# The Islwyn (Pontllanfraith and Blackwood Communities) Order 1991, Introduction: Introductory text


LOCAL GOVERNMENT, ENGLAND AND WALES
CHANGES IN LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREAS
Made 20th February 1991
Coming into force 18th March 1991
Whereas a water-course forming a boundary line between two areas of local government has been altered so as to affect its character as a boundary line;
And whereas the Secretary of State for Wales, after consultation with the Local Government Boundary Commission for Wales under section 73(2) of the Local Government Act 1972 is satisfied that, having regard to the alteration, a new boundary line may conveniently be adopted:
Now therefore the Secretary of State for Wales, in exercise of his powers under section 73(2) of the said Act, as so applied, and of all other powers enabling him in that behalf, hereby makes the following Order:—

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/366/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/islwyn-pontllanfraith-and-blackwood-communities-order-1991/introduction
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