Cities and Local Government Devolution Act 2016 (c. 1)

SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 5 E+W MINOR AND CONSEQUENTIAL AMENDMENTS

Local Government Act 1985 E+W

6 E+W The Local Government Act 1985 is amended as follows.

7 E+W In section 72 (accounts and audit), for subsection (5) substitute—

“(5) Any reference in this section to a new authority includes a reference to—

(a) the London Fire and Emergency Planning Authority;

(b) a sub-national transport body established under section 102E of the Local Transport Act 2008;

(c) a combined authority established under section 103 of the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009.”

8 E+W In section 73 (financial administration), in subsection (2) after “reference to” insert “—

(a) a sub-national transport body established under section 102E of the Local Transport Act 2008;

(b)”.