Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1Pt. III (ss. 57-74) extended (E.W.) by Electricity Act 1989 (c. 29, SIF 44:1), s. 112(1)(3), Sch. 16 para. 1(1)(xxvii), Sch. 17 paras. 33, 35(1)
C2Pt. III (except ss. 70(2)(3)(5), 71(1)): certain functions transferred (7.8.1991) by S.I. 1991/1773, art. 8(1)(3), Sch. 2
Pt. III (except ss. 70(2)(3)(5), 71(1)) modified (7.8.1991) by S.I. 1991/1773, art. 8(2)(3), Sch. 2
C3Pt. III (except ss. 70(2)(3)(5), 71(1)): certain functions transferred (10.1.1992) by S.I. 1991/2913, art. 8(1)(3), Sch. 2
Pt. III (except ss. 70(2)(3)(5), 71(1)) modified (10.1.1992) by S.I. 1991/2913, art. 8(2)(3), Sch. 2
It shall be the duty of every local authority to cause its area to be inspected from time to time—
[F1(a) to detect anything which ought to be dealt with under the following section; and]
(b)to decide how to exercise its powers concerning noise abatement zones.
Textual Amendments
F1S. 57(a) repealed (E.W)(N.I.) by Environmental Protection Act 1990 (c. 43, SIF 46:4), ss. 162(2), 164(2), Sch. 16 Pt. III