Local Government Act 2003

The Local Government Act 2003 (c. 26) is an act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. It made various changes to the administration of local government in the United Kingdom. Although it contained mainly financial provisions, section 122 repealed section 2A of the Local Government Act 1986, the enactment prohibiting local authorities from 'promoting' homosexuality, in England and Wales.

Local Government Act 2003^[1]

Act of Parliament
Parliament of the United Kingdom
Long title	An Act to make provision about finance, and other provision, in connection with local and certain other authorities; to provide for changing the dates of local elections in 2004; to amend the Audit Commission Act 1998; and for connected purposes.
Citation	2003 c. 26
Territorial extent	See sections 129(2) to (8)
Dates
Royal assent	18 September 2003
Commencement	See section 128
Other legislation
Relates to	Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007
Text of statute as originally enacted
Revised text of statute as amended

It also created the concept of "business improvement districts".

See also

• The Ethical Standards in Public Life etc. (Scotland) Act 2000, the Act which repealed section 2A in Scotland.