EXPLANATORY NOTE
(This note is not part of the Order)
This Order commences the provisions of Chapter 2 of Part 1 of the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009 relating to petitions to local authorities in England.
Article 2 brings into force on the day after this Order is made, those provisions necessary to enable the Secretary of State to make orders, give guidance or issue directions to local authorities.
Article 3 brings into force on 15th June 2010 the majority of the provisions in the Chapter, requiring local authorities to have a scheme for responding to petitions from people who live, work or study in the area.
Article 4 brings into force on 15th December 2010 the requirement for local authorities to provide a facility for making petitions in electronic form.