UK Statutory Instrument 2012 England

The Parish Councils (General Power of Competence) (Prescribed Conditions) Order 2012

This Order prescribes the conditions to be met by a parish council in order for it to be an eligible parish council for the purposes of section 8(2) of the Localism Act 2011.
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s.schedule paragraph 1

Schedule paragraph 1

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Local councils must resolve and verify they meet eligibility conditions Local authority
s.schedule paragraph 2

Schedule paragraph 2

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Local councils must meet specific criteria to use the general power of competence Local authority
s.003

Transitional provision

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Parish council eligibility remains valid for unfinished activities Local authority
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Localism Act 2011 2011 Primary Act

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