# The County Borough of Caerphilly (Electoral Arrangements) Order 2026, Article 2: Interpretation


(1) In this Order—
“the 1972 Act” (“Deddf 1972”) means the Local Government Act 1972;
“the 2013 Act” (“Deddf 2013”) means the Democracy and Boundary Commission Cymru etc. Act 2013;
“electoral ward” (“ward etholiadol”) means any area for which councillors are elected to Caerphilly County Borough Council.
(2) Words and expressions used in this Order have the same meaning as they have in Part 3 of the 2013 Act, except so far as a contrary intention appears.
(3) The provisions in this Order take precedence over any conflicting provision in any previous statutory instrument made under section 58(2) of the 1972 Act or order made under section 37(1) of the 2013 Act.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/wsi/2026/126/article/2 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/county-borough-of-caerphilly-electoral-arrangements-order-2026/article-2
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