The Localism Act 2011 (Commencement No. 3) Order 2012
Article 2 of this Order brings into force, the day after the day on which this Order is made the following provisions of the Localism Act 2011, in relation to England and Wales, so far as they are not yet in force - section 1 (partially) and section 2 to 8 (general power of competence for local authorities), sections 9 and 10 – (partially) (general powers for certain fire and rescue authorities), sections 11 to 14 (general powers of other authorities) and Schedule 25 (partially – repeals).