Schedules

Schedule 4Boundary and electoral change: amendments

Local Government Act 1972 (c. 70)

I11

The Local Government Act 1972 is amended as follows.

I22

1

Section 6 is amended as follows.

2

In subsection (2)(a), for “sections 14(8) and 17(7) of the Local Government Act 1992” substitute “ section 56(8) of the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009 ”.

3

In subsection (3)(b), at the end insert “ or Part 3 of the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009 ”.

I33

In sections 11A(10)(b), 12A(5)(b), 12B(6)(b) and 73(2), for “Electoral Commission” substitute “ Local Government Boundary Commission for England ”.

I44

1

In Schedule 2, paragraph 7 (electoral divisions and wards of London boroughs) is amended as follows.

2

In sub-paragraph (1)(b) at the end insert “ or section 59 of the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009 ”.

3

In sub-paragraph (2) for the words from “order” to “2007” substitute “ order referred to in sub-paragraph (1)(b) above ”.

I55

In Schedule 3 (new authorities in England), in paragraph 10(1), (2) and (3), after “2007” insert “ or Part 3 of the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009 ”.

I66

1

Schedule 11 (rules to be observed in considering electoral arrangements) is amended as follows.

2

Omit paragraphs 1 and 3.

3

In paragraph 4(1), omit “by either of the Commissions”.