Explanatory note

Under Part I of the Local Government Act 1988 (competition), work falling within certain defined activities may be carried out by local authorities only if particular conditions are fulfilled.

Article 2(1) of this Order exempts from the requirements of Part I the collection of refuse, other cleaning, catering for purposes of schools and welfare, maintenance of ground and repair and maintenance of vehicles, and housing management work of Walsall Metropolitan Borough Council, so long as that work is carried out in their area during the period beginning with the date on which this Order comes into force and ending on 31st March 2001, and article 2(2) exempts the other catering work of that authority so long as it is carried out during the period beginning with 8th July 1998 and ending on 15th April 1999.