265 Power of local authority to defray cost of, or execute, works relating to watercourses. E+W
A local authority may, if they think fit, contribute the whole or a part of the expenses of the execution of works for any of the purposes mentioned in the foregoing provisions of this Part of this Act, or may be agreement with any owner or occupier themselves execute any such works which he may be required, or is entitled, to execute.
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1S. 265 restricted by S.I. 1965/654, art. 3(10)
C2Ss. 264, 265 modified (E.) (24.3.2011) by The Hull and Goole Port Health Authority Order 2011 (S.I. 2011/939), arts. 1(1), 9, Sch. 2
C3Ss. 264, 265 functions transferred and modified (E.) (14.6.2016) by The River Tees Port Health Authority Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/644), arts. 1(1), 9, Sch. 2