0]: S. 222 modified (5.2.2025) by The Lancashire Combined County Authority Regulations 2025 (S.I. 2025/118), regs. 1(2), 20

[^key-4acaa804c0add60c95095c59d2b2df4b]: S. 89(1) applied (with modifications) (4.3.2025) by The Local Authorities (Changes to Years of Ordinary Elections) (England) Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/137), arts. 1(1), 4(1)(2)

[^key-fe80ba9eec17fcf69dabc06f04dc3a08]: S. 90 applied (with modifications) (4.3.2025) by The Local Authorities (Changes to Years of Ordinary Elections) (England) Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/137), arts. 1(1), 4(1)(3)

[^key-ff155b26334d8c7d78b55b1c79911b3f]: S. 243(1) applied (4.3.2025) by The Local Authorities (Changes to Years of Ordinary Elections) (England) Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/137), arts. 1(1), 3(3)

[^key-a67f779aa37712b275f4e52ae665fac7]: Words in s. 112(2A) omitted (W.) (1.4.2025) by virtue of Elections and Elected Bodies (Wales) Act 2024 (asc 5), s. 72(4), Sch. 1 para. 7(2); S.I. 2024/1337, art. 3(e)

[^key-72b6592957249e9ec9976510c61608c5]: Words in s. 246(16) substituted (W.) (1.4.2025) by Elections and Elected Bodies (Wales) Act 2024 (asc 5), s. 72(4), Sch. 1 para. 7(3); S.I. 2024/1337, art. 3(e)

[^key-f7b44f546526f42e9d5f0e3a63e60d51]: Words in s. 249(4)(b) substituted (W.) (1.4.2025) by Elections and Elected Bodies (Wales) Act 2024 (asc 5), s. 72(4), Sch. 1 para. 7(4); S.I. 2024/1337, art. 3(e)

[^key-177ca59c51795d14c14008d0ac8f91a0]: S. 236(3)-(8) applied (15.4.2025) by The A122 (Lower Thames Crossing) Development Consent Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/462), arts. 1, 51(3) (with arts. 5, 43, 53(7), Sch. 14)

[^key-89c8781e6df3b498bc9c8ba39f1e9126]: S. 236(11) applied (15.4.2025) by The A122 (Lower Thames Crossing) Development Consent Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/462), arts. 1, 51(3) (with arts. 5, 43, 53(7), Sch. 14)

[^key-27eb5578900c1daf8de5ebfeb3f52dac]: Pt. 5A excluded (24.4.2025) by The London Luton Airport Expansion Development Consent Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/463), art. 1, Sch. 2 para. 21(13) (with Sch. 8 paras. 36(3), 87)

[^key-872249939c37437d48bd01f189fae69b]: S. 101(10A) omitted (W.) (10.9.2025) by virtue of Legislation (Procedure, Publication and Repeals) (Wales) Act 2025 (asc 3), s. 9(2)(d), Sch. 1 para. 27

[^key-111da06aebe46a7481341dbf3ff8a26e]: S. 231 excluded (12.9.2025) by Disused Mine and Quarry Tips (Wales) Act 2025 (asc 4), ss. 80(7), 92(1) (with s. 80(8))

[^key-a6d3b5407c85a218ce9f068664795c23]: S. 233 excluded (12.9.2025) by Disused Mine and Quarry Tips (Wales) Act 2025 (asc 4), ss. 80(7), 92(1) (with s. 80(8))

[^M_F_098e5744-1a2a-4733-97dd-fcd8f9dcee4e]: Words in s. 233(11) repealed (1.4.2002) by 2001 c. 16, s. 137, Sch. 6 para. 31, Sch. 7 Pt. 5(1); S.I. 2002/344, art. 3(j)(m) (with transitional provisions in art. 4)

[^key-fc6ebee0253b8a2e5f27e6d35b4cfaf1]: S. 101 excluded (19.9.2025) by Visitor Accommodation (Register and Levy) Etc. (Wales) Act 2025 (asc 5), ss. 54(1), 67(1)

[^key-a0c49a9f91ea743e3034126f5481a47a]: S. 236 applied in part (27.11.2025) by The Cory Decarbonisation Project Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/1227), arts. 1, 53(4) (with art. 53(5), Sch. 12)

[^key-67c87691b9d97b0cd527e2ce78320f39]: S. 236(3)-(8) applied (with modifications) (15.12.2025) by The Portsmouth International Port and Camber Harbour Revision Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/1223), arts. 1(1), 22 (with arts. 31, 59-61)

[^key-a931812f5647e084c75da0d114edb756]: S. 238 applied (with modifications) (15.12.2025) by The Portsmouth International Port and Camber Harbour Revision Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/1223), arts. 1(1), 22 (with arts. 31, 59-61)

[^key-3733b03feeb6a1386acbbc508be1a55d]: S. 236(3)-(8) applied (with modifications) (20.2.2026) by The Lyme Regis, Bridport (West Bay) and Weymouth Harbour Revision Order 2026 (S.I. 2026/62), arts. 1(1), 29 (with arts. 30, 51, 52)

[^key-a49e8fbdec1f14da120322131541c758]: S. 238 applied (with modifications) (20.2.2026) by The Lyme Regis, Bridport (West Bay) and Weymouth Harbour Revision Order 2026 (S.I. 2026/62), arts. 1(1), 29 (with arts. 30, 51, 52)

[^key-835295d6f4f8106d7b6334afe0b9ebc1]: S. 142(2) modified (24.2.2026) by The Cumbria Combined Authority Order 2026 (S.I. 2026/158), arts. 1(2), 15(1)(a)

[^key-0d020f9c8dba3fa53994632b086a8533]: S. 142(2) modified (24.2.2026) by The Cheshire and Warrington Combined Authority Order 2026 (S.I. 2026/159), arts. 1(2), 16(1)(a)

[^key-76932b8bc095bf43a700d1d492e0c2b6]: S. 222 modified (24.2.2026) by The Cumbria Combined Authority Order 2026 (S.I. 2026/158), arts. 1(2), 15(1)(b)

[^key-f268a9e85bf685db309c69f98ad81ac2]: S. 222 modified (24.2.2026) by The Cheshire and Warrington Combined Authority Order 2026 (S.I. 2026/159), arts. 1(2), 16(1)(b)

[^key-a1951dd09908654b37faa3a63af7f9fb]: S. 89(1) applied (with modifications) (27.2.2026) by The Local Authorities (Changes to Years of Ordinary Elections) (England) Order 2026 (S.I. 2026/96), arts. 1(1), 4(2)

[^key-c6de174cc39c2e49f0be95ab0f89b55d]: S. 90 applied (with modifications) (27.2.2026) by The Local Authorities (Changes to Years of Ordinary Elections) (England) Order 2026 (S.I. 2026/96), arts. 1(1), 4(3)

[^key-993fe64590507daacf9b456ba6cbb294]: S. 243(1) applied (27.2.2026) by The Local Authorities (Changes to Years of Ordinary Elections) (England) Order 2026 (S.I. 2026/96), arts. 1(1), 3(5)

[^key-4a138d1531a59bd231fae7892578b1ca]: S. 83(1)-(3) modified (10.3.2026) by The Surrey (Structural Changes) Order 2026 (S.I. 2026/264), arts. 1(1), 47(12), 49(12)

[^key-d06ac868623302ead82c037c276dc4e9]: S. 2(1) excluded (10.3.2026) by The Surrey (Structural Changes) Order 2026 (S.I. 2026/264), arts. 1(1), 4(4), 5(4)

[^key-691801697501ca1a56ccb3530c16897b]: S. 2(2) modified (10.3.2026) by The Surrey (Structural Changes) Order 2026 (S.I. 2026/264), arts. 1(1), 4(3)(b), 5(3)(b)

[^key-7fcd0213b5ebf58825ccf734e7a88595]: S. 7(1) excluded (10.3.2026) by The Surrey (Structural Changes) Order 2026 (S.I. 2026/264), arts. 1(1), 45(1)

[^key-c93801b0ddc2267cd226391e806867b9]: S. 7(8)(9) excluded (10.3.2026) by The Surrey (Structural Changes) Order 2026 (S.I. 2026/264), arts. 1(1), 46(1), 48(1)

[^key-9ee2bc0b4bbf296b7d13f1f031ee84ec]: S. 89(1) applied (with modifications) (10.3.2026) by The Surrey (Structural Changes) Order 2026 (S.I. 2026/264), arts. 1(1), 43(2)

[^key-286fe15004c5e770698e48ddfb189286]: S. 245 applied (10.3.2026) by The Surrey (Structural Changes) Order 2026 (S.I. 2026/264), arts. 1(1), 28(1)(b)(viii), 40(1)(b)(viii)

[^key-9a3104b2258e824fc416f3dee74bca44]: S. 89 excluded (10.3.2026) by The Surrey (Structural Changes) Order 2026 (S.I. 2026/264), arts. 1(1), 45(2), 46(2), 48(2) (with ss. 45(3), 46(3), 48(3))

[^key-f7ad9684fa93d61632f1c9f2f53baf15]: S. 106 applied (10.3.2026) by The Surrey (Structural Changes) Order 2026 (S.I. 2026/264), arts. 1(1), 28(1)(b)(v), 40(1)(b)(v)

[^key-8f1af356679acfb7ac18bd8982893555]: S. 3 applied (10.3.2026) by The Surrey (Structural Changes) Order 2026 (S.I. 2026/264), arts. 1(1), 28(1)(b)(i), 40(1)(b)(i)

[^key-b8b672e57075ca65876f83fc50f40020]: S. 5 applied (10.3.2026) by The Surrey (Structural Changes) Order 2026 (S.I. 2026/264), arts. 1(1), 28(1)(b)(ii), 40(1)(b)(ii)

[^key-d1b99b7de178d24341492abafeeac553]: S. 103 applied (10.3.2026) by The Surrey (Structural Changes) Order 2026 (S.I. 2026/264), arts. 1(1), 28(1)(b)(iv), 40(1)(b)(iv)

[^key-bf78be2f6c029235fbd5e02f92b9a18c]: S. 146 applied (10.3.2026) by The Surrey (Structural Changes) Order 2026 (S.I. 2026/264), arts. 1(1), 28(1)(b)(vi), 40(1)(b)(vi)

[^key-e6ce7b09e9df21fc32485f5b435ed77a]: S. 178 applied (10.3.2026) by The Surrey (Structural Changes) Order 2026 (S.I. 2026/264), arts. 1(1), 28(1)(b)(vii), 40(1)(b)(vii)

[^key-5ae6f635b5881b95ec8f726fffdda2aa]: Pts. 5, 5A applied (10.3.2026) by The Surrey (Structural Changes) Order 2026 (S.I. 2026/264), arts. 1(1), 28(1)(b)(iii), 40(1)(b)(iii)

[^key-5a376cf5f3df786d869505004858082a]: Words in s. 138C(1)(s) substituted (25.3.2026) by Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023 (c. 55), s. 255(3)(b), Sch. 8 para. 1 (with s. 247); S.I. 2026/169, reg. 3(f)(i) (with Sch. 1)

[^key-b0f7b9a41c53feab65a1d32f1be7d730]: Words in s. 138C(2)(c) substituted (25.3.2026) by Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023 (c. 55), s. 255(3)(b), Sch. 8 para. 1 (with s. 247); S.I. 2026/169, reg. 3(f)(i) (with Sch. 1)

[^key-42b625411bcd0de2313afea183e253cc]: S. 142(2) modified (26.3.2026) by The Sussex and Brighton Combined County Authority Regulations 2026 (S.I. 2026/362), regs. 1(2), 14(1)(a)

[^key-4d2bc7a03470affc3cc2f0a8435dd271]: S. 222 modified (26.3.2026) by The Sussex and Brighton Combined County Authority Regulations 2026 (S.I. 2026/362), regs. 1(2), 14(1)(b)

[^M_E_1e1fc94c-04fb-4bd4-de1f-78b87da328ca]: This version of this provision applies to England only; a separate version has been created for Wales only

[^M_E_339e0ef3-9a59-4977-fe9b-0a246885a89f]: This version of this provision applies to Wales only; a separate version has been created for England only

[^V_W_4b6e2fda-6acb-f569-e8b5-cf8e23645451]: S. 79 applied (7.8.1991) by S.I. 1991/1773, arts. 6, 8, Sch. 1 S. 79 applied (10.1.1992) by S.I. 1991/2913, arts. 6, 8, Sch. 1 S. 79 applied (12.4.1994) by S.I. 1994/867, reg. 11(6)

[^V_W_88cdfc36-14ec-497f-3927-12cec06a3e2e]: S. 79(3) (inserted by Local Government Act 1985 (c. 51, SIF 81:1), s. 84, Sch. 14 Pt. I para. 2) repealed by Education Reform Act 1988 (c. 40, SIF 41:1), ss. 231(7), 235(6), 237(2), Sch. 13 Pt. I

[^V_W_35b3d7ba-b089-a811-a3cb-bbd6a60c1804]: Word in s. 79(1) substituted (1.1.2007) by Electoral Administration Act 2006 (c. 22), ss. 17(4), 77; S.I. 2006/3412, art. 3, Sch. 1 para. 14(d)

[^V_W_37940866-1721-247d-2da5-b8c1dd7b43de]: S. 79(2D)(2E) inserted (W.) (17.11.2021) by Local Government and Elections (Wales) Act 2021 (asc 1), ss. 19(3), 175(7); S.I. 2021/1249, art. 2(a) (with art. 4)

[^V_W_5a34172c-4a9c-2d37-8fc3-370d3f791724]: S. 79(2A) inserted (1.1.1996) by S.I. 1995/1948, regs. 1(2), 3(1)

[^V_W_e07a48ce-dcc1-f8a3-95de-086575cab8c0]: Word in s. 79(2A) inserted (1.1.2007) by Electoral Administration Act 2006 (c. 22), ss. 10, 11, 18, 20, 47, 61, 74, 77, Sch. 1 para. 43(3); S.I. 2006/3412, art. 3, Sch. 1 para. 14(bb)

[^V_W_9f02469e-c13f-6eb0-efff-2efcd9d99d71]: Words in s. 79(1) inserted (W.) (17.11.2021) by Local Government and Elections (Wales) Act 2021 (asc 1), ss. 19(2), 175(7); S.I. 2021/1249, art. 2(a) (with art. 4)

[^V_W_957d49b3-5667-10d2-8eef-83742ea79bc4]: Words in s. 79(2A) substituted (1.8.2012) by The Treaty of Lisbon (Changes in Terminology or Numbering) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/1809), art. 2(1), Sch. Pt. 1 (with art. 2(2))

[^V_W_aaadb739-d3b0-34ef-e814-3292a55ba96c]: Words in s. 79(1) inserted (1.1.1996) by S.I. 1995/1948, regs. 1(2), 3(1)