Local Government Act 1966

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Local Government Act 1966

Local Government Act 1966 (1966 c. 42)

Part I Grants

1—5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

[F1] Ss. 1–5 repealed by Local Government Act 1974 (c. 7), ss. 1(8), 43(2), Sch. 1 Pt. I, Sch. 8

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[F2] S. 6 repealed by General Rate Act 1967 (c. 9), Sch. 14

Specific grants

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[F3] S. 7 repealed by Town and Country Planning Act 1971 (c. 78), Sch. 25

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[F4] S. 8 repealed (subject to a saving in S.I. 1978/1583, art. 4 in relation to grants where at least one instalment was paid before 1.4.1979) by Local Government Act 1974 (c. 7), ss. 8(5), 43(2), Sch. 1 Pt. III para. 10, Sch. 8

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[F5] S. 9 repealed and superseded by Derelict Land Act 1982 (c. 42, SIF 46:4), (E.) ss. 1(2), (W.) 2(3), (E.W.) 2(3), Sch.

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[F6] S. 10 repealed by Local Government Act 1974 (c. 7), ss. 8(5), 43(2), Sch. 1 Pt. III para. 10, Sch. 8

11 Grants for certain expenditure due to ethnic minority population.

[F7] S. 11 substituted (20.9.1993 with effect as mentioned in s. 1(2) of the amending Act) by 1993 c. 27, ss. 1(1)(2), 3(3)

(1) Subject to the provisions of this section the Secretary of State may pay, to local authorities who in his opinion are required to make special provision in the exercise of any of their functions in consequence of the presence within their areas of persons belonging to ethnic minorities whose language or customs differ from those of the rest of the community, grants of such amounts as he may with the consent of the Treasury determine on account of expenditure of such description (being expenditure in respect of the employment of staff) as he may so determine.

(2) This section shall apply to a fire and rescue authority created by an order under section 4A of the Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004, the London Fire Commissioner a police and crime commissioner, the Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime , a joint authority established by Part 4 of the Local Government Act 1985, an economic prosperity board established under section 88 of the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009 and a combined authority established under section 103 of that Act as it applies to a local authority.

[F8] Words in s. 11(2) inserted (31.1.2017 for specified purposes, 3.4.2017 in so far as not already in force) by Policing and Crime Act 2017 (c. 3), s. 183(1)(5)(e), Sch. 1 para. 16; S.I. 2017/399, reg. 2, Sch. para. 38

[F9] Words in s. 11(2) substituted (31.1.2017 for specified purposes, 1.4.2018 in so far as not already in force) by Policing and Crime Act 2017 (c. 3), s. 183(1)(5)(e), Sch. 2 para. 26; S.I. 2018/227, reg. 4(c)

[F10] Words in s. 11(2) inserted (1.4.1995) by 1994 c. 29, s. 43, Sch. 4 Pt. I para. 3; S.I. 1994/3262, art. 4(1) , Sch. (with art. 4(2)-(8))

[F11] Words in s. 11(2) substituted (16.1.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), s. 157(1), Sch. 16 para. 84; S.I. 2011/3019, art. 3, Sch. 1 (with Sch. 2 para. 19)

[F12] Words in s. 11(2) substituted (17.12.2009) by Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009 (c. 20), s. 148(6), Sch. 6 para. 4; S.I. 2009/3318, art. 2(c)

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[F13] Ss. 12, 13 repealed by Statute Law (Repeals) Act 1975 (c. 10), Sch. Pt. VIII

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[F14] S. 14 repealed by Education Act 1980 (c. 20, SIF 41:1), s. 38(6), Sch. 7

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[F15] S. 15 repealed by Statute Law (Repeals) Act 1989 (c. 43), s. 1(1), Sch. 1 Pt. IV

16—26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

[F16] Ss. 16–26 repealed by General Rate Act 1967 (c. 9), Sch. 14

27—34. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

[F17] Pt. III (ss. 27–34) repealed by Highways Act 1980 (c. 66, SIF 59), s. 343(3), Sch. 25

Part IV Miscellaneous and General

35 Amendment of certain enactments relating to licences.

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[F18] S. 35(1) repealed by Statute Law (Repeals) Act 1974 (c. 22), Sch. Pt. XI

(2) The enactments mentioned in the first column of Part II of Schedule 3 to this Act (which specify fees or maximum fees for licences, certificates or permits to which those enactments relate or for registration under those enactments) may be amended, by an order made by the Minister specified in relation to the enactment in question in the second column of the said Part II, so as to vary any sum specified by that enactment or so as to provide that any sum payable under that enactment shall cease to be so payable; and an order under this subsection may be limited to such cases as may be specified by the order and may make different provision for different cases specified by the order.

(3)(4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

[F19] S. 35(3)(4) repealed by Post Office Act 1969 (c. 48), s. 141, Sch. 11 Pt. II

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[F20] S. 36 repealed by Local Government Act 1988 (c. 9, SIF 81:1), s. 41, Sch 7 Pt. IV

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[F21] S. 37 repealed by Statute Law (Repeals) Act 1978 (c. 45), s. 1(1), Sch. 1 Pt. XII

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[F22] S. 38 repealed by General Rate Act 1967 (c. 9), Sch. 14

39 Application of Act to Isles of Scilly.

The provisions of this Act shall have effect in relation to the Isles of Scilly subject to such modifications as the Minister may by order direct, . . .

[F23] Words repealed by Statute Law (Repeals) Act 1978 (c. 45), s. 1(1), Sch. 1 Pt. XII

40 Orders, regulations and rules.

(1) Any power conferred on a Minister by this Act to make an order, . . . shall be exercisable by statutory instrument.

[F24] Words repealed by Statute Law (Repeals) Act 1989 (c. 43), s. 1(1), Sch. 1 Pt. IV

(2) An order under any provision of this Act, . . . , may be revoked or varied by a subsequent order under that provision.

[F24] Words repealed by Statute Law (Repeals) Act 1989 (c. 43), s. 1(1), Sch. 1 Pt. IV

(3) Any statutory instrument containing . . . an order under section . . . , . . . , 35 . . . of this Act shall be subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament.

[F24] Words repealed by Statute Law (Repeals) Act 1989 (c. 43), s. 1(1), Sch. 1 Pt. IV

[F25] Figures repealed by General Rate Act 1967 (c. 9), Sch. 14

[F24] Words repealed by Statute Law (Repeals) Act 1989 (c. 43), s. 1(1), Sch. 1 Pt. IV

[F26] Words repealed by Local Government Act 1988 (c. 9, SIF 81:1), s. 41, Sch. 7 Pt. IV

41 Interpretation.

(1) In this Act, except where the contrary intention appears, the following expressions have the meanings hereby assigned to them respectively, that is to say—

[F27] Definition repealed by Statute Law (Repeals) Act 1989 (c. 43), s. 1(1), Sch. 1 Pt. IV

[F28] Words repealed by Statute Law (Repeals) Act 1978 (c. 45), s. 1(1), Sch. 1 Pt. XII

[F29] Words repealed by Local Government Act 1985 (c. 51, SIF 81:1), ss. 1, 102, Sch. 17

[F30] Words in defintion of local authority in s. 41(1) inserted (1.4.1996) by 1994 c. 19, s. 66(6), Sch. 16 para. 27 (with ss. 54(5)(7), 55(5), Sch. 17 paras. 22(1), 23(2)); S.I. 1996/396, art. 4

[F31] Definition repealed by Statute Law (Repeals) Act 1989 (c. 43), s. 1(1), Sch. 1 Pt. IV

(2)(3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

[F32] S. 41(2)(3) repealed by Statute Law (Repeals) Act 1989 (c. 43), s. 1(1), Sch. 1 Pt. IV

(4) References in this Act to any enactment are references to that enactment as amended by or under any subsequent enactment.

42 Expenses.

There shall be defrayed out of moneys provided by Parliament—

(a) any sums required for the payment of grants under this Act or of other expenses of a Minister under this Act; and

(b) any increase attributable to the provisions of this Act in the sums payable out of such moneys under any other Act.

43 †Consequential amendments and repeals.

[F33] S. 43 repealed (22.7.2004) by Statute Law (Repeals) Act 2004 (c. 14), Sch. 1 Pt. 10 Group 3

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44 Short title and extent.

(1) This Act may be cited as the Local Government Act 1966.

(2) This Act shall not extend to Scotland or Nothern Ireland.

SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 1 . . .

[F34] Sch. 1 repealed by Local Government Act 1974 (c. 7), ss. 1(8), 43(2), Sch. 1 Pt. I, Sch. 8

SCHEDULE 2 . . .

[F35] Sch. 2 repealed by General Rate Act 1967 (c. 9), Sch. 14

SCHEDULE 3 Licences etc.

Part I Enactments ceasing to have effect . . .

[F36] Sch. 3 Pt. I repealed by Statute Law (Repeals) Act 1974 (c. 22), Sch. Pt. XI

Part II Variation of Fees for Licences, Registration etc.

	Enactments specifying fees	Relevant Minister
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2.	. . .
3.	. . .	The Treasury.
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7.	. . .
8.	Section 5 of the Pedlars Act 1871.
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10.	. . .
11.	. . .
12.	. . .	The Secretary of State.
13.	Section 5(1) of the Official Secrets Act 1920.
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15.	. . .
16.	. . .	The Secretary of State.
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24—26.	. . .
27.	. . .
28.	. . .
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31.	. . .
32.	. . .

[F37] Words in Sch. 3 Pt. II repealed (1.8.2007) by Regulatory Reform (Game) Order 2007 (S.I. 2007/2007), art. 1(1), Sch. para. 1(j)

[F38] Sch. 3 Pt. II para. 2 repealed by Late Night Refreshment Houses Act 1969 (c. 53), Sch.

[F39] Sch. 3 Pt. II paras. 3, 5 repealed by Consumer Credit Act 1974 (c. 39), s. 192(4), Sch. 5

[F37] Words in Sch. 3 Pt. II repealed (1.8.2007) by Regulatory Reform (Game) Order 2007 (S.I. 2007/2007), art. 1(1), Sch. para. 1(j)

[F39] Sch. 3 Pt. II paras. 3, 5 repealed by Consumer Credit Act 1974 (c. 39), s. 192(4), Sch. 5

[F40] Sch. 3 Pt. II para. 6 repealed by Theatres Act 1968 (c. 54), Sch. 3

[F41] Sch. 3 Pt. II para. 7 repealed by Local Government, Planning and Land Act 1980 (c. 65, SIF 81:1, 2), s. 194, Sch. 34 Pt. VI

[M1] 1871 c. 96.

[F42] Sch. 3 Pt. II paras. 9, 17, 18 repealed (5.11.1993) by 1993 c. 50, s. 1(1), Sch. 1 Pt.VII.

[F43] Sch. 3 Pt. II para. 10 repealed by Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1982 (c. 30, SIF 81:1, 2), s. 47, Sch. 7 Pt. I

[F44] Sch. 3 Pt. II paras. 11, 14, 16 repealed by Local Government Act 1974 (c. 7), Sch. 8

[F45] Sch. 3 Pt. II para. 12 repealed by Cinemas Act 1985 (c. 13, SIF 45A), ss. 24(2), 25, Sch. 3

[M2] 1920 c. 75.

[F44] Sch. 3 Pt. II paras. 11, 14, 16 repealed by Local Government Act 1974 (c. 7), Sch. 8

[F46] Sch. 3 Pt. II para. 15 repealed by Local Government, Planning and Land Act 1980 (c. 65, SIF 81:1, 2), s. 194, Sch. 34 Pt. VI

[F44] Sch. 3 Pt. II paras. 11, 14, 16 repealed by Local Government Act 1974 (c. 7), Sch. 8

[F42] Sch. 3 Pt. II paras. 9, 17, 18 repealed (5.11.1993) by 1993 c. 50, s. 1(1), Sch. 1 Pt.VII.

[F47] Sch. 3 Pt. II para. 19 repealed by Firearms Act 1968 (c. 27), Sch. 7

[F48] Sch. 3 Pt. II para. 20 repealed (1.9.1992) by Charities Act 1992 (c. 41), s. 78(2), Sch. 7; S.I. 1992/1900, art. 2, Sch. 1 and Appendix thereto.

[F49] Sch. 3 Pt. II paras. 21, 24–26, 28 repealed by Local Government Act 1974 (c. 7), Sch. 8

[F50] Sch. 3 Pt. II para. 22 repealed (5.11.1993) by 1993 c. 50, s. 1(1), Sch. 1 Pt. VIII.

[F51] Sch 3. para. 23 repealed (1.9.2007) by Gambling Act 2005 (c. 19), Sch. 17 (with ss. 352, 354); S.I. 2006/3272, art. 2(4)(5), Sch. 04 (as amended by S.I. 2007/1157, arts. 7- 12; S.I. 2007/2169, arts. 007- 011 )

[F49] Sch. 3 Pt. II paras. 21, 24–26, 28 repealed by Local Government Act 1974 (c. 7), Sch. 8

[F52] Sch. 3 Pt. II para. 27 repealed by Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1982 (c. 30, SIF 81:1, 2), s. 47, Sch. 7 Pt. I

[F49] Sch. 3 Pt. II paras. 21, 24–26, 28 repealed by Local Government Act 1974 (c. 7), Sch. 8

[F53] Sch. 3 Pt. II para. 29 repealed by Local Government Act 1988 (c. 9, SIF 81:1), s. 41, Sch. 7 Pt. IV

[F54] Sch. 3 Pt. II para. 30 repealed by Nursing Homes Act 1975 (c. 37), s. 22, Sch. 3

[F55] Sch. 3 Pt. II para. 31 repealed by Health and Social Services and Social Security Adjudications Act 1983 (c. 41), s. 30, Sch. 10 Pt. I

[F56] Sch. 3 Pt. II para. 32 repealed by Local Government, Planning and Land Act 1980 (c. 65, SIF 81:1, 2), s. 194, Sch. 34 Pt. VI

SCHEDULE 4 . . .

[F57] Sch. 4 repealed by General Rate Act 1967 (c. 9), Sch. 14

SCHEDULE 5 Consequential Amendments

[F58] Sch. 5 repealed (22.7.2004) by Statute Law (Repeals) Act 2004 (c. 14), Sch. 1 Pt. 10 Group 3

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The Town and Country Planning Act 1959

[F58] Sch. 5 repealed (22.7.2004) by Statute Law (Repeals) Act 2004 (c. 14), Sch. 1 Pt. 10 Group 3

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SCHEDULE 6 . . .

[F59] Sch. 6 repealed by Statute Law (Repeals) Act 1974 (c. 22), Sch. Pt. XI