In this Order—

• “the Act” means the Local Government Act 1992;

• “the 1972 Act” means the Local Government Act 19724;

• “Brighton” means the borough of Brighton and “the Brighton Council” means the council of that borough;

• “East Sussex” means the non-metropolitan county of East Sussex and “the County Council” means the council of that county;

• “East Sussex district” means a district in East Sussex;

• “Hove” means the borough of Hove and “the Hove Council” means the council of that borough;

• “the preliminary period” means the period beginning with the relevant date and ending immediately before the reorganisation date;

• “the relevant date” means 6th May 1996;

• “relevant provision” means a provision in any subordinate legislation made under the Act or made, in connection with the Act or such provision, under any other enactment;

• “the reorganisation date” means 1st April 1997; and

• “subordinate legislation” has the same meaning as in section 21 of the Interpretation Act 19785.