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Section 84: Meaning of "local authority" and "principal council" in Part IV.

Local Government Act 2000 · 2000 c. 22View on legislation.gov.uk

Part IV: Elections

In relation to England—

  • "local authority" means a principal council or a parish council,

  • "principal council" means a county council, a district council or a London borough council.

In relation to Wales—

  • "local authority" means a principal council or a community council,

  • "principal council" means a county council or a county borough council.

This section applies for the purposes of this Part.

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