123 Disposal of land by principal councils
Local Government Act 1972 (1972 c 70) | Legislation

123  Disposal of land by principal councils

(1)     Subject to the following provisions of this section, [and to those of the Playing Fields (Community Involvement in Disposal Decisions) (Wales) Measure 2010,] a principal council may dispose of land held by them in any manner they wish.

(2)     Except with the consent of the Secretary of State, a council shall not dispose of land under this section, otherwise than by way of a short tenancy, for a consideration less than the best that can reasonably be obtained.

[(2A)     A principal council may not dispose under subsection (1) above of any land

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