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Local Government Act 2002

Consequential amendments, repeals, revocations, transitional provisions, and savings - Transitional provisions

280: Long-term plan for period beginning on 1 July 2006

You could also call this:

“Local councils must make a big plan starting from July 2006”

You need to know that every local authority must create a long-term plan. This plan has to start from 1 July 2006. The local authorities must follow section 93 when they make this plan. This means they have to follow specific rules about how to create and approve the plan. It’s important because it helps local authorities plan for the future of their communities.

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Part 12 Consequential amendments, repeals, revocations, transitional provisions, and savings
Transitional provisions

280Long-term plan for period beginning on 1 July 2006

  1. Every local authority must adopt under section 93 a long-term plan for a period beginning on 1 July 2006.

Notes
  • Section 280 heading: amended, on , by section 49 of the Local Government Act 2002 Amendment Act 2010 (2010 No 124).
  • Section 280: amended, on , by section 49 of the Local Government Act 2002 Amendment Act 2010 (2010 No 124).