Search Legislation

Local Authorities (Land) Act 1963

Status:

This is the original version (as it was originally enacted).

1Extension of power of local authorities to acquire land by agreement

(1)The purposes for which a local authority may acquire land under section 157 of the Local Government Act 1933 (which authorises a local authority to acquire by agreement land immediately required by the authority for the purpose of any of their functions under the said Act of 1933 or any other public general Act) shall include the purpose of any of their functions under a local Act.

(2)The purposes for which a local authority may acquire land under section 158 of the said Act of 1933 (which empowers a local authority to acquire by agreement land in advance of their requirements for any purpose for which they are authorised to acquire land by the said Act of 1933 or any other public general Act, but, by virtue of section 22 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1959, only, in the case of land outside their area, with the consent of and subject to any conditions imposed by the appropriate Minister as defined in the said section 158) shall include any purpose for which they are authorised to acquire land by any local Act

Back to top

Options/Help

Print Options

Close

Legislation is available in different versions:

Latest Available (revised):The latest available updated version of the legislation incorporating changes made by subsequent legislation and applied by our editorial team. Changes we have not yet applied to the text, can be found in the ‘Changes to Legislation’ area.

Original (As Enacted or Made): The original version of the legislation as it stood when it was enacted or made. No changes have been applied to the text.

Close

Opening Options

Different options to open legislation in order to view more content on screen at once

Close

More Resources

Access essential accompanying documents and information for this legislation item from this tab. Dependent on the legislation item being viewed this may include:

  • the original print PDF of the as enacted version that was used for the print copy
  • lists of changes made by and/or affecting this legislation item
  • confers power and blanket amendment details
  • all formats of all associated documents
  • correction slips
  • links to related legislation and further information resources
Close

More Resources

Use this menu to access essential accompanying documents and information for this legislation item. Dependent on the legislation item being viewed this may include:

  • the original print PDF of the as enacted version that was used for the print copy
  • correction slips

Click 'View More' or select 'More Resources' tab for additional information including:

  • lists of changes made by and/or affecting this legislation item
  • confers power and blanket amendment details
  • all formats of all associated documents
  • links to related legislation and further information resources