# The Local Authorities (Armorial Bearings) Order 1997, Introduction: Introductory text


LOCAL GOVERNMENT, ENGLAND AND WALES
Made 19th March 1997
Coming into force 9th April 1997
At the Court at Buckingham Palace, the 19th day of March 1997
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/1997/862/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/local-authorities-armorial-bearings-order-1997/introduction
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