2Duty as regards registers

1

Each of the authorities mentioned in subsection (2) must have regard to each register under section 1 that relates to its area when carrying out the functions mentioned in subsection (4).

2

The authorities referred to in subsection (1) are—

a

county councils in England;

b

district councils;

c

London borough councils;

d

the Common Council of the City of London (in its capacity as a local authority);

e

the Sub-Treasurer of the Inner Temple (in that person’s capacity as a local authority);

f

the Under-Treasurer of the Middle Temple (in that person’s capacity as a local authority);

g

the Council of the Isles of Scilly;

h

the Broads Authority;

i

National Park authorities in England;

j

such other public authorities, or descriptions of public authority, as may be specified.

3

Regulations under subsection (2)(j) that specify public authorities, or descriptions of public authority, are to specify the areas in England that are those authorities’ areas for the purposes of this section.

4

The functions referred to in subsection (1) are functions relating to—

a

planning;

b

housing;

c

the disposal of any land of the authority;

d

regeneration.