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Local Government Act 1888

Short TitleLocal Government Act 1888
ParliamentParliament of the United Kingdom
Long TitleAn Act to amend the Laws relating to Local Government in England and Wales, and for other purposes connected therewith.
Statute Book Chapter51 & 52 Vict. c. 41
Introduced ByCharles Ritchie
Territorial ExtentEngland and Wales
Royal Assent13 August 1888
Repealing LegislationLocal Government Act 1933
StatusRepealed
Original Texthttp://www.opsi.gov.uk/acts/acts1888/pdf/ukpga_18880041_en.pdf
ActiveTextDocId1060632

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The Local Government Act 1888 (51 & 52 Vict. c.41) was an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom, which established county councils and county borough councils in England and Wales. It came into effect on 1 April 1889, except for the County of London, which came into existence on 21 March at the request of the London County Council.


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