Birmingham Corporation Act 1970
An Act to confer powers upon the lord mayor, aldermen and citizens of the city of Birmingham with regard to finance and local government; and for other purposes. [29th May 1970]

WHEREAS—

(1) The city of Birmingham (in this Act called "the city") is a county borough under the management and local government of the lord mayor, aldermen and citizens of the city (in this Act called "the Corporation");

(2) It is expedient to make further and better provision with respect to the local government...