Local Government Act 1988

Type Public General Act
Publication 1988-03-24
Last updated 2026-02-04
State In force
Department Statute Law Database
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  • (a) one maintained under the Public Libraries and Museums Act 1964 ; or
  • (b) one established under the Public Libraries Consolidation (Scotland) Act 1887 , or one to which that Act applies.
  • (3A) In sub-paragraph (2) above “police establishment” means a building or part of a building used by police for the performance of their functions (whether as a police station or police training establishment or otherwise).
  • (4) In sub-paragraph (2) above . . ., “dwelling” and, subject to sub-paragraph (5) below, “residential establishment” have the same meanings as in paragraph 2(2) above.
  • (5) In sub-paragraph (2) above “residential establishment” includes, in relation to Scotland, a hostel provided under section 13 of the Education (Scotland) Act 1980 .
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  • (1) The provision of legal services by legal staff falls within section 2(2)(j) above.
  • (2) For the purposes of sub-paragraph (1) above, without prejudice to the generality of the term, “legal services” includes—
  • (a) legal advice to any of the following, namely—
  • (i) a defined authority or its elected members;
  • (ii) any committee or sub-committee of a defined authority, or any other group of persons which reports to such an authority, committee or sub-committee; and
  • (iii) any officer or department of a defined authority;
  • (b) legal advice to any other person in relation to the discharge of any functions of a defined authority;
  • (c) legal work in or in connection with any criminal or civil proceedings before any court or tribunal or at any inquiry;
  • (d) conveyancing work in relation to property of any kind;
  • (e) legal work in connection with any of the following, namely—
  • (i) contracts or agreements of any kind;
  • (ii) matters relating to property of any kind;
  • (iii) a defined authority’s insurance arrangements;
  • (iv) statutory orders, notices and byelaws and, in Scotland, management rules under sections 112 to 118 of the Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 ; and
  • (v) local or personal Bills or, in Scotland, private legislation within the meaning of section 82 of the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973 ; and
  • (f) legal work in connection with the provision of a legal service for a defined authority otherwise than by a member of its own staff.
  • (3) In sub-paragraph (1) above “legal staff” means any of the following, or any person under their management or control, namely—
  • (a) solicitors, legal executives, barristers and advocates;
  • (b) licensed conveyancers within the meaning of the Administration of Justice Act 1985 ; and
  • (c) qualified conveyancers within the meaning of section 23 of the Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Scotland) Act 1990 .
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  • (1) The provision of construction and property services in connection with the development, maintenance or management of relevant land falls within section 2(2)(k) above.
  • (2) For the purposes of sub-paragraph (1) above, “construction and property services” means services in any of the following fields, namely–
  • (a) architecture (including landscape architecture);
  • (b) engineering;
  • (c) valuation;
  • (d) property management; and
  • (e) surveying (including quantity and building surveying), being services which fall within sub-paragraph (3) below and are not excluded by sub-paragraph (4) below.
  • (3) Services fall within this sub-paragraph if they consist of or are provided for the purposes of, or in connection with, any of the following, namely–
  • (a) the giving of advice to any of the following–
  • (i) a defined authority or its elected members;
  • (ii) any committee or sub-committee of a defined authority, or any other group of persons which reports to such an authority, committee or sub-committee; and
  • (iii) any officer or department of a defined authority;
  • (b) the giving of advice to any other person in relation to the discharge of any functions of a defined authority;
  • (c) the establishment and management of capital and revenue programmes for the development and maintenance of relevant land;
  • (d) the design and planning of development projects and maintenance work, including feasibility studies, investigatory work and the preparation of plans, costings and reports;
  • (e) the management of such projects and such work, including finance and contract management;
  • (f) the management of relevant land, excluding the management of local authority housing (as defined in paragraph 9 above); and
  • (g) the procuring, monitoring or supervision of, or the arranging of payment for, any services which fall within paragraphs (a) to (f) above and are provided for a defined authority by any person.
  • (4) The following services are excluded by this sub-paragraph–
  • (a) any services provided in pursuance of section 6 of the Highways Act 1980 (delegation etc of functions with respect to trunk roads) or in pursuance of section 4 of the Roads (Scotland) Act 1984 (agreements between authorities); and
  • (b) any services provided for the purposes of, or in conection with, sewerage functions carried out on behalf of sewerage undertakers in pursuance of arrangements entered into for the purposes of section 97 of the Water Industry Act 1991 .
  • (5) The following are “relevant land” for the purposes of this paragraph–
  • (a) land which is occupied by a defined authority;
  • (b) land in which such an authority has or is seeking to acquire an interest;
  • (c) land for the maintenance or management of which such an authority assumes responsibility by agreement;
  • (d) highways for which such an authority is the highway authority and which are maintainable at the public expense; and
  • (e) public roads within the meaning of the Roads (Scotland) Act 1984 in relation to which such an authority is the local roads authority.

FINANCIAL SERVICES

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  • (1) The provision of services consisting of, or provided for the purposes of, or in connection with, any of the following, (and only the following) falls within section 2(2)(1) above, namely
  • (a) financial advice to any of the following, namely—
  • (i) a defined authority or its elected members;
  • (ii) any committee or sub-committee of a defined authority, or any other group of persons which reports to such an authority, committee or sub-committee; and
  • (iii) any officer or department of a defined authority;
  • (b) financial advice to any other person in relation to the discharge of any functions of a defined authority;
  • (c) accounting services including, in particular, the completion of statutory accounts and the maintenance of appropriate financial records;
  • (d) the administration of direct and indirect taxation for a defined authority;
  • (e) the development and maintenance of financial information and management systems;
  • (f) audit services including, in particular, liaison with external auditors and other appropriate bodies;
  • (g) the administration, collection and recovery of non-domestic rates, council tax, water and sewerage charges or rates, community charges and general rates;
  • (h) the provision of payroll facilities;
  • (i) subject to sub-paragraph (2) below, the determination, administration and making of payments, including arranging abatements and rebates;
  • (j) the collection of income and the recovery of debts;
  • (k) the administration of a defined authority’s pension fund including, in particular, the management of investments and actuarial services;
  • (l) the arrangement and management of borrowing and investment and the monitoring of cash-flow;
  • (m) the administration of a defined authority’s insurance arrangements;
  • (n) financial consultancy work including, in particular, research;
  • (o) the procurement, monitoring or supervision of, or the arranging of payment for, any services which fall within paragraphs (a) to (n) above and are provided for a defined authority by any person.
  • (2) The activities described in sub-paragraph (1)(i) above do not fall within section 2(2)(1) above where they relate to
  • (a) mandatory and discretionary awards made pursuant to the Education Act 1962 ;
  • (b) education maintenance allowances payable pursuant to the Scholarship and Other Benefits Regulations 1977 or bursaries, scholarships or other allowances payable pursuant to section 49 of the Education (Scotland) Act 1980 ;
  • (c) clothing grants payable pursuant to section 5 of the Education (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1948 or section 54 of the Education (Scotland) Act 1980;
  • (d) free school meals and milk provided pursuant to section 22 of the Education Act 1980 or section 53 of the Education (Scotland) Act 1980; or
  • (e) board and lodging fees payable pursuant to section 111 of the Education Reform Act 1988 or section 52 of the Education (Scotland) Act 1980.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES

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  • (1) The provision of information technology services falls within section 2(2)(m) above.
  • (2) For the purposes of sub-paragraph (1) above, “information technology services” means services which are designed to secure for a defined authority the availability or application of information technology.
  • (3) Without prejudice to the generality of sub-paragraph (2) above, information technology services include services which consist of or are provided for the purposes of, or in connection with, any of the following
  • (a) giving advice in relation to information technology to any of the following—
  • (i) a defined authority or its members;
  • (ii) any committee or sub-committee of a defined authority, or any other group of persons which reports to such an authority, committee or sub-committee; and
  • (iii) any officer or department of a defined authority;
  • (b) giving advice to any person as to the application of information technology;
  • (c) assessing a defined authority’s requirements for information technology, and keeping those requirements under review, including appraising any such technology for the time being in use;
  • (d) arranging for information technology to be available to meet the requirements of a defined authority;
  • (e) developing information technology;
  • (f) maintaining equipment used in connection with information technology.
  • (4) In this paragraph “information technology” means any computer, telecommunications or other technology the principal use of which is the recording, processing and communication of information by electronic means.

PERSONNEL SERVICES

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  • (1) Provision of the following services (and only the following) falls within section 2(2)(n) above—
  • (a) personnel advice to any of the following, namely —
  • (i) a defined authority or its elected members;
  • (ii) any committee or sub-committee of a defined authority, or any other group of persons which reports to such an authority, committee or sub-committee; and
  • (iii) any officer or department of a defined authority;
  • (b) personnel advice to any other person in relation to the discharge of any functions of a defined authority;
  • (c) conducting organisational and method studies and work studies including, in particular, conducting management service reviews and preparing business plans;
  • (d) human resource management including, in particular, recruitment, monitoring, assessment and appraisal;
  • (e) personnel research;
  • (f) developing and maintaining statistical and managerial information systems:
  • (g) subject to sub-paragraph (2) below, training a defined authority’s employees including, in particular, arranging, monitoring and evaluating training and development programmes;
  • (h) developing and maintaining employee relations policies, practices and procedures;
  • (i) personnel work in connection with any of the following, namely
  • (i) pay and other employee benefits including, in particular, superannuation benefits;
  • (ii) terms and conditions of employment;
  • (iii) health and safety policies and procedures;
  • (iv) employee welfare policies and procedures including, in particular, occupational health services; and
  • (v) redundancy arrangements and agreements;
  • (j) procuring, monitoring or supervising any services which fall within paragraphs (a) to (i) above and are provided for a defined authority by any person.
  • (2) The activities described in sub-paragraph (1)(g) above do not fall within section 2(2)(n) above where they relate to—
  • (a) the ordinary supervision of trainees or other employees; or
  • (b) the training of fire-fighting members of fire brigades.

An executive of a local authority (within the meaning of Part II of the Local Government Act 2000).

In the application of this Schedule to England and Wales, “local authority” means—

and includes a residuary body established by Part VII of the Local Government Act 1985.

Effect of and appeals against prohibition orders.

These repeals shall have effect in accordance with section 29 of and Schedule 3 to this Act.

Editorial notes

[^c13388161]: Act: Transfer of functions (1.7.1999) by S.I. 1999/672, art. 2, Sch. 1

[^c13388211]: Pt. I repealed (E.W.) (27.7.1999 with effect in accordance with ss. 21, 27 of the amending Act) by 1999 c. 27, ss. 21(1)(b), 34, Sch. 2(1), Note

[^c13394291]: Pt. II (ss. 17-23) applied (temp. until 1.4.1996) by S.I. 1995/789, art. 2, Sch. para. 10 Pt. II (ss. 17-23): power to apply conferred (1.9.1997) by 1997 c. 50, s. 44, Sch. 4 para. (h)(ii); S.I. 1997/1930, art. 3

[^c13394341]: S. 17 power to modify conferred (27.9.1999 in relation to E. and in relation to W. for specified purposes only and otherwise 1.10.1999) by 1999 c. 27, s. 19(1); S.I. 1999/2169, art. 3(2), Sch. 2; S.I. 1999/2815, art. 2

[^c13394351]: S. 17 extended (1.4.1995) by S.I. 1995/401, art. 18, Sch. para. 12

[^c13394361]: 1984 c. 55.

[^c13394371]: 1959 c. 24.

[^c13394391]: S. 17(8): words in definition of "industrial dispute" substituted (16.10.1992) by Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992 (c. 52), ss. 300(2), 302, Sch. 2 para. 38(a)

[^c13394401]: Words in s. 17(8) substituted (16.10.1992) by Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992 (c. 52), ss. 300(2), 302, Sch. 2 para. 38(b)

[^c13394541]: 1972 c. 70.

[^c13394551]: Words in s. 19(6) inserted (11.7.2001 for E., 1.4.2002 for W.) by The Local Authorities (Executive and Alternative Arrangements) (Modification of Enactments and Other Provisions) (England) Order 2001 (S.I. 2001/2237), art. 18(1) and The Local Authorities (Executive and Alternative Arrangements) (Modification of Enactments and Other Provisions) (Wales) Order 2002 (S.I. 2002/808), art. 17(1)

[^c13394561]: 1973 c. 65.

[^c13394571]: 1985 c. 68.

[^c13394581]: 1987 c. 26.

[^c13394591]: 1976 c. 74.

[^c13394841]: 1985 c. 68.

[^c13394851]: 1987 c. 26.

[^c13394861]: 1985 c. 69.

[^c13394871]: S. 24(5)(a)(c) repealed (1.10.1996) by 1996 c. 52, s. 227, Sch. 19 Pt. I; S.I. 1996/2402, art. 3

[^c13394881]: S. 24(5)(b) repealed by Housing Act 1988 (c. 50, SIF 61), s. 140(2), Sch. 18

[^c13394901]: 1985 c. 68.

[^c13394911]: 1985 c. 70.

[^c13394921]: 1984 c. 58.

[^c13394931]: S. 24(6): words in definition of “local authority” substituted (S.) (1.4.1996) by 1994 c. 39, s. 180(1), Sch. 13 para. 156(5)(a); S.I. 1996/323, art. 4(1)(b)(c)

[^c13394941]: S. 24(6): words in definition of “local housing authority” substituted (S.) (1.4.1996) by 1994 c. 39, s. 180(1), Sch. 13 para. 156(5)(b); S.I. 1996/323, art. 4(1)(b)(c)

[^c13394951]: 1973 c. 65.

[^c13394961]: 1968 c. 16.

[^c13394971]: 1985 c. 68.

[^c13394981]: 1984 c. 58.

[^c13395081]: S. 25 excluded (11.9.1996 for specified purposes and otherwise 16.12.1997) by 1996 c. 53, s. 132(7); S.I. 1996/2352, art. 2(2); S.I. 1997/2846, art. 2

[^c13395091]: Words inserted by Local Government and Housing Act 1989 (c. 42, SIF 81:1), s. 194(1), Sch. 11 para. 96

[^c13395101]: S. 25(2)(b) substituted by Water Act 1989 (c. 15, SIF 130), ss. 58(7), 101(1), 141(6), 160(1)(2)(4), 163, 189(4)–(10), 190, 193(1), Sch. 25 para. 79(2), Sch. 26 paras. 3(1)(2), 17, 40(4), 57(6), 58

[^c13395111]: Words in s. 25(2)(b) substituted (E.W.) (1.12.1991) by Water Consolidation (Consequential Provisions) Act 1991 (c. 60, SIF 130), ss. 2(1), 4(2), Sch. 1 para. 48

[^c13395141]: 1985 c. 68.

[^c13395151]: 1987 c. 26.

[^c13395161]: Words repealed by Local Government and Housing Act 1989 (c. 42, SIF 81:1, 2), s. 194(4), Sch. 12 Pt. II

[^c13395171]: Words repealed by Local Government and Housing Act 1989 (c. 42, SIF 81:1, 2), s. 194(4), Sch. 12 Pt. II

[^c13395191]: Words inserted by Housing Act 1988 (c. 50, SIF 61), s. 132(7)

[^c13395201]: 1959 c. 53.

[^c13395211]: 1973 c. 65.

[^c13395221]: 1972 c. 70.

[^c13395231]: 1985 c. 68.

[^c13395241]: 1987 c. 26.

[^c13395251]: 1986 c. 10.

[^c13395301]: S. 30 repealed (E.W.) (11.9.1998) by 1998 c. 18, ss. 54(3), 55(2), Sch. 5

[^c13395431]: 1982 c. 30.

[^c13395441]: 1973 c. 50.

[^c13395451]: 1973 c. 65.

[^c13395471]: S. 36 repealed (5.11.1993) by 1993 c. 50, s. 1(1), Sch. 1 Pt. II

[^c13395581]: Words in Sch. 1 para. 1(1) omitted (1.5.1994) by Environmental Protection Act 1990 (c. 43, SIF 46:4), ss. 162(1), 164(3), Sch. 15 para. 27(a); S.I. 1994/1096, art. 2(1) and expressed to be repealed (prosp.) by 1990 c. 43, s. 162(2), Sch. 16 Pt. II

[^c13395591]: Words in Sch. 1 para. 1(2)(a) substituted (1.5.1994) by Environmental Protection Act 1990 (c. 43, SIF 46:4), s. 162(1), Sch. 15 para. 27(b); S.I. 1994/1096, art. 2(1)

[^c13395601]: Words in Sch. 1 para. 1(3) substituted (1.5.1994) by Environmental Protection Act 1990 (c. 43, SIF 46:4), s. 162(1), Sch. 15 para. 27(c); S.I. 1994/1096, art. 2(1)

[^c13395611]: Sch. 1 para. 1(4) omitted (1.5.1994) by Environmental Protection Act 1990 (c. 43, SIF 46:4), s. 162(1), 164(3), Sch. 15 para. 27(d); S.I. 1994/1096, art. 2(1) and expressed to be repealed (prosp.) by 1990 c. 43, s. 162(2), Sch. 16 Pt. II

[^c13395751]: Words in Sch. 1 para. 2(2)(b) substituted (20.8.1995) by S.I. 1995/1915, art. 3(1)

[^c13395761]: Words in Sch. 1 para. 2(4)(b) repealed (1.4.1993) by National Health Service and Community Care Act 1990 (c. 19, SIF 113:2), s. 66(2), Sch. 10; S.I. 1992/2975, art. 2 (2), Sch.

[^c13395771]: Sch. 1 para. 2(4)(c) substituted (E.W.) (14.10.1991) by Children Act 1989 (c. 41, SIF 20), s. 108(5), Sch. 13 para. 72; S.I. 1991/828, art. 3(2)

[^c13395781]: 1968 c. 49.

[^c13395791]: Sch. 1 para. 2(6) substituted (20.8.1995) by S.I. 1995/1915, art. 3(2)

[^c13395801]: 1964 c.48. Section 13 is amended by paragraph 2 of Schedule 5 to the Police and Magistrates's Courts Act 1994 (c.29).

[^c13395811]: 1967 c.77.

[^c13395821]: 1980 c. 66.

[^c13395831]: 1982 c. 43.

[^c13395841]: 1984 c. 27.

[^c13395851]: 1970 c. 44.

[^c13395861]: 1983 c. 41.

[^c13395871]: 1968 c. 49.

[^c13395881]: 1948 c. 29.

[^c13395891]: 1968 c. 46.

[^c13395901]: 1968 c. 49.

[^c13395911]: 1977 c. 49.

[^c13395921]: 1983 c. 41.

[^c13395931]: Words substituted by Education Reform Act 1988 (c. 40, SIF 41:1), ss. 231(7), 235(6), 237(1), Sch. 12 para. 107

[^c13395941]: 1980 c. 44.

[^c13395951]: Sch. 1 para. 6A inserted (10.11.1994) by S.I. 1994/2884, art. 2(2)

[^c13395961]: 1984 c.27.

[^c13395971]: 1991 c.40.

[^c13395981]: Section 63A is inserted by section 44(1) of the Road Traffic Act 1991.

[^c13395991]: SCh. 1 para. 7A inserted (10.11.1994) by S.I. 1994/2884, art. 2(2)

[^c13396021]: Sch. 1 para. 8 added by S.I. 1989/2488, art. 2(2)

[^c13396081]: Sch. 1 para. 8 excluded (temp. from 5.4.1999 to 1.11.1999) by S.I. 1999/777, art. 2

[^c13396091]: Words in Sch. 1 para. 8(3)(a) substituted (1.11.1996) by 1996 c. 56, ss. 582(1), 583(2), Sch. 37 Pt. I para. 68 (with s. 1(4))

[^c13396101]: Words in Sch. 1 para. 8(3)(a)(i) substituted (28.7.2000 for specified purposes, 1.4.2001 for E. for all other purposes and 1.4.2001 for W. for all other purposes) by 2000 c. 21, s. 149, Sch. 9 para. 13 (with s. 150); S.I. 2001/654, art. 2(2), Sch. Pt. II; S.I. 2001/1274, art. 2(1), Sch. Pt. I

[^c13396111]: Words in Sch. 1 para. 8(5) substituted (1.9.1999) by 1998 c. 31, s. 140(1), Sch. 30 para. 15; S.I. 1999/2323, art. 2(1), Sch. 1

[^c13396181]: Sch. 1 para. 9 inserted (23.6.1994) by S.I. 1994/1671, art. 2(2)

[^c13396191]: Section 96 was substituted by section 121 of the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 (c.28).

[^c13396201]: Section 60 was substituted by section 146 of the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993

[^c13396211]: Section 99A was inserted by section 122 of the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993; section 58A was inserted by section 147 of that Act; section 100 was amended by paragraph 16(1) and (2) of Schedule 3 to the Housing and Planning Act 1986 (c.63) and paragraph 66 of Schedule 11 to the Local Government and Housing Act 1989 (c.42).

[^c13396221]: 1985 c.68.

[^c13396231]: 1987 c.26.

[^c13396241]: Sch. 1 para. 9(3): definition of “introductory tenancy” inserted (12.2.1997) by S.I. 1997/74, art. 2, Sch. para. 4(a)

[^c13396251]: Sch. 1 para. 9(3): words in definition of “tenancy” inserted (12.2.1997) by S.I. 1997/74, art. 2, para. 4(b)

[^c13396261]: Sch. 1 para. 9(3): words in definition of “vacant property” inserted (12.2.1997) by S.I. 1997/74, art. 2, Sch. para. 4(c)

[^c13396311]: Sch. 1 para. 10 inserted (10.11.1994) by S.I. 1994/2884, art. 2(4)

[^c13396321]: 1964 c.75.

[^c13396331]: 1887 c.42.

[^c13396341]: Sch. 1 para. 10(3A) inserted (20.7.1995) by S.I. 1995/1915, art. 3(3)

[^c13396351]: Words in Sch. 1 para. 10(4) omitted (20.7.1995) by S.I. 1995/1915, art. 3(4)

[^c13396361]: 1980 c.44.

[^c13396371]: Sch. 1 para. 11 inserted (10.11.1994) by S.I. 1994/2884, art. 2(4)

[^c13396381]: 1982 c.45.

[^c13396391]: 1973 c.65.

[^c13396401]: 1985 c.61.

[^c13396411]: 1990 c.40.

[^c13396421]: Sch. 1 para. 12 inserted (11.11.1994) by S.I. 1994/2888, art. 2(2)

[^c13396431]: 1980 c. 66

[^c13396441]: 1984 c. 54

[^c13396451]: 1991 c. 56

[^c13396461]: Sch. 1 para. 13 inserted (20.7.1995) by S.I. 1995/1915, art. 4

[^c13396471]: 1962 c.12.

[^c13396481]: S.I. 1977/1443.

[^c13396491]: 1980 c.44.

[^c13396501]: 1948 c.40.

[^c13396511]: 1980 c.20.

[^c13396521]: 1988 c.40.

[^c13396531]: Sch. 1 para. 14 inserted (20.7.1995) by S.I. 1995/1915, art. 4

[^c13396541]: Sch. 1 para. 15 inserted (20.7.1995) by S.I. 1995/1915, art. 4

[^c13396551]: Sch. 2 extended (5.7.1994) by 1994 c. 19, ss. 39, 66(2)(b), Sch. 13 para. 25(c) (with ss. 54(5)(7), 55(5), Sch. 17 paras. 22(1), 23(2))

[^c13398171]: Words in Sch. 2 inserted (11.7.2001 for E., 1.4.2002 for W.) by The Local Authorities (Executive and Alternative Arrangements) (Modification of Enactments and Other Provisions) (England) Order 2001 (S.I. 2001/2237), art. 18(2) and The Local Authorities (Executive and Alternative Arrangements) (Modification of Enactments and Other Provisions) (Wales) Order 2002 (S.I. 2002/808), art. 17(2)

[^c13398181]: Words in Sch. 2 inserted (8.5.2000) by 1999 c. 29, s. 80 (with Sch. 12 para. 9(1)); S.I. 2000/801, art. 2(2)(b), Sch. Pt. 2

[^c13398231]: Words in Sch. 2 repealed (1.4.1994) by 1993 c. 35, s. 307(1)(3), Sch. 19 para. 110, Sch. 21 Pt. II; S.I. 1994/507, art. 4, Sch. 2, Appendix

[^c13398241]: Words repealed by Education Reform Act 1988 (c. 40, SIF 41:1), ss. 231(7), 235(6), 237(2), Sch. 13 Pt. I

[^c13398251]: Words in Sch. 2 repealed (S.) (1.4.1996) by 1994 c. 39, s. 180(2), Sch. 14; S.I. 1996/323, art. 4(1)(a), Sch. 1

[^c13398261]: Words repealed by Housing (Scotland) Act 1988 (c. 43, SIF 61), ss. 1, 3(1)(3), s. 72(3), Sch. 2 para. 17, Sch. 10

[^c13398271]: Words in Sch. 2 inserted (19.9.1995) by 1995 c. 25, ss. 65(7), 125(2), Sch. 8 para. 8(3)

[^c13398281]: Words in Sch. 2 repealed (1.4.1997) by 1995 c. 25, s. 120(3), Sch. 24 (with ss. 7(6), 115, 117); S.I. 1996/2560, art. 2, Sch.

[^c13398301]: Words in Sch. 2 inserted (S.) (1.4.1996) by 1994 c. 39, s. 180(1), Sch. 13 para. 156(6)(a); S.I. 1996/323, art. 4(1)(b)(c)

[^c13398311]: Words in Sch. 2 inserted (S.) (8.9.2000) by 2000 asp 10, ss. 36, 37(1), Sch. 5 para. 13 (with s. 32); S.S.I. 2000/312, art. 2

[^c13398321]: Words in Sch. 2 inserted (1.4.1996) by 1994 c. 19, s. 20(4), Sch. 6 Pt. II para. 20 (with ss. 54(7), 55(7), Sch. 17 paras. 22(1), 23(2)); S.I. 1996/396, art. 3, Sch. 1

[^c13398331]: 1990 c. 8.

[^c13398351]: 1968 c. 73.

[^c13398361]: Words in Sch. 2 substituted (1.4.2001) by 2000 c. 43, s. 74, Sch. 7 para. 82; S.I. 2001/919, art. 2(f)(ii)

[^c13398371]: 1972 c. 70.

[^c13398631]: 1985 c. 51.

[^c13398641]: Words in Sch. 2 substituted (S.) (1.4.1996) by 1994 c. 39, s. 180(1), Sch. 13 para. 156(6)(b); S.I. 1996/323, art. 4(1)(b)(c)

[^c13398651]: 1973 c. 65.

[^c13398661]: Sch. 2: words in definition of “water development board” repealed (S.) (1.4.1996) by 1994 c. 39, s. 180(2), Sch. 14; S.I. 1996/323, art. 4(1)(a), Sch. 1

[^c13398671]: Sch. 3 paras. 7(2)(3), 15(a) repealed by Local Government and Housing Act 1989 (c. 42, SIF 81:1), s. 194(4), Sch. 12 Pt. II Note 3

[^c13398701]: Sch. 4 repealed (E.W.) (11.9.1998) by 1998 c. 18, ss. 54(3), 55(2), Sch. 5

[^c13398711]: 1982 c. 32.

[^c13398721]: 1980 c. 65.

[^c16572971]: S. 17 modified (W.) (31.3.2002 with application as mentioned in art. 1(2)) by The Local Government Best Value (Exclusion of Non-commercial Considerations) (Wales) Order 2002 (S.I. 2002/678), art. 2

[^c16668841]: Word in s. 25(2)(f)(ii) repealed (19.7.2002) by The Regulatory Reform (Housing Assistance) (England and Wales) Order 2002 (S.I. 2002/1860), arts. 1(2), 15, Sch. 6

[^c16670151]: S. 25(2)(f)(iv) and preceding word inserted (19.7.2002) by The Regulatory Reform (Housing Assistance) (England and Wales) Order 2002 (S.I. 2002/1860), arts. 1(2), 9, Sch. 1 para. 3

[^c18068261]: Sch. 3 paras. 11-17 repealed (23.10.2002) by The Scottish Public Services Ombudsman Act 2002 (asp 11), s. 25, Sch. 6 para. 10; S.S.I. 2002/467, art. 2

[^c18068271]: Sch. 3 paras. 11-17 repealed (23.10.2002) by The Scottish Public Services Ombudsman Act 2002 (asp 11), s. 25, Sch. 6 para. 10; S.S.I. 2002/467, art. 2

[^c18068281]: Sch. 3 paras. 11-17 repealed (23.10.2002) by The Scottish Public Services Ombudsman Act 2002 (asp 11), s. 25, Sch. 6 para. 10; S.S.I. 2002/467, art. 2

[^c18068291]: Sch. 3 paras. 11-17 repealed (23.10.2002) by The Scottish Public Services Ombudsman Act 2002 (asp 11), s. 25, Sch. 6 para. 10; S.S.I. 2002/467, art. 2

[^c18068301]: Sch. 3 paras. 11-17 repealed (23.10.2002) by The Scottish Public Services Ombudsman Act 2002 (asp 11), s. 25, Sch. 6 para. 10; S.S.I. 2002/467, art. 2

[^c18068311]: Sch. 3 paras. 11-17 repealed (23.10.2002) by The Scottish Public Services Ombudsman Act 2002 (asp 11), s. 25, Sch. 6 para. 10; S.S.I. 2002/467, art. 2

[^c18068321]: Sch. 3 paras. 11-17 repealed (23.10.2002) by The Scottish Public Services Ombudsman Act 2002 (asp 11), s. 25, Sch. 6 para. 10; S.S.I. 2002/467, art. 2

[^key-03f9f6390a382936e82998f772cafaae]: S. 32 repealed: (E.W.) (27.7.1999 with effect in accordance with ss. 21, 27 of the amending Act) by 1999 c. 27, ss. 21(1)(c), 34, Sch. 2(1), Note; and (S.) (1.4.2003) by Local Government in Scotland Act 2003 (asp 1), ss. 60(1)(f), 62(2); S.S.I. 2003/134, art. 2(1), sch.

[^key-04fc108d9c5c9c2c9db4bbcf87bf2fff]: Sch. 6 repealed (1.4.2003) by Local Government in Scotland Act 2003 (asp 1), ss. 60(1)(f), 62(2); S.S.I. 2003/134, art. 2(1), sch.

[^key-08aa5abfd02c61bcd67593c1569510dc]: Sch. 3 para. 5(3) repealed (1.4.2008) by Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007 (c. 28), s. 245(5), Sch. 18 Pt. 14; S.I. 2008/917, art. 2(v)(ii)

[^key-0b0f2117ecbbfdfad09dd3f812e88dfd]: S. 17(9) repealed (5.4.2011) by Equality Act 2010 (c. 15), s. 216(3), Sch. 26 para. 10(a), Sch. 27 Pt. 1 (with ss. 6(4), 205); S.I. 2011/1066, art. 2(g)(i)

[^key-0feb64b96a2f0d81bd2e2b0ba9db5a1f]: Words in Sch. 2 substituted (E.W.) (9.2.2009) by Local Transport Act 2008 (c. 26), s. 134(4), Sch. 4 para. 55(2)(a); S.I. 2009/107, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 Pt. 1

[^key-1100f94b29a23321f01c510c4d08fec6]: Words in Sch. 2 inserted (E.W.) (9.2.2009) by Local Transport Act 2008 (c. 26), s. 134(4), Sch. 4 para. 55(2)(b); S.I. 2009/107, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 Pt. 1

[^key-137a3912f15a0c70515c588b94ba1c63]: Words in Sch. 1 para. 1(1) repealed (1.4.2015 for S.) by Environmental Protection Act 1990 (c. 43), s. 164(3), Sch. 16 Pt. 2; S.S.I. 2015/72, art. 2(2)(c)(i)

[^key-14af12fbf8fce3cec23b74f213c1a2e8]: Words in s. 25(2)(c) substituted (1.3.2007) by National Health Service (Consequential Provisions) Act 2006 (c. 43), s. 8(2), Sch. 1 para. 103 (with Sch. 3 Pt. 1)

[^key-1e874f7b080c21dd70f3d82c7b9b4ec4]: S. 39 repealed (6.4.2008) by Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act 2005 (c. 16), s. 108(3), Sch. 5 Pt. 6; S.I. 2008/956, art. 2(b)

[^key-263547f31d77d2e1a30735593050421c]: S. 33 repealed: (S.) (1.4.2003) by Local Government in Scotland Act 2003 (asp 1), ss. 60(1)(f), 62(2); S.S.I. 2003/134, art. 2(1), sch.; and (E.W.) (18.11.2003 for E., 27.11.2003 for W.) by Local Government Act 2003 (c. 26), s. 128(6), Sch. 7 para. 8, Sch. 8 Pt. 1; S.I. 2003/2938, art. 3(a)(i)(ii) (with art. 8, Sch.); S.I. 2003/3034, art. 2, Sch. 1 Pt. 1

[^key-3176865fbfa08620f15eaa2ce17b677e]: Words in s. 17(5)(h) substituted (S.) (1.5.2005) by Building (Scotland) Act 2003 (asp 8), s. 59(1), sch. 6 para. 19 (with s. 53); S.S.I. 2004/404, art. 2(1)

[^key-31d0cb7594f88c31d8dfdba6248ec883]: Words in Sch. 2 substituted (1.12.2008) by Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (c. 17), s. 325(1), Sch. 8 para. 43; S.I. 2008/3068, art. 2(1)(w)(3) (with arts. 6-13)

[^key-3a20ed9105e4753eb630a8830e6da061]: Words in Sch. 2 inserted (15.1.2012) by Localism Act 2011 (c. 20), s. 240(1)(l), Sch. 22 para. 23

[^key-41c41f32f954c0399ca6f70ab2357869]: S. 17(5)(b) excluded (S.) (1.4.2003) by Local Government in Scotland Act 2003 (asp 1), s. 7(1)(2)62(2); S.S.I. 2003/134, art. 2(1), sch.

[^key-41ca11bf468a351a9c424a4cb9abe235]: Sch. 3 para. 5(2) repealed (1.4.2008) by Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007 (c. 28), s. 245(5), Sch. 18 Pt. 14; S.I. 2008/917, art. 2(v)(ii)

[^key-483a959da270c5ad66862410ee6121dc]: S. 17(1): power to disapply conferred (12.3.2024) by Procurement Act 2023 (c. 54), ss. 116(2)(3), 127(2); S.I. 2024/361, reg. 2(q)

[^key-5249a15ca61b41e4cee79e44423992c1]: S. 18 repealed (5.4.2011) by Equality Act 2010 (c. 15), s. 216(3), Sch. 26 para. 11, Sch. 27 Pt. 1 (with ss. 6(4), 205); S.I. 2011/1066, art. 2(g)(i)

[^key-52d6087735d80d87f85447205ff1f3e5]: Words in Sch. 2 omitted (16.1.2012) by virtue of Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), s. 157(1), Sch. 16 para. 179; S.I. 2011/3019, art. 3, Sch. 1 (with Sch. 2 para. 53)

[^key-5b6a0e60b108b696ea2fc033f7c44960]: Words in Sch. 2 inserted (1.4.2008) by The Offender Management Act 2007 (Consequential Amendments) Order 2008 (S.I. 2008/912), art. 1, Sch. 1 para. 8(2)

[^key-619f2cac8094425672d7662da0cfdeda]: Sch. 3 para. 5(7) repealed (1.4.2008) by Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007 (c. 28), s. 245(5), Sch. 18 Pt. 14; S.I. 2008/917, art. 2(v)(ii)

[^key-62873a936e88f403b19125b26c70b5fb]: Words in Sch. 2 inserted (17.12.2009) by Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009 (c. 20), s. 148(6), Sch. 6 para. 73; S.I. 2009/3318, art. 2(c)

[^key-635e31158d8d81b76dd03466e599e950]: S. 28 repealed: (S.) (29.3.2001) by 2000 asp 7, s. 36(1), Sch. 4 (with s. 31); S.S.I. 2001/113, art. 2(c)(d); and (18.11.2003) by Local Government Act 2003 (c. 26), s. 128(2)(f)(ii), Sch. 8 Pt. 1

[^key-6f8914ec887f5ef2f2f6a5a4993e5192]: Sch. 3 para. 5(6) repealed (1.4.2008) by Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007 (c. 28), s. 245(5), Sch. 18 Pt. 14; S.I. 2008/917, art. 2(v)(ii)

[^key-748da6cf2c6f30c0f30bb0e48fb96fde]: S. 17(5)(a) excluded (S.) (1.4.2003) by Local Government in Scotland Act 2003 (asp 1), s. 7(1)(2)62(2); S.S.I. 2003/134, art. 2(1), sch.

[^key-7ae357497360bd017833d04a5dd7aff3]: S. 26(2A) inserted (1.4.2010) by The Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (Registration of Local Authorities) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/844), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 20

[^key-8a68d80d6ba815e481d15346d215573e]: Words in Sch. 2 substituted (E.W.) (1.10.2004 except in relation to W., 10.11.2004 for W.) by Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004 (c. 21), s. 61, Sch. 1 para. 65; S.I. 2004/2304, art. 2; S.I. 2004/2917, art. 2

[^key-906055fecb8dc8909203b439d2749d62]: S. 38 repealed (22.7.2004) by Statute Law (Repeals) Act 2004 (c. 14), Sch. 1 Pt. 17 Group 1

[^key-9097db81468b7d43bca9640399ce6383]: Sch. 1 para. 1(4) repealed (1.4.2015 for S.) by Environmental Protection Act 1990 (c. 43), s. 164(3), Sch. 16 Pt. 2; S.S.I. 2015/72, art. 2(2)(c)(ii)

[^key-92582a82c1b51f822402a5a6e6606b50]: Words in Sch. 2 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. 80; S.I. 2018/227, reg. 4(c)

[^key-97ba2eaa04264c159768bb03c4d7732a]: S. 17(10) inserted (5.4.2011) by Equality Act 2010 (c. 15), s. 216(3), Sch. 26 para. 10(b) (with ss. 6(4), 205); S.I. 2011/1066, art. 2(g)(i)

[^key-b2c00215c296a6db25e06be7beedafec]: S. 17(5)(h) ceases to have effect in part (S.) (1.4.2003) by virtue of Local Government in Scotland Act 2003 (asp 1), ss. 7(3), 62(2); S.S.I. 2003/134, art. 2(1), sch.

[^key-be1934703f5272fa0b353a326a461756]: S. 17(11) inserted (E.W.) (31.1.2013) by Public Services (Social Value) Act 2012 (c. 3), ss. 2, 4(3); S.I. 2012/3173, art. 2

[^key-be2cc50ad815cd6b0a9035974df85878]: Words in Sch. 2 inserted (E.W.) (26.12.2023) by Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023 (c. 55), s. 255(2)(c), Sch. 4 para. 91 (with s. 247)

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