Section 8 Consent of local authorities to the operation of loudspeakers in streets or roads.C1

England, Wales and Scotland

(1)

A local authority may resolve that Schedule 2 is to apply to its area.

(2)

If a local authority does so resolve, Schedule 2 shall come into force in its area on such date as may be specified for that purpose in the resolution, being a date at least one month after the date on which the resolution is passed.

(3)

Where a local authority has passed a resolution under this section, the authority shall cause a notice to be published, in two consecutive weeks before the Schedule comes into force in its area, in a local newspaper circulating in the area.

(4)

The notice shall—

(a)

state that the resolution has been passed, and

(b)

set out the general effect of Schedule 2 and, in particular, the procedure for applying for a consent under that Schedule.

(5)

In this section “local authority” means—

(a)

in relation to England and Wales—

(i)

the council of a district,

(ii)

the council of a London borough,

(iii)

the Common Council of the City of London,

(iv)

the Sub-Treasurer of the Inner Temple, or

(v)

the Under Treasurer of the Middle Temple, and

(b)

in relation to Scotland, a F1council constituted under section 2 of the Local Government etc. (Scotland) Act 1994.

Annotations

Textual amendments

F1: Words in s. 8(5)(b) substituted (S.) (1.4.1996) by 1994 c. 39, s. 180(1), Sch. 13 para. 183(2); S.I. 1996/323, art. 4(1)(b)(c)

Modifications

C1: S. 8: functions of local authority may be responsibility of an executive of the authority (E.)(16.11.2000) by virtue of S.I. 2000/2853, reg. 3(1), Sch. 2