Section 8 Powers of local authority in relation to the provision of childcareI1

(1)

An English local authority may—

(a)

assist any person who provides or proposes to provide childcare;

(b)

make arrangements with any other person for the provision of childcare;

(c)

F1... provide childcare.

(2)

The assistance which a local authority may give under subsection (1)(a) includes financial assistance; and the arrangements which a local authority may make under subsection (1)(b) include arrangements involving the provision of financial assistance by the authority.

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(4)

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(5)

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(6)

In exercising their functions under this section, an English local authority must have regard to any guidance given from time to time by the Secretary of State.

Annotations

Textual amendments

F1: Words in s. 8(1)(c) omitted (26.12.2023) by virtue of Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023 (c. 55), ss. 241(a), 255(9)(b) (with s. 247)
F2: S. 8(3)-(5) omitted (26.12.2023) by virtue of Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023 (c. 55), ss. 241(b), 255(9)(b) (with s. 247)

Commencement

I1: S. 8 in force at 1.10.2007 by S.I. 2007/2717, art. 2(a)