Local Government Legislation
Legislative framework for local authority powers, council operations, municipal services, and community governance.
The Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Act 2026 (Commencement No. 3) (England) Regulations 2026
Activated the legal requirement for schools in England to maintain and publish allergy safety policies starting 1 September 2026.
These Regulations bring section 34 of the Children's Wellbeing and Schools Act 2026 into full force on 1 September 2026 for schools in England.
The activated provision requires educational institutions to implement and publish allergy safety policies while following statutory guidance issued by the government.
The instrument applies to schools governed by the Children and Families Act 2014, the Education Act 1996, and the Education and Skills Act 2008, and it authorizes the Secretary of State to create further regulations regarding pupil allergies.
The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Dowlais, South Wales) (Emergency) (No. 2) Regulations 2026
Established an emergency restricted airspace zone for unmanned aircraft near Dowlais, South Wales, effective 15 August 2026.
These Regulations prohibit the operation of unmanned aircraft below 3,000 feet above mean sea level within a 5.4 nautical mile radius of Dowlais, South Wales.
The Secretary of State for Transport issued this mandate in response to an ongoing emergency, centralizing airspace control under the South Wales Fire and Rescue Service. The restrictions apply to all drone operators except those specifically authorized by the fire service and remain in effect until the emergency has passed and the instrument is revoked.
The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Ferndale, South Wales) (Emergency) Regulations 2026
Established an immediate no-fly zone for drones within a specified radius of Ferndale to support emergency operations.
These Regulations prohibit the operation of unmanned aircraft below 2,900 feet within a 2.7 nautical mile radius of Ferndale, South Wales.
The Secretary of State issued these orders under the Air Navigation Order 2016 in response to an unspecified emergency in the area.
The restriction applies to all drone operators, except those flying under the specific direction of the South Wales Fire and Rescue Service.
The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Dowlais, South Wales) (Emergency) Regulations 2026
Prohibited unmanned aircraft from flying below 3,000 feet within a 2.7 nautical mile radius of Dowlais, South Wales, to facilitate emergency response.
These Regulations establish a restricted airspace for unmanned aircraft in the Dowlais area of South Wales following an emergency.
The order prohibits any unmanned aircraft from flying below 3,000 feet above mean sea level within a 2.7 nautical mile radius of a specified coordinate, unless directed otherwise by the South Wales Fire and Rescue Service. These rules apply to all civilian drone operators and took effect immediately upon signing at 11:55 p.m. on 14 August 2026.
The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Deri, South Wales) (Emergency) Regulations 2026
Prohibited unmanned aircraft flight below 4,000 feet within a 12.4 nautical mile radius of Deri, South Wales, to facilitate emergency services.
These Regulations prohibit the operation of unmanned aircraft at altitudes below 4,000 feet above mean sea level within a specified radius of Deri, South Wales.
This restriction applies to all unmanned aircraft, except those operating under the specific direction of the South Wales Fire and Rescue Service. The measures are issued under the Air Navigation Order 2016 in response to an active emergency situation in the region.
The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Pontypridd, South Wales) (Emergency) Regulations 2026
Prohibited unmanned aircraft from flying below 2,900 feet within 4.3 nautical miles of Pontypridd to facilitate emergency response operations.
These Regulations prohibit the flight of unmanned aircraft below 2,900 feet above mean sea level within a specified radius of Pontypridd, South Wales.
The Secretary of State issued these restrictions under the Air Navigation Order 2016 in response to an active emergency in the area.
The flight ban applies to all drone operators, except those acting under the specific direction of the South Wales Fire and Rescue Service, and remains in effect until the emergency is deemed to have passed.
The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Pantside, Wales) (Emergency) Regulations 2026
Established an immediate emergency restricted airspace for unmanned aircraft over Pantside, Wales.
These Regulations prohibit the flight of unmanned aircraft below 2,100 feet above mean sea level within a specific 0.54 nautical mile radius of Pantside, Wales.
The restrictions apply to all unmanned aircraft operators, with the exception of those flying under the specific direction of the South Wales Fire and Rescue Service. The Secretary of State issued this mandate under the Air Navigation Order 2016 in response to an unspecified emergency, and the rules remain in effect until the instrument is revoked.
The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Stourbridge, West Midlands) (Emergency) Regulations 2026
Prohibited unauthorized flight below 1,500 feet in a specific area of Stourbridge due to an emergency.
These Regulations establish a temporary no-fly zone in Stourbridge, West Midlands, prohibiting all aircraft from flying below 1,500 feet above mean sea level within a 0.5 nautical mile radius of a specified central point.
The Secretary of State for Transport issued this order in response to an ongoing emergency, granting exclusive flight authority within the zone to aircraft directed by the West Midlands Police Drone Team.
These rules apply to all civilian and commercial pilots and drone operators, taking effect immediately upon signing.