Local Government Act 1985

Type Public General Act
Publication 1985-07-16
Last updated 2025-02-05
State In force
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[^key-dc5230b1e8e94b38ac88832ccb530e40]: Words in s. 28(4) substituted (9.2.2009) by Local Transport Act 2008 (c. 26), s. 134(4), Sch. 4 para. 53(2)(d); S.I. 2009/107, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 Pt. 1

[^key-5dd63ad8a0a365e13c29c23e7998babd]: Words in s. 35(3) substituted (9.2.2009) by Local Transport Act 2008 (c. 26), s. 134(4), Sch. 4 para. 53(4); S.I. 2009/107, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 Pt. 1

[^key-6e5d7526c10572ada069365ab848429e]: Words in s. 40(3) substituted (9.2.2009) by Local Transport Act 2008 (c. 26), s. 134(4), Sch. 4 para. 53(5); S.I. 2009/107, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 Pt. 1

[^key-acd4531de3d56dd9ef652a27776d47f6]: Words in s. 42(1) repealed (9.2.2009) by Local Transport Act 2008 (c. 26), ss. 98(2)(a), 134(4), Sch. 7 Pt. 4; S.I. 2009/107, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 Pt. 1

[^key-a7605dea8309f2d7a297fda05766b156]: S. 42(1)(c) repealed (9.2.2009) by Local Transport Act 2008 (c. 26), ss. 98(2)(b), 134(4), Sch. 7 Pt. 4; S.I. 2009/107, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 Pt. 1

[^key-edede9c4736db4fdb88aac674bad2adf]: Words in s. 42(1)(d) repealed (9.2.2009) by Local Transport Act 2008 (c. 26), ss. 98(2)(c), 134(4), Sch. 7 Pt. 4; S.I. 2009/107, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 Pt. 1

[^key-532bd2625691190279756f0d68034b2f]: Words in s. 42(3) repealed (9.2.2009) by Local Transport Act 2008 (c. 26), ss. 98(3), 134(4), Sch. 7 Pt. 4; S.I. 2009/107, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 Pt. 1

[^key-028b81bd787601ebf67241145ec6db1a]: Sch. 12 para. 3(1) repealed (9.2.2009) by Local Transport Act 2008 (c. 26), s. 134(4), Sch. 7 Pt. 4; S.I. 2009/107, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 Pt. 1

[^key-03944d549c61d55b379a83c16d390f7b]: Sch. 14 para. 31(2) repealed (9.2.2009) by Local Transport Act 2008 (c. 26), s. 134(4), Sch. 7 Pt. 4; S.I. 2009/107, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 Pt. 1

[^key-3594aaf4a30d7422c7b30f897fc6820f]: S. 28 heading substituted (9.2.2009) by Local Transport Act 2008 (c. 26), s. 134(4), Sch. 4 para. 53(3); S.I. 2009/107, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 Pt. 1

[^key-89d5a3a1f507de150e7400aa148e6149]: Words in Sch. 10 substituted (9.2.2009) by Local Transport Act 2008 (c. 26), s. 134(4), Sch. 4 para. 53(6); S.I. 2009/107, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 Pt. 1

[^key-1aacc1f5ff2538ec8f4273488894c723]: S. 73(1): s. 73 renumbered as s. 73(1) (17.12.2009) by Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009 (c. 20), s. 148(6), Sch. 6 para. 61(2); S.I. 2009/3318, art. 2(c)

[^key-c3bc2ed257d4c15539513ec7a63e8506]: S. 73(2) inserted (17.12.2009) by Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009 (c. 20), s. 148(6), Sch. 6 para. 61(3); S.I. 2009/3318, art. 2(c)

[^key-f44598d2e7900d8fda1cfbcfb7a380b6]: S. 88(1)(a)(b): functions made exercisable (with modifications) (1.4.2011) by The Greater Manchester Combined Authority Order 2011 (S.I. 2011/908), arts. 1, 12

[^key-477cc3facc42f02fa7de8e113f7cf0bc]: Sch. 8 para. 19 repealed (1.4.2010 for W., 1.4.2011 for E.) by Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 (c. 23), s. 324(3), Sch. 22 Pt. 4; S.I. 2010/630, art. 3(b) (with arts. 8, 12); S.I. 2011/556, art. 2(2)(o) (with art. 2(3))

[^key-88bc15aad69455132aadc1c627af21e3]: Words in Sch. 13 para. 2(3)(a) inserted (1.10.2012) by The Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 (Consequential Amendments) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2404), art. 1, Sch. 2 para. 19 (with art. 5)

[^key-f3af3cf2508634ca821b897a86f2f31d]: S. 88(1)(a)(b): functions made exercisable (with modifications) (1.4.2014) by The Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham and Sheffield Combined Authority Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/863), arts. 1, 12

[^key-327682273553e887a5b2552aa7d70a86]: S. 88(1)(a)(b): functions made exercisable (with modifications) (1.4.2014) by The Halton, Knowsley, Liverpool, St Helens, Sefton and Wirral Combined Authority Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/865), arts. 1, 15 (with art. 8(4))

[^key-ac988d28e2cdeb8cfcf4ae8ef87cfac5]: S. 88(1)(a): functions made exercisable (with modifications) (15.4.2014) by The Durham, Gateshead, Newcastle Upon Tyne, North Tyneside, Northumberland, South Tyneside and Sunderland Combined Authority Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/1012), arts. 1, 14

[^key-5d499e2282f86fdd33ea23ddb124e686]: S. 88(1)(b): functions made exercisable (with modifications) (15.4.2014) by The Durham, Gateshead, Newcastle Upon Tyne, North Tyneside, Northumberland, South Tyneside and Sunderland Combined Authority Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/1012), arts. 1, 14

[^key-509a68351f42a86a4cd1a4bb917c62f3]: Word in Sch. 10 Pt. 6 Table substituted (4.6.2014) by The West Midlands Integrated Transport Authority (Decrease in Number of Members) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/1180), arts. 1, 2

[^key-64543c73bd1e63a1d928b9c540a37990]: S. 72(5) substituted (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. 7

[^key-6c5cfc06f52e2fed42fdf61f72114995]: Words in s. 73(2) 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. 8

[^key-f1ea656df8b8de7585ffcec673e549b0]: S. 88(1)(a)(b): functions made exercisable (with modifications) (1.4.2016) by The Tees Valley Combined Authority Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/449), arts. 1(a), 9

[^key-5ed3c1fabe773438590567baaf94acb6]: S. 88(1)(a)(b): functions made exercisable (with modifications) (17.6.2016) by The West Midlands Combined Authority Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/653), arts. 1(2), 12

[^key-89d1b187bad4bacc247e7dbcdad3d7d0]: S. 72(5)(a) substituted (31.1.2017 for specified purposes, 1.4.2018 in so far as not already in force) by Policing and Crime Act 2017 (c. 3), s. 183(1)(5)(e), Sch. 2 para. 71; S.I. 2018/227, reg. 4(c)

[^key-4817cabf3bf6df988ec5e4888df912a5]: Words in Sch. 11 para. 2(4) substituted (31.1.2017 for specified purposes, 1.4.2018 in so far as not already in force) by Policing and Crime Act 2017 (c. 3), s. 183(1)(5)(e), Sch. 2 para. 72; S.I. 2018/227, reg. 4(c)

[^key-2233c13cb203c6c9e44dee2bfcd9d758]: S. 88(1)(a)(b): functions made exercisable (with modifications) (9.2.2017) by The West of England Combined Authority Order 2017 (S.I. 2017/126), arts. 1(3), 27

[^key-f955fd54043f0614b516ef6d39887b05]: S. 88(1)(a)(b): functions made exercisable (with modifications) (3.3.2017) by The Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority Order 2017 (S.I. 2017/251), arts. 1(2)(b), 14

[^key-1236737a6bbcabe45dbc712826174c8a]: Words in s. 26(3) substituted (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), ss. 7(6)(a), 183(1)(5)(e); S.I. 2017/399, reg. 2, Sch. para. 3

[^key-5696540483c4adc4b5715f87ad8dc5c0]: S. 26(5)-(8) 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), ss. 7(6)(b), 183(1)(5)(e); S.I. 2017/399, reg. 2, Sch. para. 3

[^key-b59aee0da66780fff8552dba20da44be]: S. 34(7)(ba) substituted (31.1.2017 for specified purposes, 3.4.2017 in so far as not already in force) for word by Policing and Crime Act 2017 (c. 3), ss. 7(7), 183(1)(5)(e); S.I. 2017/399, reg. 2, Sch. para. 3

[^key-f11a0775cf1c25ef315792cb289a9184]: Sch. 10 Pt. 2 repealed (8.5.2017) by The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (Fire and Rescue Functions) Order 2017 (S.I. 2017/469), arts. 1(3), 3(4)

[^key-8fee07f54eed36c6bb4ab559bd760039]: Word in Sch. 10 Pt. VI substituted (25.6.2018) by The Fire and Rescue Authority (Membership) Order 2017 (S.I. 2017/1165), arts. 1(3), 2(2)(a)

[^key-22dc9f9a4e153c413d7fee0305a4e5ed]: Word in Sch. 10 Pt. VI substituted (25.6.2018) by The Fire and Rescue Authority (Membership) Order 2017 (S.I. 2017/1165), arts. 1(3), 2(2)(b)

[^key-e1b7957ef0ddda7bf647a5d48cb6c0d8]: Word in Sch. 10 Pt. VI substituted (25.6.2018) by The Fire and Rescue Authority (Membership) Order 2017 (S.I. 2017/1165), arts. 1(3), 2(2)(c)

[^key-b7abbbd3b1af8b0bbdc580a5009f6608]: Word in Sch. 10 Pt. VI substituted (25.6.2018) by The Fire and Rescue Authority (Membership) Order 2017 (S.I. 2017/1165), arts. 1(3), 2(2)(d)

[^key-032c99197066b20ded65c3d9870f9455]: Word in Sch. 10 Pt. VI substituted (25.6.2018) by The Fire and Rescue Authority (Membership) Order 2017 (S.I. 2017/1165), arts. 1(3), 2(2)(e)

[^key-a3b4dd6b12dc1eb2f1880a026f4f10ac]: Word in Sch. 10 Pt. VI substituted (25.6.2018) by The Fire and Rescue Authority (Membership) Order 2017 (S.I. 2017/1165), arts. 1(3), 2(2)(f)

[^key-1805264e5955ebefb139b7e52b4039dd]: Word in Sch. 10 Pt. VI substituted (25.6.2018) by The Fire and Rescue Authority (Membership) Order 2017 (S.I. 2017/1165), arts. 1(3), 2(2)(g)

[^key-5f239ddef677d1df57803cd484c6ca5d]: S. 88(1)(a)(b): functions made exercisable (with modifications) (2.11.2018) by The Newcastle Upon Tyne, North Tyneside and Northumberland Combined Authority (Establishment and Functions) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/1133), arts. 1, 20 (with art. 28)

[^M_C_685f521b-c096-42c3-f218-67ae0ae461ae]: S. 88(1)(a)(b): functions made exercisable (with modifications) (1.4.2014) by The West Yorkshire Combined Authority Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/864), arts. 1(2), 12

[^key-552358ea769f9808d1d5ab3baeb4cdb0]: S. 88(1)(a)(b): functions made exercisable (with modifications) (20.12.2023) by The York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority Order 2023 (S.I. 2023/1432), arts. 1(2), 26

[^key-ead656aab8c00dd256537dd1005dac94]: S. 72(5)(d) inserted (26.12.2023) by Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023 (c. 55), s. 255(2)(c), Sch. 4 para. 76 (with s. 247)

[^key-a2e0f0c1cf065b73e70593a8a41b12cf]: S. 73(2)(c) inserted (26.12.2023) by Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023 (c. 55), s. 255(2)(c), Sch. 4 para. 77 (with s. 247)

[^key-7df993ee495bb2531002d01921e37b27]: Words in Sch. 2 para. 4 substituted (26.12.2023) by Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023 (c. 55), ss. 240, 255(9)(b) (with s. 247)

[^key-cbbffbd2a99b6e3bdb86adcc3fa72ba9]: S. 88(1)(a)(b): functions made exercisable (with modifications) (28.2.2024) by The East Midlands Combined County Authority Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/232), regs. 1(2), 34

[^key-a44fd116f26336747dac2f4659f851d2]: S. 88(1)(a)(b): functions made exercisable (with modifications) (7.5.2024) by The North East Mayoral Combined Authority (Establishment and Functions) Order 2024 (S.I. 2024/402), arts. 1(3), 48 (with art. 9)

[^key-8ce9f6b992a2a0f9c692e7eba12ab39a]: S. 88(1)(a)(b): functions made exercisable concurrently (with modifications) (5.2.2025) by The Hull and East Yorkshire Combined Authority Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/113), arts. 1(2), 28

[^key-6426623456d6b7ac5abacb1150366c5d]: S. 88(1)(a)(b): functions made exercisable concurrently (with modifications) (5.2.2025) by The Devon and Torbay Combined County Authority Regulations 2025 (S.I. 2025/115), regs. 1(2), 19

[^key-ced2d113083e93136a2e414a18f64418]: S. 88(1)(a)(b): functions made exercisable (with modifications) (5.2.2025) by The Lancashire Combined County Authority Regulations 2025 (S.I. 2025/118), regs. 1(2), 21

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