Section 86Z4 Meaning of “local authority”F1
(1)
In this Chapter “local authority” means—
(a)
a district council,
(b)
a county council for an area in England for which there are no district councils,
(c)
a London borough council,
(d)
the Common Council of the City of London, or
(e)
the Council of the Isles of Scilly.
(2)
The Secretary of State may by regulations amend this section for the purpose of changing the meaning in this Chapter of “local authority” in relation to England.
Annotations
Textual amendments
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Pt. 5 Ch. 2A inserted (29.4.2026 for specified purposes) by English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act 2026 (c. 23), s. 108(1)(6), Sch. 31 para. 1 (with Sch. 31 para. 2)