Sch. 4 para. 226 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 255(2)(b)(ii)
Sch. 4 para. 227 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 255(2)(b)(ii)
Sch. 4 para. 228 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 255(2)(b)(ii)
Sch. 4 para. 229 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 255(2)(b)(ii)
Sch. 4 para. 230 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 255(2)(b)(ii)
Sch. 4 para. 102 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)
Sch. 4 para. 103 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)
Sch. 4 para. 104 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)
Sch. 4 para. 105 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)
Sch. 4 para. 111 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)
Sch. 4 para. 112 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)
Sch. 4 para. 187 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)
Sch. 4 para. 188 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)
Sch. 4 para. 189 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)
Sch. 4 para. 190 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)
Sch. 4 para. 191 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)
Sch. 4 para. 192 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)
Sch. 4 para. 193 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)
Sch. 4 para. 150 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)
Sch. 4 para. 151 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)
Sch. 4 para. 152 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)
Sch. 4 para. 204 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)
Sch. 4 para. 205 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)
Sch. 4 para. 24 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)
Sch. 4 para. 25 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)
Sch. 4 para. 26 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)
Sch. 4 para. 27 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)
Sch. 4 para. 28 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)
Sch. 4 para. 29 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)
Sch. 4 para. 30 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)
Sch. 4 para. 31 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)
Sch. 4 para. 32 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)
Sch. 4 para. 33 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)
Sch. 4 para. 34 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)
Sch. 4 para. 35 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)
Sch. 4 para. 36 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)
Sch. 4 para. 37 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)
Sch. 4 para. 38 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)
Sch. 4 para. 39 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)
Sch. 4 para. 40 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)
Sch. 4 para. 41 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)
Sch. 4 para. 42 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)
Sch. 4 para. 43 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)
Sch. 4 para. 44 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)
Sch. 4 para. 45 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)
Sch. 4 para. 46 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)
Sch. 4 para. 47 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)
Sch. 4 para. 48 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)
Sch. 4 para. 49 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)
Sch. 4 para. 50 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)
Sch. 4 para. 51 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)
Sch. 4 para. 52 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)
Sch. 4 para. 84 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)
Sch. 4 para. 155 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)
Sch. 4 para. 156 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)
Sch. 4 para. 122 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)
Sch. 4 para. 107 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)
Sch. 4 para. 108 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)
Sch. 4 para. 198 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)
Sch. 4 para. 58 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)
Sch. 4 para. 63 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)
Sch. 4 para. 64 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)
Sch. 4 para. 65 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)
Sch. 4 para. 66 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)
Sch. 4 para. 67 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)
Sch. 4 para. 69 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)
Sch. 4 para. 98 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)
Sch. 4 para. 99 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)
Sch. 4 para. 118 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)
Sch. 4 para. 1 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)
Sch. 4 para. 160 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)
Sch. 4 para. 76 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)
Sch. 4 para. 77 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)
Sch. 4 para. 2 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)
Sch. 4 para. 4 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)
Sch. 4 para. 5 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)
Sch. 4 para. 6 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)
Sch. 4 para. 8 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)
Sch. 4 para. 9 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)
Sch. 4 para. 10 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)
Sch. 4 para. 11 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)
Sch. 4 para. 12 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)
Sch. 4 para. 13 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)
Sch. 4 para. 14 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)
Sch. 4 para. 15 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)
Sch. 4 para. 16 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)
Sch. 4 para. 17 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)
Sch. 4 para. 18 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)
Sch. 4 para. 19 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)
Sch. 4 para. 20 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)
Sch. 4 para. 21 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)
Sch. 4 para. 22 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)
Sch. 4 para. 53 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)
Sch. 4 para. 55 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)
Sch. 4 para. 56 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)
Sch. 4 para. 57 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)
Sch. 4 para. 59 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)
Sch. 4 para. 60 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)
Sch. 4 para. 61 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)
Sch. 4 para. 68 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)
Sch. 4 para. 71 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)
Sch. 4 para. 72 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)
Sch. 4 para. 73 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)
Sch. 4 para. 74 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)
Sch. 4 para. 79 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)
Sch. 4 para. 80 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)
Sch. 4 para. 81 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)
Sch. 4 para. 82 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)
Sch. 4 para. 83 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)
Sch. 4 para. 85 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)
Sch. 4 para. 86 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)
Sch. 4 para. 88 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)
Sch. 4 para. 89 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)
Sch. 4 para. 90 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)
Sch. 4 para. 91 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)
Sch. 4 para. 93 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)
Sch. 4 para. 94 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)
Sch. 4 para. 95 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)
Sch. 4 para. 96 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)
Sch. 4 para. 100 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)
Sch. 4 para. 109 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)
Sch. 4 para. 113 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)
Sch. 4 para. 115 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)
Sch. 4 para. 116 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)
Sch. 4 para. 117 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)
Sch. 4 para. 119 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)
Sch. 4 para. 120 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)
Sch. 4 para. 121 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)
Sch. 4 para. 123 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)
Sch. 4 para. 125 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)
Sch. 4 para. 126 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)
Sch. 4 para. 127 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)
Sch. 4 para. 128 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)
Sch. 4 para. 129 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)
Sch. 4 para. 130 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)
Sch. 4 para. 131 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)
Sch. 4 para. 132 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)
Sch. 4 para. 133 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)
Sch. 4 para. 134 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)
Sch. 4 para. 135 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)
Sch. 4 para. 136 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)
Sch. 4 para. 137 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)
Sch. 4 para. 138 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)
Sch. 4 para. 139 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)
Sch. 4 para. 140 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)
Sch. 4 para. 141 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)
Sch. 4 para. 142 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)
Sch. 4 para. 143 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)
Sch. 4 para. 144 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)
Sch. 4 para. 145 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)
Sch. 4 para. 146 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)
Sch. 4 para. 147 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)
Sch. 4 para. 148 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)
Sch. 4 para. 153 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)
Sch. 4 para. 157 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)
Sch. 4 para. 158 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)
Sch. 4 para. 159 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)
Sch. 4 para. 161 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)
Sch. 4 para. 163 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)
Sch. 4 para. 164 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)
Sch. 4 para. 165 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)
Sch. 4 para. 166 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)
Sch. 4 para. 167 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)
Sch. 4 para. 168 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)
Sch. 4 para. 169 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)
Sch. 4 para. 170 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)
Sch. 4 para. 171 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)
Sch. 4 para. 173 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)
Sch. 4 para. 174 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)
Sch. 4 para. 176 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)
Sch. 4 para. 177 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)
Sch. 4 para. 178 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)
Sch. 4 para. 179 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)
Sch. 4 para. 180 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)
Sch. 4 para. 181 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)
Sch. 4 para. 182 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)
Sch. 4 para. 183 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)
Sch. 4 para. 184 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)
Sch. 4 para. 185 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)
Sch. 4 para. 195 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)
Sch. 4 para. 196 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)
Sch. 4 para. 197 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)
Sch. 4 para. 200 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)
Sch. 4 para. 201 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)
Sch. 4 para. 202 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)
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Sch. 4 para. 210 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)
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Sch. 4 para. 212 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)
Sch. 4 para. 214 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)
Sch. 4 para. 215 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)
Sch. 4 para. 216 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)
Sch. 4 para. 217 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)
Sch. 4 para. 218 coming into force in accordance with s. 255(2)(b)(i)(c)
Sch. 4 para. 220 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)
Sch. 4 para. 221 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)
Sch. 4 para. 222 coming into force in accordance with s. 255(2)(b)(i)(c)
Sch. 4 para. 223 coming into force in accordance with s. 255(2)(b)(i)(c)
Sch. 4 para. 224 coming into force in accordance with s. 255(2)(b)(i)(c)
Sch. 4 para. 225 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)
Sch. 4 para. 227 in force at 26.12.2023 by S.I. 2023/1405, reg. 7(b)
Sch. 4 para. 228 in force at 26.12.2023 by S.I. 2023/1405, reg. 7(b)
Sch. 4 para. 229 in force at 26.12.2023 by S.I. 2023/1405, reg. 7(b)
Sch. 4 para. 226 in force at 26.12.2023 for specified purposes by S.I. 2023/1405, reg. 7(a)
Sch. 4 para. 3 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)
Sch. 4 para. 7 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)
Sch. 4 para. 23 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)
Sch. 4 para. 54 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)
Sch. 4 para. 62 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)
Sch. 4 para. 70 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)
Sch. 4 para. 75 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)
Sch. 4 para. 78 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)
Sch. 4 para. 87 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)
Sch. 4 para. 92 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)
Sch. 4 para. 97 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)
Sch. 4 para. 101 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)
Sch. 4 para. 106 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)
Sch. 4 para. 110 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)
Sch. 4 para. 114 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)
Sch. 4 para. 124 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)
Sch. 4 para. 149 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)
Sch. 4 para. 154 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)
Sch. 4 para. 162 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)
Sch. 4 para. 172 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)
Sch. 4 para. 175 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)
Sch. 4 para. 186 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)
Sch. 4 para. 194 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)
Sch. 4 para. 199 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)
Sch. 4 para. 203 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)
Sch. 4 para. 206 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)
Sch. 4 para. 209 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)
Sch. 4 para. 213 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)
Sch. 4 para. 219 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)
Sch. 4 para. 230 in force at 7.5.2024 by S.I. 2023/1405, reg. 8
Sch. 4 para. 226 in force at 7.5.2024 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2023/1405, reg. 8
Section 56
In section 69(1) of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 (interpretation), in the definition of “local authority”, after “section 103 of that Act” insert
In section 11(4)(a) of the Trustee Investments Act 1961 (local authority investment schemes), after “section 103 of that Act” insert
The Local Government (Records) Act 1962 is amended as follows.
In section 2(6) (acquisition and deposit of records), after “section 103 of that Act” insert
In section 8(1) (interpretation), in the definition of “local authority”, after “section 103 of that Act” insert
In section 28(5)(a) of the Leasehold Reform Act 1967 (retention or resumption of land required for public purposes), after “section 103 of that Act,” insert
The Transport Act 1968 is amended as follows.
Section 9 (Areas, Authorities and Executives) is amended as follows.
In subsection (1)—
in paragraph (a)(i), after “a combined authority area” insert
after paragraph (ab) insert—
any reference to a “combined county authority” is to an authority established under section 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023 for an area which is or includes a metropolitan county; any reference to a “combined county authority area” is to an area for which a combined county authority is established;
in paragraph (b), after sub-paragraph (ia) insert—
in relation to a combined county authority area, the combined county authority;
In subsection (2), after “a combined authority area” insert
In subsection (3), after “a combined authority area” insert
In subsection (5) for “or a combined authority area” substitute
In section 9A (general functions of Authorities and Executives), in each of subsections (3), (5), (6)(a) and (b), (7) and (8), after “combined authority area” insert
Section 10 (general powers of Executives) is amended as follows.
In subsection (1), after “a combined authority area” insert
In subsection (3), after “a combined authority area” insert
In subsection (5), after “a combined authority area” insert
In section 10A(1) (further powers of Executives), for “or combined authority area” substitute
In section 12(1) (borrowing powers of Executive), after “a combined authority area” insert
In section 14(1) (accounts of Executive), after “a combined authority area” insert
Section 15 (further functions of Authority) is amended as follows.
In subsection (1), after “a combined authority area” insert
In subsection (6), after “a combined authority area” insert
In section 16(1) (annual report by Authority and Executive), after “combined authority area” insert
Section 20 (special duty with respect to railway passengers) is amended as follows.
In subsection (1), after “a combined authority area” insert
In subsection (2A), after “a combined authority area” insert
Section 23 (consents of, or directions, by Minister) is amended as follows.
In subsection (1), after “a combined authority area” insert
In subsection (2), after “a combined authority area” insert
In subsection (3), after “a combined authority area” insert
In section 56(6) (assistance by Minister or local authority towards expenditure on public transport), after paragraph (bc) insert—
a combined county authority established under section 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023;
Schedule 5 (Passenger Transport Executives) is amended as follows.
In Part 2, in paragraph 2, after “the combined authority area”, in both places it occurs, insert
In Part 3, in paragraph 11, after “a combined authority area”, insert
In section 1(3) of the Local Government Grants (Social Need) Act 1969 (provision for grants), for “and a combined authority established under section 103 of that Act” substitute
In section 3(2)(b) of the Employers’ Liability (Compulsory Insurance) Act 1969 (employers exempted from insurance), after “section 103 of that Act,” insert
In section 1(4) of the Local Authorities (Goods and Services) Act 1970 (provision for grants), in the definition of “local authority”, after “section 103 of that Act,” insert
The Local Government Act 1972 is amended as follows.
Section 70 (restriction on promotion of Bills for changing local government areas, etc) is amended as follows.
In subsection (1), for “or combined authority” substitute
In subsection (3), for “or combined authority” substitute
In section 80(2)(b) (disqualification for election and holding office as member of local authority), after “combined authority” insert
In section 85(4) (vacation of office by failure to attend meetings), for “and a combined authority” substitute
In section 86(2) (declaration of vacancy by local authority), for “and a combined authority” substitute
In section 92(7) (proceedings for disqualification)—
for “and a combined authority” substitute
for “or a combined authority” substitute
In section 99 (meetings and proceedings of local authorities), after “combined authorities,” insert
Section 100J (application of Part 5A to to new authorities, Common Council, etc) is amended as follows.
In subsection (1), after paragraph (bd) insert—
a combined county authority;
In subsection (4)(a), for “or a combined authority” substitute
Section 101 (arrangements for discharge of functions by local authorities) is amended as follows.
In subsection (1E), for ““Mayoral function”” substitute
After subsection (1E) insert—
A combined county authority may not arrange for the discharge of any functions under subsection (1) if, or to the extent that, the function is a mayoral function of a mayor for the area of the authority. In subsection (1F) “
In subsection (5C), after “combined authority” insert
In subsection (5D)—
the words from “section 107E” to the end become paragraph (a), and
at the end of paragraph (a) insert
, or section 32 of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023 (joint exercise of general functions).
In subsection (5E), for “has the meaning given in section 107D(2) of that Act.” substitute
— in relation to a combined authority, has the meaning given in section 107D(2) of the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009; in relation to a combined county authority, has the meaning given in section 30(2) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023.
In subsection (13), after “a combined authority,” insert
In section 138C(1) (application of sections 138A and 138B to other authorities), after paragraph (n) insert—
a combined county authority;
In section 142(1B) (provision of information relating to matters affecting local government), after “a combined authority” insert
Section 146A (joint authorities etc) is amended as follows.
In subsection (1)—
in the opening words, after “(1ZE)” insert
after “a combined authority,” insert
After subsection (1ZE) insert—
A combined county authority is not to be treated as a local authority for the purposes of section 111 (but see section 49 of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023).
In section 175(3B) (allowances for attending conferences and meetings), after “a combined authority” insert
In section 176(3) (payment of expenses), for “and a combined authority” substitute
In section 223(2) (appearance of local authorities in legal proceedings), after “a combined authority,” insert
In section 224(2) (arrangements by principal councils for custody of documents), for “or combined authority” substitute
In section 225(3) (deposit of documents with proper officer), for “and a combined authority” substitute
In section 228(7A) (inspection of documents), for “or a combined authority” substitute
In section 229(8) (photographic copies of documents) after “a combined authority,” insert
In section 230(2) (reports and returns), for “and a combined authority” substitute
In section 231(4) (service of notice on local authorities), after “a combined authority,” insert
In section 232(1A) (public notices), after “a combined authority,” insert
In section 233(11) (service of notices by local authorities), after “a combined authority,” insert
In section 234(4) (authentication of documents), after “a combined authority,” insert
In section 236(1) (procedure for byelaws), for “or a combined authority” substitute
In section 236B(1) (revocation of byelaws), after paragraph (e) insert—
a combined county authority.
In section 238 (evidence of byelaws), for “or a combined authority” substitute
In section 239(4A) (power to promote or oppose bills), for “and a combined authority” substitute
In section 270(1) (interpretation), at the appropriate place insert—
“
In Part 1A of Schedule 12 (meetings and proceedings of joint authorities etc), in paragraph 6A, for “or a combined authority” substitute
In section 13(7) of the Employment Agencies Act 1973 (interpretation), after paragraph (fzc) insert—
the exercise by a combined county authority established under section 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023 of any of its functions;
The Local Government Act 1974 is amended as follows.
In section 25(1) (authorities subject to investigation), after paragraph (cf) insert—
any combined county authority established under section 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023;
Section 26C (referral of complaints by authorities) is amended as follows.
In subsection (6), after paragraph (f) insert—
in relation to a combined county authority established under section 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023, a member of a constituent council of the authority;
After subsection (8) insert—
For the purposes of subsection (6)(g)— a county council is a constituent council of a combined county authority if the area of the county council, or part of that area, is within the area of the combined county authority; a district council is a constituent council of a combined county authority if the area of the district council is within the area of the combined county authority.
In section 28(6) of the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 (restrictions on disclosure of information), after “section 103 of that Act,” insert
In section 44 of the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976 (interpretation of Part 1), in the definition of “local authority”—
in paragraph (a), after “section 103 of that Act,” insert
in paragraph (c), after “section 103 of that Act, insert
In section 5(3) of the Rent (Agriculture) Act 1976 (no statutory tenancy where landlord’s interest belongs to local authority), after paragraph (bbzb) insert—
a combined county authority established under section 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023;
In section 14(1) of the Rent Act 1977 (landlord’s interest belonging to local authority etc), after paragraph (cbc) insert—
a combined county authority established under section 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023;
In section 3A(8) of the Protection from Eviction Act 1977 (excluded tenancies and licences), after paragraph (ab) insert—
a combined county authority established under section 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023;
The Local Government, Planning and Land Act 1980 is amended as follows.
In section 2(1) (duty of authorities to publish information), after paragraph (kac) insert—
a combined county authority established under section 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023;
In section 98(8A) (disposal of land at direction of Secretary of State), after paragraph (ezb) insert—
a combined county authority established under section 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023;
In section 99(4) (directions to dispose of land), after paragraph (dbzb) insert—
a combined county authority established under section 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023;
In section 100(1)(a) (interpretation and extent of Part 10), for “or a combined authority established under section 103 of that Act” substitute
In Schedule 16 (bodies to whom Part 10 applies), after paragraph 5BZB insert—
A combined county authority established under section 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023.
In section 4C(4) of the Public Passenger Vehicles Act 1981 (power of senior traffic commissioner to give guidance and directions), in paragraph (e), after “of combined authorities” insert
In section 17(4)(a) of the Acquisition of Land Act 1981 (local authority land), in the definition of “local authority”, for “or a combined authority established under section 103 of that Act” substitute
The Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1982 is amended as follows.
In section 33(9) (enforceability by local authorities of covenants relating to land)—
in paragraph (a), for “or a combined authority established under section 103 of that Act” substitute
in paragraph (b), for “or combined authority” substitute
In section 41(13) (lost and uncollected property), in the definition of “local authority”, after paragraph (ezb) insert—
a combined county authority established under section 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023;
In Schedule 1 to the Stock Transfer Act 1982 (specified securities), in paragraph 7(2)(a), after “section 103 of that Act” insert
In section 60(3) of the County Courts Act 1984 (rights of audience), in the definition of “local authority”, after “section 103 of that Act,” insert
The Local Government Act 1985 is amended as follows.
In section 72(5) (accounts and audit), after paragraph (c) insert—
a combined county authority established under section 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023.
In section 73(2) (financial administration), after paragraph (b) insert—
a combined county authority established under section 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023.
The Transport Act 1985 is amended as follows.
In section 27A(7)(b) (additional powers where service not operated as registered), for “or combined authority” substitute
In section 64(1)(a) (consultation with respect to policies), after “combined authority,” insert
In section 93(8)(b) (travel concession schemes), for “and a combined authority” substitute
In section 106(4) (grants for transport facilities and services), after paragraph (aa) insert—
any combined county authority;
In section 137 (general interpretation), after subsection (5A) insert—
References in this Act to a combined county authority are references to a combined county authority established under section 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023.
Section 4 of the Housing Act 1985 (other descriptions of authority) is amended as follows.
In subsection (1)(e), after “combined authority,” insert
In subsection (2), at the appropriate place insert—
“
In section 106(1) (minor definitions) of the Housing Associations Act 1985, in the definition of “local authority”—
for “and a combined authority established under section 103 of that Act” substitute
after “such a combined authority,” insert
In section 38 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 (minor definitions), in the definition of “local authority”, after “section 103 of that Act,” insert
The Local Government Act 1986 is amended as follows.
In section 6(2)(a) (interpretation and application of Part 2), after “a combined authority established under section 103 of that Act,”, and on a new line, insert
In section 9(1)(a) (interpretation and application of Part 3), after “a combined authority established under section 103 of the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009,”, and on a new line, insert
In section 58(1)(a) of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1987 (exempt landlords and resident landlords), for “or a combined authority established under section 103 of that Act” substitute
In Schedule 2 to the Local Government Act 1988 (public supply or works contracts: the public authorities), after the entry for a combined authority established under the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009, and on a new line, insert
The Local Government Finance Act 1988 is amended as follows.
In section 74 (levies), after subsection (14) insert—
For the purposes of this section— a combined county authority established under section 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023 is to be treated as a levying body with respect to which regulations may be made under subsection (2), and the reference in that subsection to the council concerned shall be treated as a reference to the combined county authority’s constituent councils. Regulations under this section by virtue of subsection (15) may be made only with the consent of— the constituent councils, and in the case of regulations in relation to an existing combined county authority, that authority. Regulations under this section by virtue of subsection (15) may not make provision in relation to expenses of a combined county authority that are attributable to the exercise of mayoral functions. In subsections (15) to (17)— “ “
In section 88B(9) (special grant: relevant authorities), after paragraph (c) insert—
a combined county authority established under section 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023.
In section 111(2) (financial administration: relevant authorities), after paragraph (ib) insert—
a combined county authority established under section 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023,
In section 143 (orders and regulations), after subsection (4B) insert—
The power to make regulations under section 74 above, so far as they are made in relation to a combined county authority by virtue of subsection (15) of that section, are to be exercisable by statutory instrument, and no such regulations are to be made unless a draft of them has been laid before and approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament.
The Housing Act 1988 is amended as follows.
In section 74(8) (transfer of land and other property to housing action trusts), after paragraph (fc) insert—
a combined county authority established under section 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023;
In Schedule 1 (tenancies which cannot be assured tenancies), in paragraph 12(2), after paragraph (fb) (and before the “and” at the end of that paragraph) insert—
a combined county authority established under section 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023;
In section 144(2)(a)(i) of the Road Traffic Act 1988 (exceptions from requirement of third-party insurance or security), for “or a combined authority established under section 103 of that Act” substitute
The Local Government and Housing Act 1989 is amended as follows.
In section 21(1) (interpretation of Part 1), after paragraph (jb) insert—
a combined county authority established under section 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023;
In section 152(2) (interpretation), after paragraph (izb) insert—
a combined county authority established under section 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023;
In section 157(6) (periodic payments of grants)—
omit the “and” at the end of paragraph (j), and
after paragraph (k) insert—
a combined county authority established under section 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023;
Schedule 1 (political balance on local authority committees etc) is amended as follows.
In paragraph 2(1), for “(jb)” substitute
In paragraph 4(1), in paragraph (a) of the definition of “relevant authority”, for “(jb)” substitute
The TCPA 1990 is amended as follows.
In section 252(12) (procedure for making orders), in the definition of “local authority”, after “section 103 of that Act,” insert
In Schedule 14 (procedure for footpaths and bridleways orders), in paragraph 1(3), in the definition of “council”, after “section 103 of that Act” insert
In section 54(1)(e)(ii) of the Further and Higher Education Act 1992 (duty to give information), for “or a combined authority” substitute
The Local Government Finance Act 1992 is amended as follows.
In section 39(1) (major precepting authorities), after paragraph (ab) insert—
a mayoral CCA, as defined by section 27(8) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023 (mayoral combined county authorities);
In section 40 (issue of precepts by major precepting authority), after subsection (11) insert—
Where the precepting authority is a mayoral CCA— a precept may be issued under this section only in relation to expenditure incurred by the mayor for the authority’s area in, or in connection with, the exercise of mayoral functions (as defined by section 41(8) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023), and the issuing and calculation of a precept under this Chapter is subject to any provision made in regulations under that section.
In section 1(10) of the Local Government (Overseas Assistance) Act 1993 (power to provide advice and assistance), after paragraph (dzb) insert—
a combined county authority established under section 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023;
The Railways Act 1993 is amended as follows.
In section 25(1) (public sector operators not to be franchisees)—
after paragraph (ca) insert—
any combined county authority established under section 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023;
in paragraph (d), for “or a combined authority” substitute
In section 149(5) (service of documents), in the definition of “local authority”, for “and a combined authority established under section 103 of the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009” substitute
In section 79A of the Deregulation and Contracting Out Act 1994 (meaning of “local authority”: England), after paragraph (mb) insert—
a combined county authority established under section 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023;
After section 86B of the Environment Act 1995 insert—
Where a local authority in the area of a combined county authority intends to prepare an action plan it must notify the combined county authority. Where a combined county authority has been given a notification under subsection (1) by a local authority, the combined county authority must, before the end of the relevant period, provide the local authority with proposals for particular measures the combined county authority will take to contribute to the achievement, and maintenance, of air quality standards and objectives in the area to which the plan relates. Where a combined county authority provides proposals under subsection (2), the combined county authority must— in those proposals, specify a date for each particular measure by which it will be carried out, and as far as is reasonably practicable, carry out those measures by those dates. An action plan prepared by a local authority in the area of a combined county authority must set out any proposals provided to it under subsection (2) (including the dates specified by virtue of subsection (3)(a)). In this section “
In section 3(2) of the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996 (ineligible applicants), after paragraph (jc) insert—
a combined county authority established under section 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023;
In section 17(2) of the Crime and Disorder Act 1998 (duty to consider crime and disorder implications), after “a combined authority established under section 103 of the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009;”, and on a new line, insert
In section 1(1) of the Local Government Act 1999 (best value authorities), after paragraph (hc) insert—
a combined county authority established under section 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023;
In section 211(1) of the GLAA 1999 (public sector operators)—
after paragraph (ca) insert—
any combined county authority established under section 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023;
in paragraph (d), for “or combined authority” substitute
In Schedule 1 to the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (public authorities), after paragraph 19B insert—
A combined county authority established under section 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023.
The Transport Act 2000 is amended as follows.
In section 108(4) (local transport plans), after paragraph (ca) (but before the “or” at the end of that paragraph) insert—
a combined county authority established under section 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023,
Section 109 (further provision about local transport plans in England) is amended as follows.
In subsection (2A), in the opening words, for “or a combined authority” substitute
In subsection (2B)—
in the opening words, for “or a combined authority” substitute
in paragraph (a), after “combined authority” insert
in paragraph (c), after “combined authority” insert
Section 113 (role of metropolitan district councils) is amended as follows.
In subsection (2), after “a combined authority” insert
in subsection (2A), in each of paragraphs (a), (b) and (c), after “combined authority” insert
In section 123A(4) (franchising schemes)—
after paragraph (a) insert—
a mayoral CCA;
omit the “or” at the end of paragraph (e);
at the end of paragraph (f) insert
, or a combined county authority which is not a mayoral CCA.
in the words after paragraph (g), for “(f)” substitute
In section 123C(2) (consent of the Secretary of State and notice)—
omit the “or” at the end of paragraph (a);
at the end of paragraph (b) insert
, the area of a mayoral CCA, or the combined area of two or more mayoral CCAs.
In section 123G (response to consultation), after subsection (4) insert—
If a franchising authority are a mayoral CCA, the function of deciding whether to make a proposed franchising scheme is a function of the combined county authority exercisable only by the mayor acting on behalf of the combined county authority (including in a case where the decision is to make a scheme jointly with one or more other franchising authorities).
In section 123M (variation of scheme), after subsection (6) insert—
If a franchising authority are a mayoral CCA, the function of deciding whether to make a proposed variation is a function of the combined county authority exercisable only by the mayor acting on behalf of the combined county authority (including in a case where the decision is to act jointly to vary a scheme).
In section 123N (revocation of scheme), after subsection (7) insert—
If a franchising authority are a mayoral CCA, the function of deciding whether to make a proposed revocation is a function of the combined county authority exercisable only by the mayor acting on behalf of the combined county authority (including in a case where the decision is to act jointly to revoke a scheme).
Section 157 (grants to Integrated Transport Authorities and combined authorities) is amended as follows.
In the heading, for “and combined authorities” substitute
After subsection (1A) insert—
The Secretary of State may, with the approval of the Treasury, make grants to a combined county authority for the purpose of enabling the authority to carry out any of their functions.
Section 162 (interpretation of Part 2) is amended as follows.
In subsection (1), at the appropriate place insert—
“
After subsection (5A) insert—
In this Part “
Section 163 (road user charging schemes: preliminary) is amended as follows.
In each of subsections (3)(bb), (3)(cc) and (4A), for “or combined authority” substitute
After subsection (5A) insert—
In this Part “
Section 164 (local charging schemes) is amended as follows.
In subsection (2), for “or the area of a combined authority” substitute
In subsection (3)—
in the opening words, for “or the area of a combined authority” substitute
in paragraph (b), after “combined authority” insert
Section 165 (joint local charging schemes) is amended as follows.
In subsection (2), for “or the area of a combined authority” substitute
In subsection (3)—
in the opening words, for “or the area of a combined authority” substitute
in paragraph (b), after “combined authority” insert
In section 165A(1)(b) (joint local-ITA charging schemes), after “combined authority” insert
Section 166 (joint local-London charging schemes) is amended as follows.
In subsection (2), for “or the area of a combined authority” substitute
In subsection (3)—
in the opening words, for “or the area of a combined authority” substitute
in paragraph (b), after “combined authority” insert
Section 166A (joint ITA-London charging schemes) is amended as follows.
In subsection (1)(b), after “combined authority” insert
In subsection (3)(b), for “or combined authority” substitute
In section 167(2)(b) (trunk road charging schemes), after “a combined authority” insert
In section 168(2) (charging schemes to be made by order)—
after “a combined authority” insert
for “or the combined authority” substitute
Section 170 (charging schemes: consultation and inquiries) is amended as follows.
In subsection (1A)(b), for “or a combined authority” substitute
In subsection (7)(a), for “or combined authority” substitute
In section 177A(1) (power to require information), for “or combined authority” substitute
In section 193(1) (guidance), after “combined authorities” insert
In section 194 (information), in each of subsections (1), (2) and (6), for “or combined authority” substitute
In section 198(1) (interpretation of Part 3), at the appropriate place insert—
“
Schedule 12 (road user charging and workplace parking levy: financial provisions) is amended as follows.
In each of paragraphs 2(4), 3(2) and 7(5)(c), for “or combined authority” substitute
In paragraph 8(3)(aa), for “and combined authorities” substitute
In paragraph 8(4)(aa), for “or combined authority” substitute
In paragraph 11A—
in sub-paragraph (1), for “or combined authority’s” substitute
in sub-paragraph (4), after “combined authority” insert
In each of paragraphs 11B(1) and 11C(1) and (3), for “or a combined authority” substitute
The Local Government Act 2003 is amended as follows.
Section 23 (meaning of “
After subsection (8) insert—
This Part applies in relation to a combined county authority (a “CCA”) established under section 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023 as it applies in relation to a local authority, except that section 1 confers power on a CCA to borrow money in relation only to functions of the CCA that are specified for the purposes of this subsection in regulations made by the Secretary of State. A function of a CCA may be specified in regulations under subsection (8A) only with the consent of— each county council for an area within the CCA’s area or proposed area, each unitary district council for an area within the CCA’s area or proposed area, and in the case of regulations in relation to an existing CCA, the CCA. In this subsection “ The reference in subsection (8A) to functions of the authority includes, in the case of a mayoral CCA, mayoral functions. In subsection (8C)— “ “
In subsection (10), after “(5)” insert
In section 33(1) (local authorities for the purposes of Chapter 1 of Part 2), after paragraph (jc) insert—
a combined county authority established under section 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023;
In section 93(7) (power to charge for discretionary services: prohibitions to be disregarded)—
in paragraph (d), for “and combined authorities” substitute
omit the “and” at the end of paragraph (f), and
at the end of paragraph (g) insert
, and section 50(4) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023 (combined county authorities).
In section 41(6) of the Courts Act 2003 (disqualification of lay justices who are members of local authorities), after paragraph (eb) insert—
a combined county authority established under section 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023,
The PCPA 2004 is amended as follows.
In section 27A (default powers), in the heading and in the section, after “combined authority” insert
Schedule A1 (default powers exercisable by Mayor of London, combined authority or county council) is amended as follows.
In the heading, after “combined authority” insert
After paragraph 7 insert—
In this Schedule— “ “ a county council, metropolitan district council or non-metropolitan district council which is the local planning authority for an area within the area of the combined county authority, or a joint committee established under section 29 whose area is within, or the same as, the area of the combined county authority. If the Secretary of State— thinks that a constituent planning authority are failing or omitting to do anything it is necessary for them to do in connection with the preparation, revision or adoption of a development plan document, and invites the combined county authority to prepare or revise the document, the combined county authority may prepare or revise (as the case may be) the development plan document. This paragraph applies where a development plan document is prepared or revised by a combined county authority under paragraph 7ZB. The combined county authority must hold an independent examination. The combined county authority— must publish the recommendations and reasons of the person appointed to hold the examination, and may also give directions to the constituent planning authority in relation to publication of those recommendations and reasons. The combined county authority may— approve the document, or approve it subject to specified modifications, as a local development document, or direct the constituent planning authority to consider adopting the document by resolution of the authority as a local development document. Subsections (4) to (7C) of section 20 apply to an examination held under paragraph 7ZC(2)— with the reference to the local planning authority in subsection (7C) of that section being read as a reference to the combined county authority, and with the omission of subsections (5)(c), (7)(b)(ii) and (7B)(b). The combined county authority must give reasons for anything they do in pursuance of paragraph 7ZB or 7ZC(4). The constituent planning authority must reimburse the combined county authority— for any expenditure that the combined county authority incur in connection with anything which is done by them under paragraph 7ZB and which the constituent planning authority failed or omitted to do as mentioned in that paragraph; for any expenditure that the combined county authority incur in connection with anything which is done by them under paragraph 7ZC(2). In the case of a joint local development document or a joint development plan document, the combined county authority may apportion liability for the expenditure on such basis as the authority considers just between the authorities for whom the document has been prepared.
In paragraph 8—
in sub-paragraph (1), after paragraph (b) (but before the “or” at the end of that paragraph) insert—
under paragraph 7ZB by a combined county authority,
in sub-paragraph (2)(a)—
after “6(4)(a)” insert
after “the combined authority” insert
in sub-paragraph (3)(a), after “the combined authority” insert
in sub-paragraph (5), after “6(4)(a)” insert
in sub-paragraph (7)—
in paragraph (b), after “6(4)(a)” insert
in the words after paragraph (b), after “the combined authority” insert
In paragraph 9(8), after “the combined authority” insert
In paragraph 12, after “the combined authority” insert
In paragraph 13(1), after “a combined authority” insert
In section 1 of the Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004 (fire and rescue authorities), for subsection (5) substitute—
This section is also subject to— an order under Part 6 of the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009 which transfers the functions of a fire and rescue authority to a combined authority established under section 103 of that Act; an order under Chapter 1 of Part 2 of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023 which transfers the functions of a fire and rescue authority to a combined county authority established under section 9(1) of that Act.
In section 50 of the Children Act 2004 (intervention - England), after subsection (7) insert—
If any functions of a local authority in England which are specified in subsection (2) are exercisable by a combined county authority by virtue of section 18 of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023— a reference in this section to a local authority includes a reference to the combined county authority, and a reference in this section to functions specified in subsection (2) is, in relation to the combined county authority, to be read as a reference to those functions so far as exercisable by the combined county authority.
In section 33(2) of the Railways Act 2005 (closure requirements), after paragraph (da) insert—
a combined county authority established under section 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023;
In section 15 of the Childcare Act 2006 (powers of Secretary of State to secure proper performance), after subsection (6A) insert—
If any functions of an English local authority under this Part are exercisable by a combined county authority by virtue of section 18 of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023— a reference in any of subsections (3) to (6) to an English local authority includes a reference to the combined county authority, and a reference in those subsections to functions under this Part is, in relation to the combined county authority, to be read as a reference to those functions so far as exercisable by the combined county authority.
Section 123 of the Education and Inspections Act 2006 (education and training to which Chapter 3 of Part 8 applies) is amended as follows.
In subsection (1), after paragraph (ea) insert—
further education for persons aged 19 or over which is wholly or partly funded by a combined county authority;
For subsection (5), substitute—
In this section— “ “
The National Health Service Act 2006 is amended as follows.
In section 7A(2) (exercise of Secretary of State’s public health functions), after paragraph (d) (but before the “or” at the end of that paragraph) insert—
a combined county authority,
In section 12ZB(7) (procurement regulations), in the definition of “relevant authority”, after paragraph (a) insert—
a combined county authority;
In section 13UA(2) (guidance about joint appointments)—
omit the “or” at the end of paragraph (b), and
at the end of paragraph (c) insert
, or one or more relevant NHS body and one or more combined county authority.
In section 65Z5(1) (joint working and delegation arrangements), after paragraph (c) insert—
a combined county authority.
In section 65Z6(1) (joint committees and pooled funds), after paragraph (c) insert—
a combined county authority.
In section 75 (arrangements between NHS bodies and local authorities), after subsection (7F) insert—
For the purposes of this section, a combined county authority that exercises a prescribed function within subsection (1)(a) of an NHS body under voluntary arrangements is to be treated as an NHS body. “ section 7A (exercise of Secretary of State’s public health functions), or section 65Z5 (joint working and delegation arrangements). Regulations under this section, so far as made before or in the same Session as that in which the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023 is passed, apply to a combined county authority that is treated as an NHS body by virtue of subsection (7G) as if it were a prescribed NHS body for the purposes of those regulations. But a combined county authority to which regulations under this section apply by virtue of subsection (7I) may enter into prescribed arrangements in relation to the exercise only of functions within subsection (1)(a) that are exercisable by the authority under voluntary arrangements. Regulations under this section may provide for the regulations to apply in relation to a combined county authority subject to any prescribed limitations or conditions. Nothing in subsection (7J) prevents a combined county authority from being a party to arrangements made by virtue of this section in relation to any prescribed functions of an NHS body that are exercisable by the authority as a result of regulations under section 19 of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023 (public authority functions exercisable by combined county authorities).
In section 275(1) (interpretation), at the appropriate place insert—
“
In section 276 (index of defined expressions), at the appropriate place insert—
combined county authority section 275(1)
In section 9(6)(b) of the Concessionary Bus Travel Act 2007 (variation of reimbursement etc), for “or combined authority” substitute
The Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007 is amended as follows.
In section 23(1) (definitions for the purposes of Chapter 1 of Part 1), in the definition of “public body”, after paragraph (g) insert—
a combined county authority established under section 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023.
In section 104(2) (application of Chapter 1 of Part 5: partner authorities), after paragraph (ib) insert—
a combined county authority established under section 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023;
The Local Transport Act 2008 is amended as follows.
After section 89A insert—
The Secretary of State may by order transfer functions of a combined county authority established under section 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023 to an ITA. An order under this section may only be made in relation to functions that— relate to transport, and are exercisable by the combined county authority in relation to an area that becomes, or becomes part of, the ITA’s integrated transport area by virtue of an order under this Part.
Section 90 (changing the boundaries of an integrated transport area) is amended as follows.
In subsection (5)—
the words from “a combined authority” to the end of the subsection become paragraph (a), and
at the end of that paragraph insert
, or a combined county authority established under section 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023.
In subsection (6)—
the words from “the area of” to the end of the subsection become paragraph (a),
in that paragraph, for “that Act” substitute
at the end of that paragraph insert
, or the area of a combined county authority by virtue of regulations under section 9(1) or 25(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023.
Section 91 (dissolution of an integrated transport area) is amended as follows.
In subsection (4)—
the words from “a combined authority” to the end of the subsection become paragraph (a), and
at the end of that paragraph insert
, or a combined county authority established under section 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023.
In subsection (5)—
the words from “the area or part of the area” to the end of the subsection become paragraph (a),
in that paragraph, for “that Act” substitute
at the end of that paragraph insert
, or the area or part of the area of a combined county authority by virtue of regulations under section 9(1) or 25(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023.
Section 102A (application of Chapter to combined authorities) is amended as follows.
In the heading, after “combined authorities” insert
After subsection (2) insert—
This Chapter applies to a combined county authority established under section 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023 as it applies to an ITA. In the application of this Chapter to a combined county authority, references to an integrated transport area are to the combined county authority’s area. In the application of this Chapter to a combined county authority, the reference in section 99(6)(b) to an executive body established by virtue of section 79(1)(a) or 84(2)(d) is to an executive body established by virtue of section 10(2)(c) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023.
Section 102E (power to establish STBs) is amended as follows.
In subsection (5), after paragraph (a) insert—
a combined county authority;
In subsection (6), after paragraph (a) (but before the “or” at the end of that paragraph) insert—
the area of a combined county authority,
In section 102F(7) (requirements in connection with regulations under section 102E), after paragraph (a) insert—
a combined county authority;
In section 102G(10) (constitution of STBs), after paragraph (a) insert—
in the case of a combined county authority, are the mayor for the area of the combined county authority (if there is one) and those members of the authority who are appointed from among the elected members of the authority’s constituent councils (see section 10(4)(b) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023);
In section 102I(7) (transport strategy of an STB), after paragraph (b) insert—
a combined county authority;
In section 102J(7) (exercise of local transport functions), after paragraph (a) insert—
a combined county authority;
In section 102U, at the appropriate place insert—
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The Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009 is amended as follows.
In section 35(2) (mutual insurance: supplementary), after paragraph (r) insert—
a combined county authority established under section 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023.
In section 88(5) (areas of economic prosperity boards)—
omit the “or” at the end of paragraph (a), and
at the end of paragraph (b) insert
, or the area of a combined county authority.
In section 103(5) (areas of combined authorities) at the end of paragraph (a) insert—
the area of a combined county authority,
Section 106 (changes to boundaries of a combined authority’s area) is amended as follows.
In subsection (6), after “an ITA” insert
In subsection (7)—
the words from “the integrated transport area” to the end of the subsection become paragraph (a), and
at the end of that paragraph insert
, or the area of a combined county authority by virtue of regulations under section 9(1) or 25(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023.
Section 107 (dissolution of a combined authority’s area) is amended as follows.
In subsection (6), after “an ITA” insert
In subsection (7)—
the words from “the integrated transport area” to the end of the subsection become paragraph (a), and
at the end of that paragraph insert
, or the area or part of the area of a combined county authority by virtue of regulations under section 9(1) or 25(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023.
In section 118(5) (guidance), after paragraph (e) insert—
a combined county authority.
In section 120 (interpretation of Part 6), at the appropriate place insert—
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The Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009 is amended as follows.
Section 100 (provision of financial resources) is amended as follows.
After subsection (1AA) insert—
The Secretary of State may secure the provision of financial resources under this subsection (whether or not the resources could be secured under subsection (1)) to any of the persons mentioned in subsection (1) in respect of functions under this Part that are exercisable by a combined county authority by virtue of regulations made under section 19(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023.
In subsection (5), at the appropriate place insert—
“
Section 122 (sharing of information for education and training purposes) is amended as follows.
In subsection (3), after paragraph (fb) insert—
a combined county authority established under section 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023; a person providing services to a combined county authority;
In subsection (5)—
omit the “or” at the end of paragraph (c), and
at the end of paragraph (d) insert
, or any function of a combined authority under Part 4 that is exercisable by it by virtue of regulations made under section 19(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023.
In Part 1 of Schedule 19 to the Equality Act 2010, under the heading “local government”, after the entry for a combined authority insert—
A combined county authority established under section 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023.
In section 27(6) of the Localism Act 2011 (duty to promote and maintain high standards of conduct), after paragraph (n) insert—
a combined county authority established under section 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023.
The Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 is amended as follows.
In section 40(6) (access to local government meetings and documents), after paragraph (ja) insert—
a combined county authority,
In section 44(1) (interpretation of Act), at the appropriate place insert—
“
In Schedule 2, after paragraph 28 insert—
A combined county authority.
The Cities and Local Government Devolution Act 2016 is amended as follows.
Section 1 (devolution: annual report) is amended as follows.
In subsection (1), after “this Act” insert
In subsection (2)—
in paragraph (c), after “a combined authority” insert
in paragraph (e), after “combined authorities” insert
In subsection (4), after the definition of “combined authority” insert—
“
Section 18 (devolving health service functions) is amended as follows.
In subsection (1)—
in the words before paragraph (a), for the words from “or an order” to “(“
in paragraph (c), for “or a combined authority” substitute
In subsection (2), in the words after paragraph (h), for “or an order under section 105A of the 2009 Act” substitute
In subsection (7)—
in the words before paragraph (a), for “or by an order under section 105A of the 2009 Act” substitute
in each of paragraphs (a) and (b), for “or a combined authority” substitute
In subsection (8)—
for “or a combined authority” substitute
for “, or by an order under section 105A of the 1999 Act” substitute
The Policing and Crime Act 2017 is amended as follows.
In section 3 (collaboration agreements: specific restrictions), after subsection (7) insert—
A combined county authority that exercises the functions of a fire and rescue authority by virtue of section 18 or 19 of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023 may only enter into a collaboration agreement where the functions of the authority to which the agreement relates are functions of a fire and rescue authority that the combined county authority is entitled to exercise.
In section 5(5) (collaboration agreements: definitions)—
omit the “or” at the end of paragraph (b);
after paragraph (c) insert—
a combined county authority that exercises the functions of a fire and rescue authority by virtue of section 18 or 19 of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023, or an elected mayor who exercises the functions of a fire and rescue authority by virtue of section 30 of that Act.
The Technical and Further Education Act 2017 is amended as follows.
In Schedule 3 (conduct of education administration: statutory corporations)—
in paragraph 13(b), in the inserted paragraph (ab), for “or combined authority” substitute
in paragraph 38(c)—
after the definition of “combined authority”, insert—
“
in the definition of “director of children’s services”, in paragraph (b), after “a combined authority” insert
In Schedule 4 (conduct of education administration: companies)—
in paragraph 12(b), in the inserted paragraph (ab), for “or combined authority” substitute
in paragraph 36(c)—
after the definition of “combined authority”, insert—
“
in the definition of “director of children’s services”, in paragraph (b), after “a combined authority” insert
In section 22(3) of the Bus Services Act 2017 (bus companies: limitation of powers of authorities in England), in the definition of “relevant authority”, after paragraph (c) insert—
a combined county authority established under section 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023;
The Digital Economy Act 2017 is amended as follows.
In Schedule 4 (public service delivery: specified persons for the purposes of section 35), after paragraph 14 insert—
A combined county authority established under section 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023.
In Schedule 5 (public service delivery: specified persons for the purposes of sections 36 and 37), after paragraph 8 insert—
A combined county authority established under section 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023.
In Schedule 6 (public service delivery: specified persons for the purposes of sections 36 and 37), after paragraph 7 insert—
A combined county authority established under section 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023.
In Schedule 1 to the Data Protection Act 2018 (special categories of personal data and criminal convictions etc data), in paragraph 23(3), after paragraph (h) insert—
a mayor for the area of a combined county authority established under section 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023;
Section 12 of the Automated and Electric Vehicles Act 2018 (duty to consider making regulations under section 11(1)(a) on request from mayor) is amended as follows.
In subsection (7)—
in paragraph (a), after “a combined authority” insert
in paragraph (b), after sub-paragraph (i) insert—
in the case of the area of a combined county authority, the mayor for the area elected in accordance with section 27(2) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023;
In subsection (8), in the appropriate place insert—
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The Skills and Post-16 Education Act 2022 is amended as follows.
In section 1(7) (views of relevant authority in relation to local skills improvement plan), for paragraph (a), and the “or” at the end of that paragraph, substitute—
a combined authority within the meaning of Part 6 of the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009 (see section 103 of that Act), a CCA within the meaning of Chapter 1 of Part 2 of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023 (combined county authorities) (see section 9 of that Act), a local authority that has functions conferred on it by regulations made under section 16(1) of the Cities and Local Government Devolution Act 2016 (power to transfer etc public authority functions to certain local authorities), or
Section 4 (interpretation of sections 1 to 4) is amended as follows.
In subsection (1), at the appropriate place insert—
“
In subsection (2), after paragraph (b) insert—
a combined county authority
In section 19(2) (meaning of “
a combined county authority;
In section 20(7) (meaning of “
a combined county authority;
In section 21(2) (interpretation of sections 19 to 21), at the appropriate place insert—
“
In section 180(2) of the Health and Care Act 2022 (licensing of cosmetic procedures), in the definition of “local authority”, after paragraph (d) insert—
a combined county authority established under section 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023;
The Elections Act 2022 is amended as follows.
In section 37(1) (interpretation of Part 5), in the definition of “relevant elective office”, after paragraph (f) insert—
mayor for the area of a combined county authority established under section 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023;
In section 45(9) (meaning of “
an election for the return of a mayor for the area of a combined county authority established under section 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023,
Paragraph 1 of Schedule 11 (illegal practices) is amended as follows.
In sub-paragraph (1)(b)—
omit the “or” at the end of sub-paragraph (iv), and
after sub-paragraph (v) (but before the “and” at the end of that sub-paragraph) insert
or an election for the return of a mayor for the area of a combined county authority,
In sub-paragraph (4)—
omit the “and” at the end of paragraph (b), and
at the end of paragraph (c) insert
, and as it applies in relation to an election for the return of a mayor for the area of a combined county authority by virtue of regulations under paragraph 12(1) of Schedule 2 to the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023.
After sub-paragraph (5) insert—
In this paragraph “
In paragraph 12(4) of Schedule 8 (voting and candidacy rights of EU citizens: transitional provision), after paragraph (d) insert—
mayor for the area of a combined county authority established under section 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023;