Explanatory Notes

Localism Act 2011

2011 CHAPTER 20

15 November 2011

Commentary

Part 1: Local Government

Chapter 5: Governance
Section 21: New arrangements with respect to governance of English local authorities
New sections 9MA and 9MB: Referendums

101.These sections apply to a local authority that wishes to make a change in governance arrangements that is subject to approval in a referendum and outlines what a local authority must do in such an event.