The Local Government Act 2003 (c. 26) is an act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom.

Provisions

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 Although it contained mainly financial provisions, section 122 repealed section 2A of the Local Government Act 1986, the enactment prohibiting local authorities from 'promoting' homosexuality, in England and Wales.

It also created the concept of "business improvement districts".

The act made community sports clubs eligible for 80% rate relief.

Legislative passage

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.

See also

  • The Ethical Standards in Public Life etc. (Scotland) Act 2000, the actwhich repealed section 2A in Scotland.

Notes

References

  • "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.
  • Explanatory notes to the Local Government Act 2003.