The duties of local government in the United Kingdom concern the functions, powers and obligations of
local government in England
Local government in England broadly consists of three layers: regional authorities, local authorities and parish councils. Legislation concerning English local government is passed by Parliament, as England does not have a devolved parliament.
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,
Wales
Wales ( cy, Cymru ) is a Countries of the United Kingdom, country that is part of the United Kingdom. It is bordered by England to the Wales–England border, east, the Irish Sea to the north and west, the Celtic Sea to the south west and the ...
,
Scotland
Scotland (, ) is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. Covering the northern third of the island of Great Britain, mainland Scotland has a border with England to the southeast and is otherwise surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean to the ...
and Northern Ireland. While the
Local Government Act 1972
The Local Government Act 1972 (c. 70) is an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom that reformed local government in England and Wales on 1 April 1974. It was one of the most significant Acts of Parliament to be passed by the Heath Gov ...
and the
Localism Act 2011
The Localism Act 2011 (c. 20) is an Acts of Parliament in the United Kingdom, Act of Parliament that changes the powers of local government in England. The aim of the act is to facilitate the devolution of decision-making powers from central gov ...
set out general powers to do anything necessary to fulfill their duties, and to act with full capacity (such as a limited company can), there is no codified list of powers set out in a statute. Instead, there are around 220 duties found in various pieces of legislation falling under the
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, and 1120 pieces of legislation falling under other departments.
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other duties
List of powers
Department of Communities administered duties
In 2011, there were 220 legislative duties of local authorities for which the Department of Communities is responsible.
Other department duties
In 2011, there were 1120 legislative duties of local authorities for which other government departments are responsible.
See also
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UK constitutional law
Notes
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Duties placed on authorities by legislation for which DCLG is responsibleDuties placed on authorities by legislation for which departments other than DCLG have responsibility
Constitutional laws of the United Kingdom