It was not until the Localism Act 2011 that parish councils were given a radical new power, to'do anything that individuals generally may do' as long as that is not limited by some other Act.
It was not until the Localism Act 2011 that councils were given a general power of competence. The Act extended the power of local authorities, from county councils to parish councils, to'do anything that individuals generally may do' as long as that is not limited by some other Act.