(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].
Textual Amendments
F1Words in s. 8(5)(b) substituted (S.) (1.4.1996) by 1994 c. 39, s. 180(1), Sch. 13 para. 183(2); S.I. 1996/323, art. 4(1)(b)(c)
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1S. 8: functions of local authority may be responsibility of an executive of the authority (E.)(16.11.2000) by virtue of S.I. 2000/2853, reg. 3(1), Sch. 2