http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1980/66/schedule/8/paragraph/1Highways Act 1980An Act to consolidate the Highways Acts 1959 to 1971 and related enactments, with amendments to give effect to recommendations of the Law Commission.1981-03-01texttext/xmlenStatute Law Database2024-06-18Expert Participation2024-06-14 SCHEDULESSCHEDULE 8 Consents Required for Execution of Certain Works in Streets1

In this Schedule “the authority” means the highway authority or local authority (within the meaning of section 67 or section 287 of this Act) having power to carry out the works to which this Schedule applies.