Explanatory Note
(This note is not part of the Order)
The Cleveland (Structural Change) Order 1995 gives effect to a change in the structure of local government in the county of Cleveland on 1st April 1996. This Order makes further provision which is consequential on that Order.
Article 2 makes provision in respect of casual vacancies among councillors of the county of Cleveland during the six months before 1st April 1996.
Article 3 provides for the abolition of the county of Cleveland and for the constitution of four new counties (but without county councils) on the same boundaries as the existing districts in the county, all of which have been granted borough status.
Article 4 amends the description of the extent of the Cleveland police area.