Local Government Legislation
Legislative framework for local authority powers, council operations, municipal services, and community governance.
The East Sussex County Council (Exceat Bridge Replacement – A259 Eastbourne Road) Bridge Scheme 2023 Confirmation Instrument 2025
* The Secretary of State for Transport confirmed the East Sussex County Council's scheme for replacing the Exceat Bridge on the A259 Eastbourne Road, legally enacting the project with specified modifications.
This Instrument, enacted by the Secretary of State for Transport, legally confirms, with modifications, the East Sussex County Council’s scheme to replace the existing Exceat Bridge located on the A259 Eastbourne Road over the Cuckmere River; the confirmation authorizes the construction of a new single-span bridge structure adhering to specified dimensions, waterway clearances, and access provisions, and the Instrument comes into force upon the publication of its confirmation notice.
The Access to the Countryside (Coastal Margin) (Portsmouth to South Hayling) Order 2025
The Order appointed 12th November 2025 as the end date for the access preparation period concerning the coastal margin for the Portsmouth to South Hayling section of the England Coast Path.
This Order, made by the Secretary of State under powers derived from the Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000, formally appoints 12th November 2025 as the day the access preparation period ends for the coastal margin associated with the England Coast Path route covering Portsmouth to South Hayling, referencing previous approvals of Natural England’s inspection reports.
The A122 (Lower Thames Crossing) Development Consent (Amendment) (No. 2) Order 2025
The Secretary of State successfully executed an amendment to the A122 (Lower Thames Crossing) Development Consent Order 2025, specifically altering the timing requirement for a financial agreement concerning the Kent Downs National Landscape.
The Secretary of State for Transport has issued this Order, following an application for a non-material change, specifically to amend Article 65 of the A122 (Lower Thames Crossing) Development Consent Order 2025, which concerns the financial arrangements provided by National Highways Limited for the benefit of the Kent Downs National Landscape.
The Oxford Street Development Corporation (Establishment) Order 2025
The Order established the Oxford Street Development Corporation, defined its corresponding Mayoral development area in Greater London, and set its commencement date for January 1st, 2026.
This Order legally establishes the Oxford Street Development Corporation, effective from January 1st, 2026, pursuant to powers in the Localism Act 2011.
The Secretary of State makes the Order following notification from the Mayor of London regarding the designation of the Mayoral development area, which covers the Oxford Street area within Greater London, mapped precisely for reference, and names the newly established body the “Oxford Street Development Corporation.”
The M5 Junction 10 Development Consent (Correction) Order 2025
The Order formally corrected specific errors and omissions within the M5 Junction 10 Development Consent Order 2025 following statutory requests from interested parties.
This statutory instrument, the M5 Junction 10 Development Consent (Correction) Order 2025, formally amends errors found in the preceding 2025 Development Consent Order (DCO).
The Secretary of State made these corrections after receiving written requests from the applicant and National Highways, exercising powers under the Planning Act 2008, specifically to rectify issues concerning time limits, authority designations, and documentation references listed in the attached schedule.
The Bathing Water (Amendment) (England and Wales) Regulations 2025
The Regulations amended definitions, introduced new criteria for identifying bathing waters based on feasibility and safety, allowed for flexible bathing season determination, modified management measures for 'poor' waters, and updated pollution reporting and monitoring requirements.
These Regulations, enacted by the Secretary of State for England and the Welsh Ministers for Wales under the Pollution Prevention and Control Act 1999, amend the primary Bathing Water Regulations 2013.
The changes involve updating definitions, establishing new criteria to restrict the identification of bathing waters based on feasibility, cost, or safety risks, granting flexibility in setting the official bathing season duration, modifying procedures for waters classified as 'poor' for five consecutive years by introducing a reconsideration period, and updating requirements for monitoring and reporting short-term pollution and annual data.
The Byers Gill Solar (Correction) Order 2025
The Order enacted textual corrections and amendments to the previous Byers Gill Solar Order 2025 relating to article and paragraph references and public rights of way provisions, effective from October 27th, 2025.
This Order officially rectifies specific textual errors and omissions discovered in the original Byers Gill Solar Order 2025, which granted development consent under the Planning Act 2008.
The Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero made these corrections, detailed in a schedule, following a formal written request from the project applicant, ensuring the primary consent order is accurately recorded regarding technical provisions, article references, and details concerning public rights of way.
The Immigration (Electronic Travel Authorisations) (Jersey) Order 2025
The Order extended Section 75 of the Nationality and Borders Act 2022 to Jersey with modifications, setting up the legal basis for Electronic Travel Authorisations in the Bailiwick and granting the Jersey Minister associated regulatory powers.
This Order, made by His Majesty in Council, extends Section 75 of the UK's Nationality and Borders Act 2022 to the Bailiwick of Jersey, thereby establishing the requirement for individuals to possess an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) for travel to Jersey, subject to specific modifications detailed in Schedule 1.
The legislation grants the Jersey Minister for Justice and Home Affairs powers to make subordinate orders concerning the effects of ETAs granted elsewhere (e.g., by the UK), and to arrange for the UK Secretary of State to perform administrative functions related to ETA granting in Jersey.