# The Local Authorities (Armorial Bearings) Order 1980, Introduction: Introductory text


LOCAL GOVERNMENT, ENGLAND AND WALES
Made 13th October 1980
Coming into Operation 21st October 1980
At the Court at Buckingham Palace, the 13th day of October 1980
Present,
The Queen's Most Excellent Majesty in Council
Her Majesty, by virtue and in exercise of the powers conferred on Her by section 247 of the Local Government Act 1972, is pleased, by and with the advice of Her Privy Council, to order, and it is hereby ordered, as follows:—

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1980/1506/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/local-authorities-armorial-bearings-order-1980/introduction
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