Part 4Parishes

Chapter 2Power to promote well-being

I1I277Extension of power to certain parish councils

1

Section 1 of the Local Government Act 2000 (c. 22) (meaning of local authority in Part 1 of 2000 Act) is amended as follows.

2

The provision of that section becomes subsection (1) of section 1.

3

In subsection (1), after paragraph (a)(v) insert—

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an eligible parish council,

4

After subsection (1) insert—

2

A parish council is “eligible” for the purposes of this Part if the council meets the conditions prescribed by the Secretary of State by order for the purposes of this section.