Section 73 Local authorities.

England, Wales and Scotland

(1)

In this Act the expression “local authority” means—

as respects the city of London, the common council;
F1as respects any London borough, the council of the borough and
elsewhere, the council of the district.

2), (3)

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(4)

In Scotland, the foregoing provisions of this section shall not apply; and the expression “local authority” in the application of this Act to Scotland means F3an islands or a district council.

Annotations

Textual amendments

F1: Words substituted by Local Government Act 1972 (c. 70), Sch. 29 para. 43
F2: S. 73(2)(3) repealed by Local Government Act 1972 (c. 70), Sch. 30
F3: Words substituted by Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973 (c. 65), s. 157

Notes on the whole Act

Textual amendments

F1: Act repealed (1.12.1994) by 1994 c. 40, s. 81, Sch. 17; S.I. 1994/3037, art. 2; and Pts. I, II and s. 67 ceased to have effect (1.12.1994) by 1994 c. 40, ss. 23, 24; S.I. 1994/3037, art. 3