Explanatory note

This Order transfers certain properties formerly vested in the Merseyside County Council and, since the abolition of that Council by the Local Government Act 1985, owned by the Merseyside Residuary Body, to the councils of the districts in which they are situated.

Article 2 transfers three derelict land sites to Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council.

Article 3 transfers to Liverpool City Council a driver training centre.

Article 4 transfers to Liverpool City Council any interest of the Residuary Body in the Liverpool city walkways and the statutory functions in respect thereof. It also effects consequential repeals.

Article 5 transfers the sub-soil of highways, and article 6 interests in land, and any rights and liabilities arising from highway construction or improvement agreements, to the appropriate district council.

Article 7 makes provision for the transfer of rights and liabilities associated with property transferred by the Order.