# The Local Authorities (Closure of Accounts) (Wales) Order 1995, Note: Explanatory note


(This note is not part of the Order)
The Local Government (Wales) Act 1994 reorganises local government in Wales with effect from 1st April 1996. On that date the new councils established by the 1994 Act will take over the administration of local government from the existing authorities which will be abolished. This Order designates new councils who will be responsible for the closure of accounts of old authorities as specified.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/1043/note (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/local-authorities-closure-of-accounts-wales-order-1995/note
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