# The Local Government Finance (Scotland) Order 2026, Introduction: Introductory text


Draft Order laid before the Scottish Parliament under paragraph 2(3) of schedule 12 of the Local Government Finance Act 1992 (asp 14), for approval by resolution of the Scottish Parliament.
LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Made 2026
Coming into force 2026
The Scottish Ministers make the following Order in exercise of the powers conferred by paragraphs 1 and 9(4) of schedule 12 of the Local Government Finance Act 1992 and all other powers enabling them to do so.
In accordance with paragraph 2(2) of that schedule, they have consulted with such associations of local authorities as appear to them to be appropriate.
In accordance with section 2(3) of that schedule, a draft of this Order has been laid before, and approved by resolution of, the Scottish Parliament.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/sdsi/2026/9780111065501/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/draft-local-government-finance-scotland-order-2026/introduction
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