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Explanatory note

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(This note is not part of the Order)

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 specified conditions are fulfilled.

This Order exempts from the requirements of Part I work carried out by a local authority in England pursuant to agreements made under section 5 or 6 of the Highways Act 1980 and agreements made under section 1 of the Local Authorities (Goods and Services) Act 1970 with respect to trunk roads and trunk road connected land.