Local Government Act, 1955

Decorations.

56.—(1) The corporation of a borough other than a county borough, the council of an urban district or the commissioners of a town may authorise the expenditure of moneys on the decoration of the borough, urban district or town on occasions of public rejoicing and other appropriate occasions.

(2) The expenses incurred under this section in any local financial year by the corporation of a borough, the council of an urban district or the commissioners of a town shall not exceed the amount of a rate of three pence in the pound on the rateable valuation of the borough, urban district or town.

(3) Authorisation of expenditure under this section shall be a reserved function.