4 Other descriptions of authority
Housing Act 1985 (1985 c 68) | Legislation

Other authorities and bodies

4  Other descriptions of authority

[(1)]     In this Act—

(a)     “housing authority” means a local housing authority [or a new town corporation];

(b)     “new town corporation” means a development corporation or the [new towns residuary body];

(c)     “development corporation” means a development corporation established by an order made, or having effect as if made, under the New Towns Act 1981;

(d)     “urban development corporation” means an urban development corporation established under Part XVI of the Local Government, Planning and Land Act 1980;

(e)     “local authority” means a county, [county borough,] district or London borough council, the Common Council of the City of London or the Council

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