Open Spaces Act, 1906

Local authorities.

1. Each of the following bodies shall be a local authority for the purposes of this Act, namely—

The council of any county, of any municipal or metropolitan borough, or of any district:

The common council of the city of London:

Any parish council invested with the powers of this Act by an order of the council of the county within which the parish is situate.

Power to transfer Open Spaces and Burial Grounds to Local Authorities.