(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 the following activities from the requirements of Part I: the management of sports and leisure facilities by Easington District Council so long as it is carried out at the Peterlee Leisure Centre or the Seaham Leisure Centre during the period beginning with 1st January 1998 and ending on 31st December 1998; the maintenance of ground by Epping Forest District Council so long as it is carried out in their area during the period beginning with 1st January 1998 and ending on 31st December 1998; and other cleaning by the London Borough of Merton of streets in their area (other than the cleaning of gullies) so long as it is carried out before 24th October 1998.