142 Provision of information, etc, relating to matters affecting local government
Local Government Act 1972 (1972 c 70) | Legislation

142  Provision of information, etc, relating to matters affecting local government

(1)     A local authority may make, or assist in the making of, arrangements whereby the public may on application readily obtain, either at premises specially maintained for the purpose or otherwise, information concerning the services available within the area of the authority provided either by the authority or by other authorities [mentioned in subsection (1B) below] or by government departments or by charities and other voluntary organisations, and other information [relating to the functions of the authority].

[(1A)     A local authority may arrange for the publication within their area of information as to the services available in the area provided by them or by other authorities mentioned in subsection (1B) below.

[(1AA)     A local authority may—

(a)     for the purpose

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