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Local Government Act 1974

Works and contracts

247H: Local authority not authorised to create nuisance

You could also call this:

"Councils can't make a nuisance that bothers people"

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A local authority is not allowed to create a nuisance. You need to know that this rule is part of the law about works and contracts. The rule is called 'Local authority not authorised to create nuisance' and it was repealed on 1 July 2003 by section 266 of the Local Government Act 2002.

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Part 16AWorks and contracts

247HLocal authority not authorised to create nuisance (Repealed)

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    • Section 247H: repealed, on , by section 266 of the Local Government Act 2002 (2002 No 84).