# The New Towns Act 1981 (Local Authority Oversight) Regulations 2018, Regulation 2: Interpretation


In these Regulations—
“the 1981 Act” means the New Towns Act 1981;
“locally-led new town” means a new town, designated by order under section 1 of the 1981 Act (designation of areas), in relation to which the Secretary of State has appointed an oversight authority; and
“oversight authority” means one or more local authorities appointed by the Secretary of State to oversee the development of a new town pursuant to section 1A(2) of the 1981 Act (local authority to oversee development of new town).

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukdsi/2018/9780111169995/regulation/2 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/draft-new-towns-act-1981-local-authority-oversight-regulations-2018/regulation-2
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