5Objective relating to general functionsU.K.
(1)[F1In exercising their functions under sections 6 to 10 the Secretary of State and the Welsh Ministers have] the objective of securing that local authorities in England and Wales exercise their relevant functions—
(a)effectively,
(b)in a way which does not give rise to unnecessary burdens, and
(c)in a way which conforms with the principles in subsection (2).
(2)Those principles are that—
(a)regulatory activities should be carried out in a way which is transparent, accountable, proportionate and consistent;
(b)regulatory activities should be targeted only at cases in which action is needed.
Textual Amendments
F1Words in s. 5(1) substituted (2.2.2012) by The Local Better Regulation Office (Dissolution and Transfer of Functions, Etc.) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/246), arts. 1(2), 2, 4(2), Sch. 1 para. 3 (with Sch. 2)