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Local Government Act 1974

Recreation and community development

599: Council may maintain public baths, swimming baths, and bath houses

You could also call this:

"Councils can look after swimming pools and public bath facilities for people to use."

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The council can look after public baths, swimming baths, and bath houses. You can think of these as places where people go to swim or bathe. The council has the power to maintain these facilities for people to use.

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Part 36Recreation and community development

599Council may maintain public baths, swimming baths, and bath houses (Repealed)

    Notes
    • Section 599: repealed, on , by section 266 of the Local Government Act 2002 (2002 No 84).