10 Interpretation.E+W+S

(1)In this Act—

  • “joint body” means a joint body constituted solely of two or more such councils as are mentioned in paragraphs (a) to (f) of the definition of “litter authority” below;

  • “litter authority”, in relation to England and Wales, means, except so far as is otherwise provided—

(a)a county council,

(b)a district council,

(c)a London borough council,

(d)the Common Council of the City of London,

(e)a parish council,

(f)a community council,

(g)a joint body,

F1(h). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(i)the Sub-Treasurer of the Inner Temple, or

(j)the Under Treasurer of the Middle Temple;

[F4(2)In the application of this Act in relation to Wales, any reference to a county shall be read as including a reference to a county borough and any reference to a county council shall be read as including a reference to a county borough council.]

Textual Amendments

F1Para. (h) in definition of “litter authority” in s. 10(1) repealed (1.4.1997) by 1995 c. 25, 120(3), Sch. 24 (with ss. 7(6), 115, 117); S.I. 1996/2560, art. 2, Sch.

F2Definitions of “National Park Committee” and “Park Board” in s. 10(1) repealed (1.4.1997) by 1995 c. 25, s. 120(3), Sch. 24 (with ss. 7(6), 115, 117); S.I. 1996/2560, art. 2, Sch.

F3Definition in s. 10 repealed (5.11.1993) by 1993 c. 50, s. 1(1), Sch. 1 Pt. XIV Gp. 2.