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The foundational statute for the structure and governance of local government in England & Wales. Established the current system of county and district councils, defines council powers, and provides for byelaws, meetings, and officers.
Pwyntiau allweddol
- Structure of county and district councils
- Council meetings and procedures
- Power to make byelaws
- General power of competence (via Localism Act 2011)
Rhannau ac adrannau
Hanes diwygiadau
2011 — Localism Act 2011
Introduced the general power of competence for eligible local authorities.