PART VIMiscellaneous Powers of Local Authorities

Miscellaneous

88Provision of information, etc., relating to matters affecting local government

1

A local authority may make, or assist in the making of, arrangements whereby the public may on application readily obtain, either at premises specially maintained for the purpose or otherwise, information concerning the services available within the area of the authority provided either by the authority or by other authorities or by government departments, or by charities and other voluntary organisations, and other information as to local government matters affecting the area.

2

A local authority may—

a

arrange for the publication within their area of information on matters relating to local government; and

b

arrange for the delivery of lectures and addresses and the holding of discussions on such matters; and

c

arrange for the display of pictures, cinematograph films or models or the holding of exhibitions relating to such matters; and

d

prepare, or join in or contribute to the cost of the preparation of, pictures, films, models or exhibitions to be displayed or held as aforesaid.