Version Superseded: 14/04/2024
Point in time view as at 01/05/2022. This version of this provision has been superseded.
Environment Act 1995, Section 88 is up to date with all changes known to be in force on or before 06 March 2025. There are changes that may be brought into force at a future date. Changes that have been made appear in the content and are referenced with annotations.
(1)The Secretary of State may issue guidance to local authorities with respect to, or in connection with, the exercise of any of the powers conferred, or the discharge of any of the duties imposed, on those authorities by or under this Part.
(2)A local authority, in carrying out any of its functions under or by virtue of this Part, shall have regard to any guidance issued by the Secretary of State under this Part.
(3)This section shall apply in relation to county councils for areas for which there are district councils [F1, relevant public authorities and the Agency] as it applies in relation to local authorities.
Textual Amendments
F1Words in s. 88(3) inserted (1.5.2022) by Environment Act 2021 (c. 30), s. 147(3), Sch. 11 para. 12 (with s. 144); S.I. 2022/48, reg. 4(c)
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