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Local Government Act 1974

Works and contracts

247C: General power to be involved in business and other ventures

You could also call this:

"Local councils can start or get involved in businesses and other activities to help their community."

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The Local Government Act 1974 has a part that lets you know what a local council can do. You can see that section 247C is about a local council being able to get involved in businesses and other ventures. This section was repealed, which means it is no longer in effect, and this happened on 1 July 2003 due to section 266 of the Local Government Act 2002.

You can find more information about the Local Government Act 2002 by looking at the legislation. This act changed some things about what local councils can do. It is a law that was passed in 2002.

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Part 16AWorks and contracts

247CGeneral power to be involved in business and other ventures (Repealed)

    Notes
    • Section 247C: repealed, on , by section 266 of the Local Government Act 2002 (2002 No 84).