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Local Government Act 1974

Ministerial reviews of local authorities

692N: Requirement to consult

You could also call this:

"Councils must talk to people before making big decisions"

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When a Minister is reviewing a local authority, you need to know that there was a rule about consulting. This rule was in section 692N of the Local Government Act 1974. The rule was repealed, which means it was removed, on 1 July 2003 by section 266 of the Local Government Act 2002, you can find more information about this here.

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Part 43BMinisterial reviews of local authorities

692NRequirement to consult (Repealed)

    Notes
    • Section 692N: repealed, on , by section 266 of the Local Government Act 2002 (2002 No 84).