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Power to transfer open spaces and Burial Grounds to Local Authorities
2. Power of trustees under local Act to transfer open space to local authority or admit other persons to enjoyment thereof.
3. Transfer to local authority of spaces held by trustees for purposes of public recreation.
4. Transfer by charity trustees of open space to local authority.
5. Transfer to local authority by owners of open spaces subject to rights of user.
Powers of Local Authorities with respect to Open Spaces and Burial Grounds
9. Power of local authority to acquire open space or burial ground.
10. Maintenance of open spaces and burial grounds by local authority.
11. Special provisions as to management of burial grounds and removal of tombstones.
12. Powers over open spaces and burial grounds already vested in local authority.
14. Power of county councils as to public walks or pleasure grounds.
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