Ministry issues revised model byelaws

Revised model byelaws have been issued to councils by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.

The updated model sets of byelaws and guidance notes can be seen here.

A letter from MHCLG deputy director, local government stewardship Alex Powell said the exercise had removed those byelaws now superseded by national legislation and “it is important to note that these changes have in no way reduced any regulatory protections on the public”.

He added: “There is no requirement for councils to update their existing byelaws at this time.

“However when the council decides to review, amend or put in place new byelaws it is then necessary to use the updated model byelaws.”

Mark Smulian