Local Government Legislation
Legislative framework for local authority powers, council operations, municipal services, and community governance.
The Associated British Ports (Immingham Green Energy Terminal) (Corrections) Order 2025
- Department: Department for Transport
- Made under: Planning Act 2008
The Associated British Ports (Immingham Green Energy Terminal) (Corrections) Order 2025 corrected errors in the 2025 Order concerning the Immingham Green Energy Terminal development.
This order corrects errors found in the Associated British Ports (Immingham Green Energy Terminal) Order 2025, a development consent order under the Planning Act 2008.
The Secretary of State received a request to correct the errors, which were then detailed in a schedule to amend the existing document.
The order itself is cited with an effective date and includes a signature from the relevant authority.
The corrections address issues in several articles and schedules of the 2025 order, primarily related to textual inconsistencies and numbering errors within the original order.
The Licensing Act 2003 (UEFA Women’s European Football Championship Licensing Hours) Order 2025
- Department: Home Office
- Made under: Licensing Act 2003
The Licensing Act 2003 (UEFA Women’s European Football Championship Licensing Hours) Order 2025 temporarily extended licensing hours for specified matches of the 2025 UEFA Women's European Championship in England and Wales.
This Order extends licensing hours for pubs and clubs in England and Wales during the 2025 UEFA Women's European Football Championship.
The extension applies to the semi-final and final matches if a team representing England or Wales participates, allowing licensed premises to remain open for an extra two hours beyond their usual closing time (until 1 a.m.) The extension excludes off-premises alcohol sales, and it only applies to premises open shortly before or after the specified time.
The Marking of Retail Goods Regulations 2025
The regulations established a framework for the individual marking of specific retail goods sold in Great Britain intended for Northern Ireland to ensure consistent supply, defined enforcement procedures including penalties for non-compliance, and mandated regular reviews of effectiveness.
The Marking of Retail Goods Regulations 2025 empower the UK Secretary of State to mandate individual marking of certain retail goods sold in Great Britain destined for Northern Ireland.
This action addresses concerns about disruptions in supply caused by labelling requirements under Regulation (EU) 2023/1231.
The regulations specify the authority responsible for enforcement, outlining inspection powers and potential penalties for non-compliance.
An independent monitoring panel provides oversight, and regular reviews aim to ensure the regulations remain effective and proportionate.
The Oxfordshire County Council (Didcot to Culham Thames Bridge) Scheme 2022 Confirmation Instrument 2025
- Made under: Highways Act 1980
The Oxfordshire County Council's scheme to construct a bridge over the River Thames between Didcot and Culham was confirmed.
This legal instrument confirms the Oxfordshire County Council's 2022 scheme to build a bridge across the River Thames between Didcot and Culham.
The bridge's design specifications, including dimensions and headway, are detailed, and the instrument cites the Highways Act 1980 as its legal basis.
The completed project's plan is available at specified locations.
The Local Authorities (Referendums and Election of Mayors) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2025
- Department: Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
- Made under: Local Government Act 2000
The 2025 regulations amended the 2011 and 2012 regulations concerning local authority referendums and mayoral elections in England, adjusting the timelines for referendums and subsequent mayoral elections.
These regulations amend existing legislation governing local authority referendums and mayoral elections in England.
The key changes postpone referendums and subsequent mayoral elections, if the petition or resolution falls between July 16, 2025, and the day before the 2026 ordinary election, until after the 2026 election, ensuring better alignment with regular election cycles.
This aims to enhance efficiency, reduce conflict, and possibly increase voter turnout.
The Teversham Award Drains Variation Order 2025
- Department: Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
- Made under: Land Drainage Act 1991
The Teversham Award Drains Variation Order 2025 confirmed a revised drainage scheme, transferring maintenance responsibility to South Cambridgeshire and Cambridge City Councils.
The Teversham Award Drains Variation Order 2025 confirms a revised scheme for maintaining the Award Drain in Teversham, Cambridgeshire. The Environment Agency submitted the original plan, which was modified and subsequently confirmed by the Secretary of State.
The order transfers responsibility for maintaining the revised drain to South Cambridgeshire and Cambridge City Councils, specifying that the change takes effect upon the order's confirmation.
The schedule details the revised drain's definition, the effective date, and the councils’ joint responsibility for maintenance.
The National Health Service (General Medical Services Contracts and Personal Medical Services Agreements) (Amendment) Regulations 2025
- Department: Department of Health and Social Care
- Made under: National Health Service Act 2006
The 2025 regulations amended the 2015 General Medical Services Contracts and Personal Medical Services Agreements Regulations, updating processes for patient registration, GP Connect records access, patient guidance, safety reporting, practice contact, and partnership changes.
These regulations amend the 2015 National Health Service (General Medical Services Contracts) and (Personal Medical Services Agreements) Regulations.
Key changes mandate contractor approval for out-of-area patient registration, mandatory GP Connect functionality for electronic patient record access, links to patient guidance on practice websites, patient safety event recording, updated requirements for practice contact methods, and clarified procedures for removing violent patients and those with unknown addresses.
Changes also simplify processes concerning partnership changes.
These regulations apply to England and Wales and became effective primarily on July 21, 2025, with certain provisions starting on October 1, 2025.
The Oxfordshire County Council (Oxpens River Thames Pedestrian/Cycle Bridge) Scheme 2024 Confirmation Instrument 2025
- Made under: Highways Act 1980
The Oxfordshire County Council (Oxpens River Thames Pedestrian/Cycle Bridge) Scheme 2024 was confirmed, and the bridge's design and construction authorized under the Highways Act 1980.
This legal instrument confirms the Oxfordshire County Council's scheme to build a pedestrian and cycle bridge across the River Thames in Oxford.
The bridge's design, location, and dimensions are detailed, along with confirmation that navigational requirements were considered.
The instrument cites the Highways Act 1980 as legal authority.