PART 1General
Meaning of local authority3
1
In England, “local authority” means—
a
where there is, within the meaning of the Local Government Changes for England Regulations 199410, a unitary authority, that authority,
b
where there is not a unitary authority—
i
in a metropolitan district, the council of that district,
ii
in a non-metropolitan county, the council of that county,
iii
in a London borough, F1the Common Council of the City of London,
c
in the City of London, the Common Council, or
d
in the Isles of Scilly, the Council.
2
In Scotland, “local authority” means a council constituted under section 2 of the Local Government etc. (Scotland) Act 199411.
3
In Wales, “local authority” means a county council or a county borough council.