52Two or more local authorities acting jointly in relation to heat network zoneS
(1)Where an area proposed for designation as a heat network zone falls within the area of more than one local authority, each of the local authorities in whose area the proposed heat network zone would be situated may act jointly to—
(a)designate the area as a heat network zone under section 46(1),
(b)request under section 47(4)(b) that the Scottish Ministers consider whether to designate the area as a heat network zone.
(2)Where two or more local authorities have acted jointly by virtue of subsection (1)(a) to designate as a heat network zone an area falling within the area of each of the local authorities, the local authorities may act jointly to vary the heat network zone under section 50(1).
(3)Where two or more local authorities act jointly under subsection (1) or (2), references in sections 46, 48, 49, 50 and 51 to—
(a)a local authority are references to the local authorities acting jointly, and
(b)a local authority's area are references to the combined area of the local authorities.
Commencement Information
I1S. 52 in force at 30.5.2023 by S.S.I. 2023/148, reg. 2(1)(2)(g)