Explanatory Note
(This note is not part of the Order)
The Local Government (Wales) Act 1994 created unitary authorities in Wales which have, as from 1 April 1996, carried out the functions of the former district and county councils. This Order makes amendments to primary legislation in consequence of this.
The repeals to the Local Government and Housing Act 1989 and the Local Government Finance Act 1992 are in consequence of the repealed provisions ceasing to have effect following provision made by the 1994 Act.
The other amendments made by this Order provide for the adaptation of local authority references to include specific reference to the new local authority structure in Wales. The inclusion of such references replaces the application of section 17 of the 1994 Act (references to the old local government structure to be construed as references to the new structure), essentially in enactments where that has already been partially provided for in other amendments.