
1 
This Order may be cited as the Local Government Act 1988 (Defined Activities) (Exemption) (Oadby and Wigston Borough Council and Havering London Borough Council) Order 1997 and shall come into force on 22nd October 1997.
2 
The provision of grounds maintenance services by Oadby and Wigston Borough Council shall not be treated as a defined activity so long as it is carried out in relation to housing communal areas during the period beginning with 1st January 1998 and ending on 31st December 1998.
3 
The provision of financial services by Havering London Borough Council shall not be treated as a defined activity so long as it is carried out during the period beginning with 21st August 1998 and ending on 20th August 1999.
Signed by authority of the Secretary of State
Hilary Armstrong
Minister of State,
Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions
23rd September 1997