Local Government Act 2003
Public General Act of Parliament of the United Kingdom
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The Local Government Act 2003 (c. 26) is an act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom.
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| Act of Parliament | |
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| Long title | An Act to make provision about finance, and other provision, in connection with local and certain other authorities; to provide for changing the dates of local elections in 2004; to amend the Audit Commission Act 1998; and for connected purposes. |
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| Citation | 2003 c. 26 |
| Territorial extent | See sections 129(2) to (8) |
| Dates | |
| Royal assent | 18 September 2003 |
| Commencement | See section 128 |
| Other legislation | |
| Relates to | Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007 |
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| Revised text of statute as amended | |
Provisions
It made various changes to the administration of local government in the United Kingdom. Although it contained mainly financial provisions, section 122 repealed section 2A of the Local Government Act 1986, the enactment prohibiting local authorities from 'promoting' homosexuality, in England and Wales.[2]
It also created the concept of "business improvement districts".
The act made community sports clubs eligible for 80% rate relief.[3]
Legislative passage
During the passage of the act, the Conservative Party suggested that the government should implement a system of allowing parental ballots on sex education material.[4]
See also
- The Ethical Standards in Public Life etc. (Scotland) Act 2000, the Act which repealed section 2A in Scotland.
