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Local Government Act 1888
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The Local Government Act 1888 (51 & 52 Vict. c. 41) was an Act of Parliament which established county councils and county borough councils in England and Wales. It came into effect on 1 April 1889, except for the County of London, which came into existence on 21 March at the request of the London County Council.[1]
United Kingdom legislation
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| Long title | An Act to amend the Laws relating to Local Government in England and Wales, and for other purposes connected therewith. |
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| Citation | 51 & 52 Vict. c. 41 |
| Introduced by | Charles Ritchie |
| Territorial extent | England and Wales |
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| Royal assent | 13 August 1888 |
| Commencement | 1 April 1889 (1889-04-01) |
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Status: Partially repealed | |
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