Loudspeakers
C18 Consent of local authorities to the operation of loudspeakers in streets or roads.
1
A local authority may resolve that Schedule 2 is to apply to its area.
2
If a local authority does so resolve, Schedule 2 shall come into force in its area on such date as may be specified for that purpose in the resolution, being a date at least one month after the date on which the resolution is passed.
3
Where a local authority has passed a resolution under this section, the authority shall cause a notice to be published, in two consecutive weeks before the Schedule comes into force in its area, in a local newspaper circulating in the area.
4
The notice shall—
a
state that the resolution has been passed, and
b
set out the general effect of Schedule 2 and, in particular, the procedure for applying for a consent under that Schedule.
5
In this section “local authority” means—
a
in relation to England and Wales—
i
the council of a district,
ii
the council of a London borough,
iii
the Common Council of the City of London,
iv
the Sub-Treasurer of the Inner Temple, or
v
the Under Treasurer of the Middle Temple, and
b
in relation to Scotland, a F1council constituted under section 2 of the Local Government etc. (Scotland) Act 1994.