The council of a district F1the council of a principal area in Wales and the council of a London borough may make byelaws for the good rule and government of the whole or any part of the district F2principal area or borough, as the case may be, and for the prevention and suppression of nuisances therein.

The confirming authority in relation to byelaws made under this section shall be the Secretary of State.

Byelaws shall not be made under this section for any purpose as respects any area if provision for that purpose as respects that area is made by, or is or may be made under, any other enactment.