- Latest available (Revised)
- Original (As made)
This is the original version (as it was originally made). This item of legislation is currently only available in its original format. The electronic version of this UK Statutory Instrument has been contributed by Westlaw and is taken from the printed publication. Read more
The Local Government Act 1985 abolishes the Greater London Council and the metropolitan county councils on 1st April 1986 (‘the abolition date’).
This order appoints the days upon which new authorities shall be established to exercise certain functions of those councils from the abolition date. The new authorities are:
(a) the Inner London Interim Education Authority (from the abolition date to be known as the Inner London Education Authority);
(b) the metropolitan county police authorities;
(c) the Northumbria Interim Police Authority (from the abolition date to be known as the Northumbria Police Authority);
(d) the metropolitan county fire and civil defence authorities;
(e) the London Fire and Civil Defence Authority;
(f) the metropolitan county passenger transport authorities.
The day appointed for the Inner London Interim Education Authority is 1st September 1985 and for the other authorities is 15th September 1985.
By virtue of section 19(6) of the Act, the Order brings Schedule 9 to the Act into force on 1st September 1985.
Latest Available (revised):The latest available updated version of the legislation incorporating changes made by subsequent legislation and applied by our editorial team. Changes we have not yet applied to the text, can be found in the ‘Changes to Legislation’ area.
Original (As Enacted or Made): The original version of the legislation as it stood when it was enacted or made. No changes have been applied to the text.
Access essential accompanying documents and information for this legislation item from this tab. Dependent on the legislation item being viewed this may include:
Use this menu to access essential accompanying documents and information for this legislation item. Dependent on the legislation item being viewed this may include:
Click 'View More' or select 'More Resources' tab for additional information including: