Commentary Part 1: Local Government Chapter 1: General powers of authorities Section 8: Interpretation of Chapter
22.Section 8 defines local authorities for the purposes of the Chapter. These are the bodies that will have the new power. This list does not include local authorities in Wales. By restricting the definition to ‘eligible’ parish councils, the section provides power for the Secretary of State to set conditions by order (subject to the affirmative procedure) as to which to parish councils will have the general power.