
1 
This Order may be cited as the Local Government Act 1988 (Defined Activities) (Exemption) (Merton London Borough Council) Order 1996 and shall come into force on 27th November 1996.
2 
Cleaning by the council of the London borough of Merton shall not be treated as a defined activity so long as it—
(a) consists of the cleaning (other than by the emptying of gullies) of any street in their area; and
(b) is carried out before 16th July 1997.
Signed by authority of the Secretary of State
Paul Beresford
Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State,
Department of the Environment
28th October 1996