Part III.—Administration of Law

Local Supervision

Definition and Powers of Local Authority

C267C1 Definition of local authority.

The local authority for the purposes of this Act, shall be—

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In the city of London, F10... the court of the Lord Mayor and aldermen of the said city; and

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In a London borough, the council of the borough; and

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Outside Greater London F2and a metropolitan county , the council of a county F3or county borough; and

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In a metropolitan county, the F8fire and rescue authority;F11...

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69C3†Duty of local authority and power of officer.

It shall be the duty of every local authority to carry into effect within their jurisdiction the powers vested in them under this Act.

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Annotations:
Amendments (Textual)
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Words repealed by S.I. 1974/1885, Sch. 1

Modifications etc. (not altering text)
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A dagger appended to a marginal note means that it is no longer accurate

F1270 Expenses of local authority.

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