51 Meaning of “public authority” and related terms
Localism Act 2011 (2011 c 20) | Legislation

51  Meaning of “public authority” and related terms

(1)     This section defines various terms used in this Part.

(2)     “Public authority” means—

(a)     a local authority to which subsection (3) applies; or

(b)     any other person or body which has any non-devolved functions.

(3)     This subsection applies to—

(a)     any of the following in England—

(i)     a county council, district council or London borough council;

(ii)     the Common Council of the City of London (in its capacity as a local authority);

(iii)     the Greater London Authority; and

(iv)

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