# The Local Government Reorganisation (Property) (Greater Manchester) Order 1987, Article 5: Land held by the abolished council for environmental purposes


(1) Any land (other than land described in Schedule 2 to this Order) which was, immediately before 1st April 1986, held by the abolished council for any purpose mentioned in paragraph (2) shall vest in the local council.
(2) The purposes referred to in paragraph (1) are the purposes of the functions of the abolished Council relating to—
Parks (including country parks)
Open spaces and burial grounds
Caravan sites
Camping sites
Picnic sites
Sporting and recreational facilities
The improvement of derelict, neglected or unsightly land.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1987/1446/article/5 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/local-government-reorganisation-property-greater-manchester-order-1987/article-5
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