# Local Government Act 2000, Section 84: Meaning of “local authority” and “principal council” in Part IV.


(1) In relation to England—
“local authority” means a principal council or a parish council,
“principal council” means a county council, a district council or a London borough council.
(2) In relation to Wales—
“local authority” means a principal council or a community council,
“principal council” means a county council or a county borough council.
(3) This section applies for the purposes of this Part.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/22/section/84 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/local-government-act-2000/section-84
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