Statutory Instruments
LOCAL GOVERNMENT, ENGLAND AND WALES
Made
11th July 1995
Coming into force
For the purposes of articles 2(2), 4, 6(1), (3) and (4) and 9 to 12
12th July 1995
For all other purposes
1st April 1997
Whereas the Local Government Commission for England, acting pursuant to section 15(4) of the Local Government Act 1992(1), has submitted to the Secretary of State a report on its review of the county of Buckinghamshire together with its recommendations:
And whereas the Secretary of State has decided to give effect, with modifications, to the recommendations in respect of the borough of Milton Keynes(2):
Now, therefore, the Secretary of State, in exercise of the powers conferred on him by sections 17(3), 18(3)(a) and 26 of the Local Government Act 1992, and of all other powers enabling him in that behalf, hereby makes the following Order, a draft of which has been laid before, and approved by a resolution of, each House of Parliament:
Section 245 of the 1972 Act enables district councils to petition Her Majesty for the grant of borough status. The non-metropolitan district of Milton Keynes has been granted that status.
As amended by sub-sections 39(4) and (5) of the Police and Magistrates' Courts Act 1994 c. 29