(This note is not part of the Order)

Under Part I of the Local Government Act 1988, work falling within certain defined activities may (as provided in regulations made by the Secretary of State under section 6 of the Act) be carried out by defined authorities only if it has previously been put out to tender.

Article 2 of this Order amends the Act to add to the existing defined activities—

(a)

supervision of parking;

(b)

management of vehicles;

(c)

security work;

(d)

legal services.

Article 3 makes supplementary provision and article 4 makes transitional provision in relation to works contracts.