(This note is not part of the Order)

Under Part I of the Local Government Act 1988 (competition), work falling within certain defined activities may be carried out by local authorities only if particular conditions are fulfilled.

This Order exempts from the requirements of Part I the maintenance of ground by the London Borough of Brent so long as it is undertaken within their area at the sites specified in Schedule I to this Order before 1st July 1997. This Order also exempts from the requirements of Part I cleaning (other than cleaning of buildings) by the Borough as long as it is undertaken within their area in the streets listed in Schedule II to this Order before 1st April 1997.