Local government

Letter announcing Regulatory Reform Order (2008) No. 2840

Published 14 November 2008
Type(s) Circular and official letters
Site Local government
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Summary

This letter is to inform all local authorities Chief Executives and other council staff with legal responsibility for legislation that the Regulatory Reform Order Reform Order (28 No.2840) came into force on 30 October 2008; removing the following requirements for Government consent:

  • before instituting prosecutions for publishing advertisements on cancer treatment under Cancer Act 1939 (article 2)
  • to enable amalgamation of taxi licensing zones under  Local Government Act 1972 (article 3)
  • to provide advice/ assistance to bodies overseas under  Local Government (Overseas Assistance) Act 1993 (article 4)
  • for dealing with complaints in relation to Pupil Referral Units under  Education Act 1996 (article 5)

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