City of Newcastle upon Tyne Act 2000

City of Newcastle upon Tyne Act 2000
Act of Parliament
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Long titleAn Act to confer powers on the Council of the City of Newcastle upon Tyne for the better control of street trading in the city of Newcastle; for the registration of door supervisors and second-hand goods dealers in the city; for controlling the distribution of free literature in the city; and for other purposes.
Citation2000 c. viii
Dates
Royal assent21 December 2000
Text of statute as originally enacted

The City of Newcastle upon Tyne Act 2000 (c. viii) is an act to confer certain powers on the Council of the City of Newcastle upon Tyne.

Provisions

The act prohibited unlicensed street trading in the streets near Newcastle Arena.[1]

The act established a registration scheme of door supervisors and second-hand goods dealers.[2][3]

The act prohibited the unlicensed distribution of free literature in the city.[4][5]

Further developments

The restriction on free literature was subsequently superseded by the Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act 2005.[4]

Notes

  1. ↑ Barr, Gordon (8 May 2003). "Battle lines drawn for invasion of pop rogues". Chronicle Live. Retrieved 22 July 2026.
  2. ↑ Chatterton, Paul; Byrnes, Bernie C.; Hollands, Robert; Read, Cait. "CHANGING OUR 'TOON': Youth, nightlife and urban change in Newcastle" (PDF). Newcastle University. Retrieved 22 July 2026.
  3. ↑ "Shopkeeper sold illegal sex films". Chronicle Live. 6 March 2003. Retrieved 25 July 2026.
  4. 1 2 "Edie Environmental Legislation Summary (April 06)". Edie. 5 April 2022. Retrieved 22 July 2026.
  5. ↑ "Sweeping powers!". Chronicle Live. 28 February 2013. Retrieved 25 July 2026.

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