Introductory text

These Regulations are made in exercise of the powers conferred by sections 96(4)(d) and (5), 97(1), (2)(a), (b) and (c) and (3) and 98(2) of the Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act 2005 (“the 2005 Act”)^f1. In the case of section 96, these powers are exercised in accordance with section 100(1) of the Local Government Act 2003^f2.

The Secretary of State is the appropriate person in relation to England, as defined in section 98(1)(a) of the 2005 Act.

The Secretary of State has, in respect of regulations 2 and 3, consulted the authorities to which these Regulations are to apply and such other persons as he thinks fit, in accordance with section 96(9) of the 2005 Act.

In accordance with section 98(4) of the 2005 Act, a draft of this instrument has been laid before, and approved by a resolution of, each House of Parliament.