Explanatory Note

(This note is not part of the Order)

This Order confers fresh powers of compulsory acquisition on West Yorkshire Passenger Transport Executive and Leeds City Council for the purposes of the works authorised by the Leeds Supertram Act 1993. Powers of compulsory acquisition under that Act expired on 26th July 1998.

The Order also authorises a realignment of Chadwick Street and Waterloo Street in the City of Leeds, and makes other ancillary provision for the tramway authorised by the 1993 Act, including provision continuing the effect of certain agreements made between the Executive and petitioners against the Bill for the 1993 Act.

Copies of the land plans, the works plan and the book of reference may be inspected during normal office hours at the offices of the Executive, Wellington House, 40–50 Wellington Street, Leeds, LS1 2DE.