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Localism Act 2011

Localism Act 2011

2011 CHAPTER 20

Commentary

Part 1: Local Government

Chapter 1: General powers of authorities
Section 8: Interpretation of Chapter

22.Section 8 defines local authorities for the purposes of the Chapter. These are the bodies that will have the new power. This list does not include local authorities in Wales. By restricting the definition to ‘eligible’ parish councils, the section provides power for the Secretary of State to set conditions by order (subject to the affirmative procedure) as to which to parish councils will have the general power.

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