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Local Government Act 1974

Sewerage and stormwater drainage by territorial authorities - Money payable by owners and occupiers

465: Money payable to council in respect of drainage to be a charge on land

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"Drainage costs can be a charge on your land if you own it"

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If you own land, you might have to pay the council money for drainage. This money is a charge on your land. The council can take this charge into account when dealing with your land, as stated in the Local Government Act, which you can learn more about by visiting the legislation website.

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Part 26Sewerage and stormwater drainage by territorial authorities
Money payable by owners and occupiers

465Money payable to council in respect of drainage to be a charge on land (Repealed)

    Notes
    • Section 465: repealed, on , by section 266 of the Local Government Act 2002 (2002 No 84).