The Local Government, Planning and Land Act 1980 (c. 65) imposed
tendering
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requirements on
local authorities
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Local governments typically constitute a subdivision of a higher-level political or administrative unit, such a ...
in relation to works contracts and was responsible for the establishment of
development corporations, including the
London Docklands Development Corporation.
It also created the Public Request to Order Disposal, which can be used by the government to force a local authority to sell derelict land and empty property owned by certain public landlords. The power was renamed the Community Right to Reclaim Land in 2011.
See also
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Direct service organisation
A direct service organisation or direct labour organisation (DSO or DLO) is a business unit of a United Kingdom local authority or social landlord (housing association) which undertakes work specified by the Local Government Act 1988Department for ...
References
External links
House of Commons Hansard Debates for 4 May 1990Local Government, Planning and Land Act 1980on the
UK Statute Law Database
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Empty Homes Agency guidance on using PRODs
United Kingdom Acts of Parliament 1980
United Kingdom planning law
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