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Part 2 of {{ukpga|2006|26}} provides for the creation of '''commons councils''' for managing particular pieces of common land.  These appear to be quasi-governmental organisations, but not to be public authorities under the {{ukpga|2000|36}}.  One has been created:
Part 2 of {{ukpga|2006|26}} provides for the creation of '''commons councils''' for managing particular pieces of common land.  These appear to be quasi-governmental organisations, but not to be public authorities under the {{ukpga|2000|36}}.  Two have been created:


* Brendon Commons Council ''(established by {{uksi|2013|2959}})''
* Brendon Commons Council ''(established by {{uksi|2013|2959}})''
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The Dartmoor Commoners’ Council was established by the {{ukla|1985|37}} and serves the same purpose for commons on Dartmoor that commons councils do for commons elsewhere.
The Dartmoor Commoners’ Council was established by the {{ukla|1985|37}} and serves the same purpose for commons on Dartmoor that commons councils do for commons elsewhere.
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Latest revision as of 14:54, 3 April 2016

Part 2 of Commons Act 2006 provides for the creation of commons councils for managing particular pieces of common land. These appear to be quasi-governmental organisations, but not to be public authorities under the Freedom of Information Act 2000. Two have been created:

Dartmoor Commomers’ Council

The Dartmoor Commoners’ Council was established by the Dartmoor Commons Act 1985 and serves the same purpose for commons on Dartmoor that commons councils do for commons elsewhere.