What was decided in Bromley LBC v Greater London Council?

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Bromley LBC v Greater London Council

[1981] UKHL 7House of Lords1981

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“GLC precept for transport fare subsidies held ultra vires as unreasonable.”

Issues

Whether the Greater London Council's supplementary precept issued to finance a 25% reduction in London Transport fares was lawfully exercised within the GLC's statutory powers. The precept was issued to implement an election manifesto commitment, and Bromley LBC challenged it as ultra vires.

Held

The House of Lords affirmed the Court of Appeal's decision that the supplementary precept was ultra vires, null and void.

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