Local Government Act 2003
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| Long title | An Act to make provision about finance, and other provision, in connection with local and certain other authorities; to provide for changing the dates of local elections in 2004; to amend the Audit Commission Act 1998; and for connected purposes. |
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| Citation | 2003 c. 26 |
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| Dates | |
| Royal assent | 18 September 2003 |
| Commencement | various[c] |
| Other legislation | |
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| Relates to | Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007 |
Status: Amended | |
| Text of statute as originally enacted | |
| Revised text of statute as amended | |
| Text of the Local Government Act 2003 as in force today (including any amendments) within the United Kingdom, from legislation.gov.uk. | |
The Local Government Act 2003 (c. 26) is an act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom.
Provisions
[edit]It made various changes to the administration of local government in the United Kingdom. Although it contained mainly financial provisions, section 122 repealed section 2A of the Local Government Act 1986, the enactment prohibiting local authorities from 'promoting' homosexuality, in England and Wales.[1]
It also created the concept of "business improvement districts".
The act made community sports clubs eligible for 80% rate relief.[2]
Legislative passage
[edit]During the passage of the act, the Conservative Party suggested that the government should implement a system of allowing parental ballots on sex education material.[3]
See also
[edit]- The Ethical Standards in Public Life etc. (Scotland) Act 2000, the actwhich repealed section 2A in Scotland.
Notes
[edit]References
[edit]- "Local Government Act 2003". Halsbury's Statutes of England and Wales. Fourth Edition. LexisNexis. 2009 Reissue of volume 24 at page 183. 2009 Reissue of volume 26(2) at page 281.
- William Okoya and John McCafferty. "Local Government Act 2003". Current Law Statutes 2003. Sweet & Maxwell. London. W Green. Edinburgh. Volume 2. Chapter 26. p 26-1 et seq.
- ^ "Duncan Smith defends stance on section 28". The Guardian. 17 January 2003. Retrieved 29 January 2026.
- ^ "Yesterday in parliament". The Guardian. 16 September 2003. Retrieved 29 January 2026.
- ^ "Yesterday in parliament". The Guardian. 11 July 2003. Retrieved 29 January 2026.
External links
[edit]- Text of the Local Government Act 2003 as in force today (including any amendments) within the United Kingdom, from legislation.gov.uk.
- Text of the Local Government Act 2003 as originally enacted or made within the United Kingdom, from legislation.gov.uk.
- Explanatory notes to the Local Government Act 2003.
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