Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987
Summary of changes
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10 September 2025
- References to water-related entities have been updated to reflect the Water Services Authority and the Local Government (Water Services) Act 2025
- Protection against certain actions when providing information in good faith has been extended to water organisations
Affected provisions
- 1: Local authorities to which Parts 1 to 7 applyReferences to water-related entities have been updated to reflect the Water Services Authority and the Local Government (Water Services) Act 2025
- 44A: Land information memorandumReferences to water-related entities have been updated to reflect the Water Services Authority and the Local Government (Water Services) Act 2025
- 44D: Territorial authority, regional council, and water organisation protected against certain actions when providing information in good faithProtection against certain actions when providing information in good faith has been extended to water organisations
- 45: InterpretationReferences to water-related entities have been updated to reflect the Water Services Authority and the Local Government (Water Services) Act 2025
29 October 2025
- Councils of polytechnics established under the Education and Training Act 2020 have been added to the list of local authorities to which Part 7 applies
Affected provisions
- 2: Local authorities (additional to those named in Schedule 1) to which Part 7 appliesCouncils of polytechnics established under the Education and Training Act 2020 have been added to the list of local authorities to which Part 7 applies