http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/26/section/15Local Government Act 2003An Act to make provision about finance, and other provision, in connection with local and certain other authorities; to provide for changing the dates of local elections in 2004; to amend the Audit Commission Act 1998; and for connected purposes.texttext/xmlenStatute Law Database2026-04-13Expert Participation2026-03-26
Local Government Act 2003s. 18(2A)Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007Sch. 14 para. 5(2)(b)s. 245(5)Local Government Act 2003s. 24(1)Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007Sch. 14 para. 5(3)s. 245(5)Local Government Act 2003s. 24(2)Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007Sch. 14 para. 5(3)s. 245(5)
Part 1Capital finance <Abbreviation Expansion="Et cetera" xml:lang="la">etc</Abbreviation> and accountsChapter 1Capital finance etc<Emphasis>Supplementary</Emphasis>Guidance
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1
In carrying out its functions under this Chapter, a local authority shall have regard—
a
to such guidance as the Secretary of State may issue, and
b
to such other guidance as the Secretary of State may by regulations specify for the purposes of this provision.
2
The power under subsection (1)(b) is not to be read as limited to the specification of existing guidance.
Pt. 1 modified (26.5.2018) by The Bournemouth, Dorset and Poole (Structural Changes) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/648), arts. 1, 21(2)(c), 36(2)(c)
Pt. 1 modified (25.5.2018) by The West Suffolk (Local Government Changes) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/639), arts. 1, 17(2)(c)
Pt. 1 applied (18.3.2022) by The Cumbria (Structural Changes) Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/331), arts. 1(1), 18(2)(c)
Meaning of “local authority” in Pt. 1 modified (28.3.2008) by Bedfordshire (Structural Changes) Order 2008 (S.I. 2008/907), arts. 1, 20(7)(c)
Pt. 1 modified (23.5.2019) by The Buckinghamshire (Structural Changes) Order 2019 (S.I. 2019/957), arts. 1, 15(2)
Meaning of “local authority” in Pt. 1 modified (5.3.2008) by Cheshire (Structural Changes) Order 2008 (S.I. 2008/634), arts. 1, 9(9)(c)
Pt. 1 applied (15.1.2014) by Humber Bridge Act 2013 (c. vi), ss. 1(1), 8(4)
S. 15 in force at 18.11.2003 for E. by S.I. 2003/2938, art. 3(a) (with art. 8, Sch.)
Pt. 1 modified (25.5.2018) by The East Suffolk (Local Government Changes) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/640), arts. 1, 17(2)(c)
S. 15 in force at 27.11.2003 for W. for the purpose of and in relation to financial years beginning on or after 1.4.2004 by S.I. 2003/3034, art. 2, Sch. 1 Pt. I (with Sch. 2 para. 3)
Pt. 1 modified (14.2.2020) by The Northamptonshire (Structural Changes) Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/156), arts. 1, 17(2)(c)
Pt. 1 modified (26.5.2018) by The Somerset West and Taunton (Local Government Changes) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/649), arts. 1, 17(2)(c)
Pt. 1 applied in part (with modifications) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), Sch. 2 para. 7A(4)(7)(8), Sch. 4 para. 4A(4)(5) (as inserted (13.5.2014) by Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 (c. 12), ss. 141(1)(2), 185(1))
Pt. 1 modified (10.3.2026) by The Surrey (Structural Changes) Order 2026 (S.I. 2026/264), arts. 1(1), 28(2)(c), 40(2)(c)