Any authority on whom functions are conferred under section 3 or 4 above must, in exercising those functions, have regard to any guidance given to the authority for the purpose by the appropriate person.]
Textual Amendments
F1S. 4A inserted (18.10.2005 for E., 16.3.2006 for W. for specified purposes, 27.10.2006 for W. in so far as not already in force) by Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act 2005 (c. 16), ss. 13, 108(1), 108(2); S.I. 2005/2896, art. 3(c) (with art. 4); S.I. 2006/768, art. 3; S.I. 2006/2797, art. 2(c) (with art. 8); S.I. 2005/2896, art. 3(c) (with art. 4); S.I. 2006/768, art. 3; S.I. 2006/2797, art. 2(c) (with art. 8)