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UK Act of Parliament
1982
United Kingdom
Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1982
At a glance
Enforced by
What's here
12 compliance obligations, 5 practical guides across 2 topics · 5 journeys
Penalty landscape
3 of 12 obligations carry a fine up to £1,000. 4 carry different penalties and 5 have no criminal penalty — flagged in the list below.
Who this Act binds
Business-side actors with duties under this Act, ranked by how often they appear.
- Any Person 7
- Occupier 1
- Applicant 1
- Trader 1
Plus 2 non-business duties on Crown ministers, regulators, local authorities or tribunals — shown collapsed under each section below.
Step-by-step journeys using this legislation
Walkthroughs that take you from a real business situation to compliance.
Relevant guidance
Practical guides for businesses affected by this Act, ordered by how closely they engage with it.
Supporting — topic alignment
3 guidesMentioned in related content
2 guidesOther Acts binding the same actors
For each actor bound by this Act, the other UK Acts that bind them most often. Useful for understanding the full compliance landscape facing each role.
Any Person also bound by 749 other Acts (top 5 shown)
- Human Medicines Regulations 2012 2012 110 duties
- Licensing Act 2003 2003 105 duties
- Merchant Shipping Act 1995 1995 97 duties
- Road Traffic Act 1988 1988 95 duties
- Air Navigation Order 2016 2016 86 duties
Occupiers also bound by 101 other Acts (top 5 shown)
- Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (England/Wales comparison) 2005 23 duties
- Fire Safety (Scotland) Regulations 2006 2006 21 duties
- Avian Influenza and Influenza of Avian Origin in Mammals (England) (No. 2) Order 2006 2006 15 duties
- Nitrate Pollution Prevention Regulations 2015 2015 13 duties
- Highways Act 1980 1980 12 duties
Applicants also bound by 146 other Acts (top 5 shown)
- Insolvency (England and Wales) Rules 2016 2016 22 duties
- Value Added Tax Regulations 1995 1995 20 duties
- Human Medicines Regulations 2012 2012 20 duties
- Space Industry Regulations 2021 2021 12 duties
- Infrastructure Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 2017 2017 10 duties
Traders also bound by 219 other Acts (top 5 shown)
- Value Added Tax Regulations 1995 1995 952 duties
- TULRCA 1992 1992 39 duties
- Companies Act 2006 2006 39 duties
- Consumer Contracts (Information, Cancellation and Additional Charges) Regulations 2013 2013 39 duties
- The Customs (Import Duty) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018 2018 33 duties
What this Act requires
Sections that create concrete duties on businesses or carry penalties. Procedural and definitional sections are folded into the “Browse other sections” expander at the bottom of each group. Click any section title to read the source text on legislation.gov.uk.
Part I — Licensing of Public Entertainments
Browse 1 other section in this Part — procedural / definitional / commencement
Part II — Control of Sex Establishments
Browse 1 other section in this Part — procedural / definitional / commencement
Part III — Street Trading
Browse 1 other section in this Part — procedural / definitional / commencement
Part IV — Control of Refreshment Premises
Browse 4 other sections in this Part — procedural / definitional / commencement
Part V — Fire Precautions
Browse 3 other sections in this Part — procedural / definitional / commencement
Part VI — ABOLITION OF REGISTRATION OF THEATRICAL EMPLOYERS
Browse 1 other section in this Part — procedural / definitional / commencement
Part VII — Byelaws
Browse 1 other section in this Part — procedural / definitional / commencement
Part VIII — Acupuncture, Tattooing, Ear-Piercing and Electrolysis
Acupuncture.
Fine up to £1,000- Register to practise acupuncture and use only registered premises Any Person
- Register yourself and your premises before practicing acupuncture Any Person
Power to enter premises (acupuncture etc.).
Fine up to £1,000- Refuse entry to a local authority officer Any Person
- Refuse entry to an authorised inspector (acupuncture/piercing) Any Person
Browse 3 other sections in this Part — procedural / definitional / commencement
Part IX
Browse 1 other section in this Part — procedural / definitional / commencement
Part X — HIGHWAYS
Control of road-side sales.
Fine up to £200- Conduct unauthorized or dangerous road-side sales Any Person
- Use a roadside stall or vehicle to sell without authority Any Person
Browse 3 other sections in this Part — procedural / definitional / commencement
Part XI — Public Health, etc.
Buildings on operational land of British Railways Board and certain statutory undertakers.
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Local authorities must notify railway or utility providers before site works Local authority
Browse 7 other sections in this Part — procedural / definitional / commencement
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Powers to repair drains etc. and to remedy stopped-up drains etc.
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Protection of buildings.
Appeals against notices.
Applications to court in respect of expenses of works.
Part XII — Miscellaneous
Temporary markets.
Fine up to £2,500- Fail to notify the council of a temporary market Occupier
- Hold a temporary market without required notice Any Person
Browse 12 other sections in this Part — procedural / definitional / commencement
Enforceability by local authorities of certain covenants relating to land.
Local land charges registers–computerisation etc.
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Work undertaken by local authorities and development bodies under certain agreements with Manpower Services Commission.
Insurance etc. of local authority members and persons voluntarily assisting local authorities and probation committees.
Nuisance and disturbance on educational premises.
Lost and uncollected property.
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Advances for acquisition of land, erection of buildings or carrying out of works.
Definition of certain local authority expenditure.
Arrangements under Employment and Training Act 1973.
Extension of duration of local Act powers to assist industry etc.
Part XIII — Supplementary
Consequential repeal or amendment of local statutory provisions.
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Secretary of State must consult local authorities before changing local laws Crown / Minister / Government department
Browse 2 other sections in this Part — procedural / definitional / commencement
Minor amendments and repeals.
Citation and extent.
Schedules
Street Trading
- Apply for a street trading licence to sell goods in designated streets Applicant
- Obtain a street‑trading licence (or consent) before selling on a street Trader
Browse 6 other Schedules — structural / supplementary
AMENDMENTS CONSEQUENTIAL ON SECTION 1
MINOR AMENDMENTS
Licensing of Public Entertainments
Control of Sex Establishments
HIGHWAY AMENITIES
REPEALS
Official guidance
Authoritative sources published by regulators or government explaining this legislation.
- HSE: legionella and Legionnaires' disease (opens in a new tab) from HSE Detailed Guidance
- Business licences in Scotland (mygov.scot) (opens in a new tab) Detailed Guidance
- Apply for a premises licence (GOV.UK) (opens in a new tab) Detailed Guidance
Enforcement and responsible bodies
The regulators that administer or enforce this legislation.
Local Authority (Environmental Health / Licensing / Planning)
Local councils enforce food safety (via Environmental Health Officers), issue alcohol licences, grant planning permission, and regulate certain business activities at local …
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