Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023

Section 56

Schedule 4 E+W Combined county authorities: consequential amendments

Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 (c. 56) E+W

1 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 “, a combined county authority established under section 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023”.

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I1 Sch. 4 para. 1 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)

Trustee Investments Act 1961 (c. 62) E+W

2 In section 11(4)(a) of the Trustee Investments Act 1961 (local authority investment schemes), after “section 103 of that Act” insert “, a combined county authority established under section 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023,”.

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I2 Sch. 4 para. 2 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)

Local Government (Records) Act 1962 (c. 56) E+W

3 The Local Government (Records) Act 1962 is amended as follows.

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I3 Sch. 4 para. 3 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)

4 In section 2(6) (acquisition and deposit of records), after “section 103 of that Act” insert “, to a combined county authority established under section 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023”.

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I4 Sch. 4 para. 4 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)

5 In section 8(1) (interpretation), in the definition of “local authority”, after “section 103 of that Act” insert “, or a combined county authority established under section 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023”.

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I5 Sch. 4 para. 5 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)

Leasehold Reform Act 1967 (c. 88) E+W

6 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 “any combined county authority established under section 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023,”.

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I6 Sch. 4 para. 6 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)

Transport Act 1968 (c. 73) E+W

7 The Transport Act 1968 is amended as follows.

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I7 Sch. 4 para. 7 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)

8 (1) Section 9 (Areas, Authorities and Executives) is amended as follows.

(2) In subsection (1)—

(a) in paragraph (a)(i), after “a combined authority area” insert “or a combined county authority area”;

(b) after paragraph (ab) insert—

“(ac) 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;

(ad) any reference to a “combined county authority area” is to an area for which a combined county authority is established;”;

(c) in paragraph (b), after sub-paragraph (ia) insert—

“(iaa) in relation to a combined county authority area, the combined county authority;”.

(3) In subsection (2), after “a combined authority area” insert “, a combined county authority area”.

(4) In subsection (3), after “a combined authority area” insert “, a combined county authority area”.

(5) In subsection (5) for “or a combined authority area” substitute “a combined authority area or a combined county authority area”.

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I8 Sch. 4 para. 8 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)

9 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 “, combined county authority area”.

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I9 Sch. 4 para. 9 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)

10 (1) Section 10 (general powers of Executives) is amended as follows.

(2) In subsection (1), after “a combined authority area” insert “, a combined county authority area”.

(3) In subsection (3), after “a combined authority area” insert “, a combined county authority area”.

(4) In subsection (5), after “a combined authority area” insert “, a combined county authority area”.

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I10 Sch. 4 para. 10 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)

11 In section 10A(1) (further powers of Executives), for “or combined authority area” substitute “, combined authority area or combined county authority area”.

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I11 Sch. 4 para. 11 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)

12 In section 12(1) (borrowing powers of Executive), after “a combined authority area” insert “, a combined county authority area”.

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I12 Sch. 4 para. 12 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)

13 In section 14(1) (accounts of Executive), after “a combined authority area” insert “, a combined county authority area”.

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I13 Sch. 4 para. 13 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)

14 (1) Section 15 (further functions of Authority) is amended as follows.

(2) In subsection (1), after “a combined authority area” insert “, a combined county authority area”.

(3) In subsection (6), after “a combined authority area” insert “, a combined county authority area”.

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I14 Sch. 4 para. 14 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)

15 In section 16(1) (annual report by Authority and Executive), after “combined authority area” insert “, combined county authority area”.

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I15 Sch. 4 para. 15 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)

16 (1) Section 20 (special duty with respect to railway passengers) is amended as follows.

(2) In subsection (1), after “a combined authority area” insert “, a combined county authority area”.

(3) In subsection (2A), after “a combined authority area” insert “, a combined county authority area”.

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I16 Sch. 4 para. 16 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)

17 (1) Section 23 (consents of, or directions, by Minister) is amended as follows.

(2) In subsection (1), after “a combined authority area” insert “, a combined county authority area”.

(3) In subsection (2), after “a combined authority area” insert “, a combined county authority area”.

(4) In subsection (3), after “a combined authority area” insert “, a combined county authority area”.

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I17 Sch. 4 para. 17 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)

18 In section 56(6) (assistance by Minister or local authority towards expenditure on public transport), after paragraph (bc) insert—

“(bd) a combined county authority established under section 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023;”.

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I18 Sch. 4 para. 18 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)

19 (1) Schedule 5 (Passenger Transport Executives) is amended as follows.

(2) In Part 2, in paragraph 2, after “the combined authority area”, in both places it occurs, insert “, the combined county authority area”.

(3) In Part 3, in paragraph 11, after “a combined authority area”, insert “, a combined county authority area”.

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I19 Sch. 4 para. 19 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)

Local Government Grants (Social Need) Act 1969 (c. 2) E+W

20 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 “, a combined authority established under section 103 of that Act and a combined county authority established under section 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023”.

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I20 Sch. 4 para. 20 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)

Employers’ Liability (Compulsory Insurance) Act 1969 (c. 57) E+W

21 In section 3(2)(b) of the Employers’ Liability (Compulsory Insurance) Act 1969 (employers exempted from insurance), after “section 103 of that Act,” insert “a combined county authority established under section 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023,”.

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I21 Sch. 4 para. 21 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)

Local Authorities (Goods and Services) Act 1970 (c. 39) E+W

22 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 “any combined county authority established under section 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023,”.

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I22 Sch. 4 para. 22 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)

Local Government Act 1972 (c. 70) E+W

23 The Local Government Act 1972 is amended as follows.

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I23 Sch. 4 para. 23 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)

24 (1) Section 70 (restriction on promotion of Bills for changing local government areas, etc) is amended as follows.

(2) In subsection (1), for “or combined authority” substitute “, combined authority or combined county authority”.

(3) In subsection (3), for “or combined authority” substitute “, combined authority or combined county authority”.

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I24 Sch. 4 para. 24 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)

25 In section 80(2)(b) (disqualification for election and holding office as member of local authority), after “combined authority” insert “, combined county authority”.

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I25 Sch. 4 para. 25 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)

26 In section 85(4) (vacation of office by failure to attend meetings), for “and a combined authority” substitute “, a combined authority and a combined county authority”.

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I26 Sch. 4 para. 26 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)

27 In section 86(2) (declaration of vacancy by local authority), for “and a combined authority” substitute “, a combined authority and a combined county authority”.

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I27 Sch. 4 para. 27 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)

28 In section 92(7) (proceedings for disqualification)—

(a) for “and a combined authority” substitute “, a combined authority and a combined county authority”, and

(b) for “or a combined authority” substitute “, a combined authority or a combined county authority”.

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I28 Sch. 4 para. 28 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)

29 In section 99 (meetings and proceedings of local authorities), after “combined authorities,” insert “combined county authorities,”.

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I29 Sch. 4 para. 29 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)

30 (1) Section 100J (application of Part 5A to to new authorities, Common Council, etc) is amended as follows.

(2) In subsection (1), after paragraph (bd) insert—

“(bda) a combined county authority;”.

(3) In subsection (4)(a), for “or a combined authority” substitute “, a combined authority or a combined county authority”.

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I30 Sch. 4 para. 30 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)

31 (1) Section 101 (arrangements for discharge of functions by local authorities) is amended as follows.

(2) In subsection (1E), for ““Mayoral function”” substitute “In subsection (1D) “mayoral function””.

(3) After subsection (1E) insert—

“(1F) 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.

(1G) In subsection (1F) “mayoral function” has the meaning given by section 41(8) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023.”

(4) In subsection (5C), after “combined authority” insert “or combined county authority”.

(5) In subsection (5D)—

(a) the words from “section 107E” to the end become paragraph (a), and

(b) at the end of paragraph (a) insert “, or

(b) section 32 of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023 (joint exercise of general functions).”

(6) In subsection (5E), for “has the meaning given in section 107D(2) of that Act.” substitute “—

(a) in relation to a combined authority, has the meaning given in section 107D(2) of the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009;

(b) in relation to a combined county authority, has the meaning given in section 30(2) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023.”

(7) In subsection (13), after “a combined authority,” insert “a combined county authority,”.

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I31 Sch. 4 para. 31 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)

32 In section 138C(1) (application of sections 138A and 138B to other authorities), after paragraph (n) insert—

“(na) a combined county authority;”.

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I32 Sch. 4 para. 32 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)

33 In section 142(1B) (provision of information relating to matters affecting local government), after “a combined authority” insert “, a combined county authority”.

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I33 Sch. 4 para. 33 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)

34 (1) Section 146A (joint authorities etc) is amended as follows.

(2) In subsection (1)—

(a) in the opening words, after “(1ZE)” insert “, (1ZEA)”, and

(b) after “a combined authority,” insert “a combined county authority”.

(3) After subsection (1ZE) insert—

“(1ZEA) 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).”

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I34 Sch. 4 para. 34 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)

35 In section 175(3B) (allowances for attending conferences and meetings), after “a combined authority” insert “, a combined county authority”.

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I35 Sch. 4 para. 35 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)

36 In section 176(3) (payment of expenses), for “and a combined authority” substitute “a combined authority and a combined county authority”.

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I36 Sch. 4 para. 36 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)

37 In section 223(2) (appearance of local authorities in legal proceedings), after “a combined authority,” insert “a combined county authority,”.

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I37 Sch. 4 para. 37 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)

38 In section 224(2) (arrangements by principal councils for custody of documents), for “or combined authority” substitute “, combined authority or combined county authority”.

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I38 Sch. 4 para. 38 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)

39 In section 225(3) (deposit of documents with proper officer), for “and a combined authority” substitute “, a combined authority and a combined county authority”.

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I39 Sch. 4 para. 39 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)

40 In section 228(7A) (inspection of documents), for “or a combined authority” substitute “, a combined authority or a combined county authority”.

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I40 Sch. 4 para. 40 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)

41 In section 229(8) (photographic copies of documents) after “a combined authority,” insert “a combined county authority,”.

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I41 Sch. 4 para. 41 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)

42 In section 230(2) (reports and returns), for “and a combined authority” substitute “, a combined authority and a combined county authority”.

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I42 Sch. 4 para. 42 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)

43 In section 231(4) (service of notice on local authorities), after “a combined authority,” insert “a combined county authority,”.

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I43 Sch. 4 para. 43 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)

44 In section 232(1A) (public notices), after “a combined authority,” insert “a combined county authority,”.

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I44 Sch. 4 para. 44 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)

45 In section 233(11) (service of notices by local authorities), after “a combined authority,” insert “a combined county authority,”.

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I45 Sch. 4 para. 45 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)

46 In section 234(4) (authentication of documents), after “a combined authority,” insert “a combined county authority,”.

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I46 Sch. 4 para. 46 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)

47 In section 236(1) (procedure for byelaws), for “or a combined authority” substitute “, a combined authority or a combined county authority”.

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I47 Sch. 4 para. 47 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)

48 In section 236B(1) (revocation of byelaws), after paragraph (e) insert—

“(f) a combined county authority.”

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I48 Sch. 4 para. 48 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)

49 In section 238 (evidence of byelaws), for “or a combined authority” substitute “, a combined authority or a combined county authority”.

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I49 Sch. 4 para. 49 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)

50 In section 239(4A) (power to promote or oppose bills), for “and a combined authority” substitute “, a combined authority and a combined county authority”.

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I50 Sch. 4 para. 50 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)

51 In section 270(1) (interpretation), at the appropriate place insert—

• ““combined county authority” means a combined county authority established under section 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023;”.

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I51 Sch. 4 para. 51 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)

52 In Part 1A of Schedule 12 (meetings and proceedings of joint authorities etc), in paragraph 6A, for “or a combined authority” substitute “, a combined authority or a combined county authority”.

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I52 Sch. 4 para. 52 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)

Employment Agencies Act 1973 (c. 35) E+W

53 In section 13(7) of the Employment Agencies Act 1973 (interpretation), after paragraph (fzc) insert—

“(fzd) 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;”.

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I53 Sch. 4 para. 53 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)

Local Government Act 1974 (c. 7) E+W

54 The Local Government Act 1974 is amended as follows.

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I54 Sch. 4 para. 54 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)

55 In section 25(1) (authorities subject to investigation), after paragraph (cf) insert—

“(cg) any combined county authority established under section 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023;”.

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I55 Sch. 4 para. 55 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)

56 (1) Section 26C (referral of complaints by authorities) is amended as follows.

(2) In subsection (6), after paragraph (f) insert—

“(g) 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;”.

(3) After subsection (8) insert—

“(9) For the purposes of subsection (6)(g)—

(a) 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;

(b) 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.”

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I56 Sch. 4 para. 56 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)

Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 (c. 37) E+W

57 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 “a combined county authority established under section 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023,”.

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I57 Sch. 4 para. 57 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)

Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976 (c. 57) E+W

58 In section 44 of the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976 (interpretation of Part 1), in the definition of “local authority”—

(a) in paragraph (a), after “section 103 of that Act,” insert “a combined county authority established under section 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023,”;

(b) in paragraph (c), after “section 103 of that Act, insert “a combined county authority established under section 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023,”.

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I58 Sch. 4 para. 58 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)

Rent (Agriculture) Act 1976 (c. 80) E+W

59 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—

“(bbzc) a combined county authority established under section 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023;”.

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I59 Sch. 4 para. 59 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)

Rent Act 1977 (c. 42) E+W

60 In section 14(1) of the Rent Act 1977 (landlord’s interest belonging to local authority etc), after paragraph (cbc) insert—

“(cbd) a combined county authority established under section 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023;”.

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I60 Sch. 4 para. 60 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)

Protection from Eviction Act 1977 (c. 43) E+W

61 In section 3A(8) of the Protection from Eviction Act 1977 (excluded tenancies and licences), after paragraph (ab) insert—

“(ac) a combined county authority established under section 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023;”.

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I61 Sch. 4 para. 61 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)

Local Government, Planning and Land Act 1980 (c. 65) E+W

62 The Local Government, Planning and Land Act 1980 is amended as follows.

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I62 Sch. 4 para. 62 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)

63 In section 2(1) (duty of authorities to publish information), after paragraph (kac) insert—

“(kad) a combined county authority established under section 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023;”.

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I63 Sch. 4 para. 63 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)

64 In section 98(8A) (disposal of land at direction of Secretary of State), after paragraph (ezb) insert—

“(ezc) a combined county authority established under section 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023;”.

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I64 Sch. 4 para. 64 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)

65 In section 99(4) (directions to dispose of land), after paragraph (dbzb) insert—

“(dbzc) a combined county authority established under section 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023;”.

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I65 Sch. 4 para. 65 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)

66 In section 100(1)(a) (interpretation and extent of Part 10), for “or a combined authority established under section 103 of that Act” substitute “, a combined authority established under section 103 of that Act or a combined county authority established under section 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023”.

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I66 Sch. 4 para. 66 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)

67 In Schedule 16 (bodies to whom Part 10 applies), after paragraph 5BZB insert—

“5BZBA A combined county authority established under section 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023.”

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I67 Sch. 4 para. 67 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)

Public Passenger Vehicles Act 1981 (c. 14) E+W

68 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 “established under section 103 of the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009, of combined county authorities established under section 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023”.

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I68 Sch. 4 para. 68 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)

Acquisition of Land Act 1981 (c. 67) E+W

69 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 “, a combined authority established under section 103 of that Act or a combined county authority established under section 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023”.

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I69 Sch. 4 para. 69 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)

Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1982 (c. 30) E+W

70 The Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1982 is amended as follows.

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I70 Sch. 4 para. 70 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)

71 In section 33(9) (enforceability by local authorities of covenants relating to land)—

(a) in paragraph (a), for “or a combined authority established under section 103 of that Act” substitute “, a combined authority established under section 103 of that Act or a combined county authority established under section 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023”;

(b) in paragraph (b), for “or combined authority” substitute “, combined authority or combined county authority”.

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I71 Sch. 4 para. 71 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)

72 In section 41(13) (lost and uncollected property), in the definition of “local authority”, after paragraph (ezb) insert—

“(ezba) a combined county authority established under section 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023;”.

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I72 Sch. 4 para. 72 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)

Stock Transfer Act 1982 (c. 41) E+W

73 In Schedule 1 to the Stock Transfer Act 1982 (specified securities), in paragraph 7(2)(a), after “section 103 of that Act” insert “, a combined county authority established under section 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023”.

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I73 Sch. 4 para. 73 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)

County Courts Act 1984 (c. 28) E+W

74 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 “a combined county authority established under section 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023,”.

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I74 Sch. 4 para. 74 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)

Local Government Act 1985 (c. 51) E+W

75 The Local Government Act 1985 is amended as follows.

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I75 Sch. 4 para. 75 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)

76 In section 72(5) (accounts and audit), after paragraph (c) insert—

“(d) a combined county authority established under section 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023.”

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I76 Sch. 4 para. 76 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)

77 In section 73(2) (financial administration), after paragraph (b) insert—

“(c) a combined county authority established under section 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023.”

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I77 Sch. 4 para. 77 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)

Transport Act 1985 (c. 67) E+W

78 The Transport Act 1985 is amended as follows.

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I78 Sch. 4 para. 78 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)

79 In section 27A(7)(b) (additional powers where service not operated as registered), for “or combined authority” substitute “, combined authority or combined county authority”.

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I79 Sch. 4 para. 79 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)

80 In section 64(1)(a) (consultation with respect to policies), after “combined authority,” insert “combined county authority,”.

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I80 Sch. 4 para. 80 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)

81 In section 93(8)(b) (travel concession schemes), for “and a combined authority” substitute “, a combined authority and a combined county authority”.

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I81 Sch. 4 para. 81 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)

82 In section 106(4) (grants for transport facilities and services), after paragraph (aa) insert—

“(ab) any combined county authority;”.

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I82 Sch. 4 para. 82 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)

83 In section 137 (general interpretation), after subsection (5A) insert—

“(5B) 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.”

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I83 Sch. 4 para. 83 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)

Housing Act 1985 (c. 68) E+W

84 (1) Section 4 of the Housing Act 1985 (other descriptions of authority) is amended as follows.

(2) In subsection (1)(e), after “combined authority,” insert “a combined county authority,”.

(3) In subsection (2), at the appropriate place insert—

• ““combined county authority” means a combined county authority established under section 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023;”.

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I84 Sch. 4 para. 84 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)

Housing Associations Act 1985 (c. 69) E+W

85 In section 106(1) (minor definitions) of the Housing Associations Act 1985, in the definition of “local authority”—

(a) for “and a combined authority established under section 103 of that Act” substitute “, a combined authority established under section 103 of that Act and a combined county authority established under section 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023”;

(b) after “such a combined authority,” insert “such a combined county authority,”.

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I85 Sch. 4 para. 85 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)

Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 (c. 70) E+W

86 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 “a combined county authority established under section 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023,”.

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I86 Sch. 4 para. 86 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)

Local Government Act 1986 (c. 10) E+W

87 The Local Government Act 1986 is amended as follows.

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I87 Sch. 4 para. 87 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)

88 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 “a combined county authority established under section 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023,”.

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I88 Sch. 4 para. 88 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)

89 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 “a combined county authority established under section 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023,”.

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I89 Sch. 4 para. 89 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)

Landlord and Tenant Act 1987 (c. 31) E+W

90 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 “, a combined authority established under section 103 of that Act or a combined county authority established under section 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023”.

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I90 Sch. 4 para. 90 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)

Local Government Act 1988 (c. 9) E+W

91 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 “A combined county authority established under section 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023.”

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I91 Sch. 4 para. 91 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)

Local Government Finance Act 1988 (c. 41) E+W

92 The Local Government Finance Act 1988 is amended as follows.

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I92 Sch. 4 para. 92 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)

93 In section 74 (levies), after subsection (14) insert—

“(15) For the purposes of this section—

(a) 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

(b) the reference in that subsection to the council concerned shall be treated as a reference to the combined county authority’s constituent councils.

(16) Regulations under this section by virtue of subsection (15) may be made only with the consent of—

(a) the constituent councils, and

(b) in the case of regulations in relation to an existing combined county authority, that authority.

(17) 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.

(18) In subsections (15) to (17)—

• “constituent council” has the meaning given by section 10(11) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023;

• “mayoral function” has the meaning given by section 41(8) of that Act.”

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I93 Sch. 4 para. 93 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)

94 In section 88B(9) (special grant: relevant authorities), after paragraph (c) insert—

“(d) a combined county authority established under section 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023.”

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I94 Sch. 4 para. 94 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)

95 In section 111(2) (financial administration: relevant authorities), after paragraph (ib) insert—

“(ic) a combined county authority established under section 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023,”.

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I95 Sch. 4 para. 95 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)

96 In section 143 (orders and regulations), after subsection (4B) insert—

“(4C) 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.”

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I96 Sch. 4 para. 96 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)

Housing Act 1988 (c. 50) E+W

97 The Housing Act 1988 is amended as follows.

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I97 Sch. 4 para. 97 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)

98 In section 74(8) (transfer of land and other property to housing action trusts), after paragraph (fc) insert—

“(fd) a combined county authority established under section 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023;”.

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I98 Sch. 4 para. 98 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)

99 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—

“(fc) a combined county authority established under section 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023;”.

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I99 Sch. 4 para. 99 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)

Road Traffic Act 1988 (c. 52) E+W

100 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 “, a combined authority established under section 103 of that Act or a combined county authority established under section 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023”.

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I100 Sch. 4 para. 100 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)

Local Government and Housing Act 1989 (c. 42) E+W

101 The Local Government and Housing Act 1989 is amended as follows.

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I101 Sch. 4 para. 101 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)

102 In section 21(1) (interpretation of Part 1), after paragraph (jb) insert—

“(jba) a combined county authority established under section 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023;”.

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I102 Sch. 4 para. 102 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)

103 In section 152(2) (interpretation), after paragraph (izb) insert—

“(izc) a combined county authority established under section 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023;”.

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I103 Sch. 4 para. 103 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)

104 In section 157(6) (periodic payments of grants)—

(a) omit the “and” at the end of paragraph (j), and

(b) after paragraph (k) insert—

“(l) a combined county authority established under section 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023;”.

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I104 Sch. 4 para. 104 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)

105 (1) Schedule 1 (political balance on local authority committees etc) is amended as follows.

(2) In paragraph 2(1), for “(jb)” substitute “(jba)”.

(3) In paragraph 4(1), in paragraph (a) of the definition of “relevant authority”, for “(jb)” substitute “(jba)”.

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I105 Sch. 4 para. 105 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)

Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (c. 8) E+W

106 The TCPA 1990 is amended as follows.

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I106 Sch. 4 para. 106 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)

107 In section 252(12) (procedure for making orders), in the definition of “local authority”, after “section 103 of that Act,” insert “a combined county authority established under section 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023,”.

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I107 Sch. 4 para. 107 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)

108 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 “, a combined county authority established under section 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023”.

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I108 Sch. 4 para. 108 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)

Further and Higher Education Act 1992 (c. 13) E+W

109 In section 54(1)(e)(ii) of the Further and Higher Education Act 1992 (duty to give information), for “or a combined authority” substitute “, a combined authority established under section 103 of the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009 or a combined county authority established under section 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023”.

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I109 Sch. 4 para. 109 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)

Local Government Finance Act 1992 (c. 14) E+W

110 The Local Government Finance Act 1992 is amended as follows.

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I110 Sch. 4 para. 110 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)

111 In section 39(1) (major precepting authorities), after paragraph (ab) insert—

“(ac) a mayoral CCA, as defined by section 27(8) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023 (mayoral combined county authorities);”.

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I111 Sch. 4 para. 111 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)

112 In section 40 (issue of precepts by major precepting authority), after subsection (11) insert—

“(12) Where the precepting authority is a mayoral CCA—

(a) 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

(b) the issuing and calculation of a precept under this Chapter is subject to any provision made in regulations under that section.”

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I112 Sch. 4 para. 112 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)

Local Government (Overseas Assistance) Act 1993 (c. 25) E+W

113 In section 1(10) of the Local Government (Overseas Assistance) Act 1993 (power to provide advice and assistance), after paragraph (dzb) insert—

“(dzc) a combined county authority established under section 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023;”.

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I113 Sch. 4 para. 113 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)

Railways Act 1993 (c. 43) E+W

114 The Railways Act 1993 is amended as follows.

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I114 Sch. 4 para. 114 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)

115 In section 25(1) (public sector operators not to be franchisees)—

(a) after paragraph (ca) insert—

“(cb) any combined county authority established under section 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023;”;

(b) in paragraph (d), for “or a combined authority” substitute “, a combined authority or a combined county authority”.

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I115 Sch. 4 para. 115 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)

116 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 “, a combined authority established under section 103 of the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009 and a combined county authority established under section 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023”.

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I116 Sch. 4 para. 116 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)

Deregulation and Contracting Out Act 1994 (c. 40) E+W

117 In section 79A of the Deregulation and Contracting Out Act 1994 (meaning of “local authority”: England), after paragraph (mb) insert—

“(mc) a combined county authority established under section 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023;”.

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I117 Sch. 4 para. 117 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)

Environment Act 1995 (c. 25) E+W

118 After section 86B of the Environment Act 1995 insert—

“86C Role of combined county authorities in relation to action plans

(1) 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.

(2) 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.

(3) Where a combined county authority provides proposals under subsection (2), the combined county authority must—

(a) in those proposals, specify a date for each particular measure by which it will be carried out, and

(b) as far as is reasonably practicable, carry out those measures by those dates.

(4) 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)).

(5) In this section “combined county authority” means a combined county authority established under section 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023.”

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I118 Sch. 4 para. 118 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)

Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996 (c. 53) E+W

119 In section 3(2) of the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996 (ineligible applicants), after paragraph (jc) insert—

“(jd) a combined county authority established under section 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023;”.

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I119 Sch. 4 para. 119 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)

Crime and Disorder Act 1998 (c. 37) E+W

120 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 “a combined county authority established under section 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023;”.

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I120 Sch. 4 para. 120 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)

Local Government Act 1999 (c. 27) E+W

121 In section 1(1) of the Local Government Act 1999 (best value authorities), after paragraph (hc) insert—

“(hd) a combined county authority established under section 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023;”.

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I121 Sch. 4 para. 121 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)

Greater London Authority Act 1999 (c. 29) E+W

122 In section 211(1) of the GLAA 1999 (public sector operators)—

(a) after paragraph (ca) insert—

“(cb) any combined county authority established under section 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023;”, and

(b) in paragraph (d), for “or combined authority” substitute “, combined authority or combined county authority”.

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I122 Sch. 4 para. 122 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)

Freedom of Information Act 2000 (c. 36) E+W

123 In Schedule 1 to the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (public authorities), after paragraph 19B insert—

“19C A combined county authority established under section 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023.”

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I123 Sch. 4 para. 123 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)

Transport Act 2000 (c. 38) E+W

124 The Transport Act 2000 is amended as follows.

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I124 Sch. 4 para. 124 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)

125 In section 108(4) (local transport plans), after paragraph (ca) (but before the “or” at the end of that paragraph) insert—

“(cb) a combined county authority established under section 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023,”.

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I125 Sch. 4 para. 125 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)

126 (1) Section 109 (further provision about local transport plans in England) is amended as follows.

(2) In subsection (2A), in the opening words, for “or a combined authority” substitute “, a combined authority or a combined county authority”.

(3) In subsection (2B)—

(a) in the opening words, for “or a combined authority” substitute “, a combined authority or a combined county authority”;

(b) in paragraph (a), after “combined authority” insert “or combined county authority”;

(c) in paragraph (c), after “combined authority” insert “or combined county authority”.

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I126 Sch. 4 para. 126 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)

127 (1) Section 113 (role of metropolitan district councils) is amended as follows.

(2) In subsection (2), after “a combined authority” insert “or a combined county authority”.

(3) in subsection (2A), in each of paragraphs (a), (b) and (c), after “combined authority” insert “or combined county authority”.

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I127 Sch. 4 para. 127 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)

128 In section 123A(4) (franchising schemes)—

(a) after paragraph (a) insert—

“(aa) a mayoral CCA;”;

(b) omit the “or” at the end of paragraph (e);

(c) at the end of paragraph (f) insert “, or

(g) a combined county authority which is not a mayoral CCA.”;

(d) in the words after paragraph (g), for “(f)” substitute “(g)”.

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I128 Sch. 4 para. 128 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)

129 In section 123C(2) (consent of the Secretary of State and notice)—

(a) omit the “or” at the end of paragraph (a);

(b) at the end of paragraph (b) insert “,

(c) the area of a mayoral CCA, or

(d) the combined area of two or more mayoral CCAs.”

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I129 Sch. 4 para. 129 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)

130 In section 123G (response to consultation), after subsection (4) insert—

“(5) 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).”

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I130 Sch. 4 para. 130 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)

131 In section 123M (variation of scheme), after subsection (6) insert—

“(6A) 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).”

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I131 Sch. 4 para. 131 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)

132 In section 123N (revocation of scheme), after subsection (7) insert—

“(7A) 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).”

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I132 Sch. 4 para. 132 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)

133 (1) Section 157 (grants to Integrated Transport Authorities and combined authorities) is amended as follows.

(2) In the heading, for “and combined authorities” substitute “, combined authorities and combined county authorities”.

(3) After subsection (1A) insert—

“(1B) 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.”

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I133 Sch. 4 para. 133 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)

134 (1) Section 162 (interpretation of Part 2) is amended as follows.

(2) In subsection (1), at the appropriate place insert—

• ““mayoral CCA” has the meaning given by section 27(8) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023;”.

(3) After subsection (5A) insert—

“(5B) In this Part “combined county authority” means a combined county authority established under section 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023.”

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I134 Sch. 4 para. 134 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)

135 (1) Section 163 (road user charging schemes: preliminary) is amended as follows.

(2) In each of subsections (3)(bb), (3)(cc) and (4A), for “or combined authority” substitute “, combined authority or combined county authority”.

(3) After subsection (5A) insert—

“(5B) In this Part “combined county authority” means a combined county authority established under section 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023.”

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I135 Sch. 4 para. 135 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)

136 (1) Section 164 (local charging schemes) is amended as follows.

(2) In subsection (2), for “or the area of a combined authority” substitute “, the area of a combined authority or the area of a combined county authority”.

(3) In subsection (3)—

(a) in the opening words, for “or the area of a combined authority” substitute “, the area of a combined authority or the area of a combined county authority”;

(b) in paragraph (b), after “combined authority” insert “or combined county authority”.

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I136 Sch. 4 para. 136 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)

137 (1) Section 165 (joint local charging schemes) is amended as follows.

(2) In subsection (2), for “or the area of a combined authority” substitute “, the area of a combined authority or the area of a combined county authority”.

(3) In subsection (3)—

(a) in the opening words, for “or the area of a combined authority” substitute “, the area of a combined authority or the area of a combined county authority”;

(b) in paragraph (b), after “combined authority” insert “or combined county authority”.

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I137 Sch. 4 para. 137 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)

138 In section 165A(1)(b) (joint local-ITA charging schemes), after “combined authority” insert “or combined county authority”.

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I138 Sch. 4 para. 138 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)

139 (1) Section 166 (joint local-London charging schemes) is amended as follows.

(2) In subsection (2), for “or the area of a combined authority” substitute “, the area of a combined authority or the area of a combined county authority”.

(3) In subsection (3)—

(a) in the opening words, for “or the area of a combined authority” substitute “, the area of a combined authority or the area of a combined county authority”;

(b) in paragraph (b), after “combined authority” insert “or combined county authority”.

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I139 Sch. 4 para. 139 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)

140 (1) Section 166A (joint ITA-London charging schemes) is amended as follows.

(2) In subsection (1)(b), after “combined authority” insert “or combined county authority”.

(3) In subsection (3)(b), for “or combined authority” substitute “, combined authority or combined county authority”.

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I140 Sch. 4 para. 140 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)

141 In section 167(2)(b) (trunk road charging schemes), after “a combined authority” insert “, a combined county authority”.

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I141 Sch. 4 para. 141 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)

142 In section 168(2) (charging schemes to be made by order)—

(a) after “a combined authority” insert “, a combined county authority”;

(b) for “or the combined authority” substitute “, the combined authority or the combined county authority”.

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I142 Sch. 4 para. 142 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)

143 (1) Section 170 (charging schemes: consultation and inquiries) is amended as follows.

(2) In subsection (1A)(b), for “or a combined authority” substitute “, a combined authority or a combined county authority”.

(3) In subsection (7)(a), for “or combined authority” substitute “, combined authority or combined county authority”.

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I143 Sch. 4 para. 143 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)

144 In section 177A(1) (power to require information), for “or combined authority” substitute “, combined authority or combined county authority”.

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I144 Sch. 4 para. 144 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)

145 In section 193(1) (guidance), after “combined authorities” insert “, combined county authorities”.

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I145 Sch. 4 para. 145 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)

146 In section 194 (information), in each of subsections (1), (2) and (6), for “or combined authority” substitute “, combined authority or combined county authority”.

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I146 Sch. 4 para. 146 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)

147 In section 198(1) (interpretation of Part 3), at the appropriate place insert—

• ““combined county authority” has the meaning given by section 163 (5B);”.

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I147 Sch. 4 para. 147 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)

148 (1) Schedule 12 (road user charging and workplace parking levy: financial provisions) is amended as follows.

(2) In each of paragraphs 2(4), 3(2) and 7(5)(c), for “or combined authority” substitute “, combined authority or combined county authority”.

(3) In paragraph 8(3)(aa), for “and combined authorities” substitute “, combined authorities and combined county authorities”.

(4) In paragraph 8(4)(aa), for “or combined authority” substitute “, combined authority or combined county authority”.

(5) In paragraph 11A—

(a) in sub-paragraph (1), for “or combined authority’s” substitute “, combined authority’s or combined county authority’s”;

(b) in sub-paragraph (4), after “combined authority” insert “or combined county authority”.

(6) In each of paragraphs 11B(1) and 11C(1) and (3), for “or a combined authority” substitute “, a combined authority or a combined county authority”.

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I148 Sch. 4 para. 148 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)

Local Government Act 2003 (c. 26) E+W

149 The Local Government Act 2003 is amended as follows.

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I149 Sch. 4 para. 149 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)

150 (1) Section 23 (meaning of “local authority” for the purposes of Part 1) is amended as follows.

(2) After subsection (8) insert—

“(8A) 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.

(8B) A function of a CCA may be specified in regulations under subsection (8A) only with the consent of—

(a) each county council for an area within the CCA’s area or proposed area,

(b) each unitary district council for an area within the CCA’s area or proposed area, and

(c) in the case of regulations in relation to an existing CCA, the CCA.

In this subsection “unitary district council” means a district council whose area does not form part of the area of a county council.

(8C) The reference in subsection (8A) to functions of the authority includes, in the case of a mayoral CCA, mayoral functions.

(8D) In subsection (8C)—

• “mayoral CCA” has the meaning given by section 27(8) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023;

• “mayoral functions” has the meaning given by section 41(8) of that Act.”

(3) In subsection (10), after “(5)” insert “or (8A)”.

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I150 Sch. 4 para. 150 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)

151 In section 33(1) (local authorities for the purposes of Chapter 1 of Part 2), after paragraph (jc) insert—

“(jd) a combined county authority established under section 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023;”.

Commencement Information

I151 Sch. 4 para. 151 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)

152 In section 93(7) (power to charge for discretionary services: prohibitions to be disregarded)—

(a) in paragraph (d), for “and combined authorities” substitute “, combined authorities and combined county authorities”, and

(b) omit the “and” at the end of paragraph (f), and

(c) at the end of paragraph (g) insert “, and

(h) section 50(4) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023 (combined county authorities).”

Commencement Information

I152 Sch. 4 para. 152 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)

Courts Act 2003 (c. 39) E+W

153 In section 41(6) of the Courts Act 2003 (disqualification of lay justices who are members of local authorities), after paragraph (eb) insert—

“(ec) a combined county authority established under section 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023,”.

Commencement Information

I153 Sch. 4 para. 153 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)

Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 (c. 5) E+W

154 The PCPA 2004 is amended as follows.

Commencement Information

I154 Sch. 4 para. 154 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)

155 In section 27A (default powers), in the heading and in the section, after “combined authority” insert “, combined county authority”.

Commencement Information

I155 Sch. 4 para. 155 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)

156 (1) Schedule A1 (default powers exercisable by Mayor of London, combined authority or county council) is amended as follows.

(2) In the heading, after “combined authority” insert “, combined county authority”.

(3) After paragraph 7 insert—

“Default powers exercisable by combined county authority

7ZA In this Schedule—

• “combined county authority” means a combined county authority established under section 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023;

• “constituent planning authority” in relation to a combined county authority, means—

  (a)

  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

  (b)

  a joint committee established under section 29 whose area is within, or the same as, the area of the combined county authority.

7ZB If the Secretary of State—

(a) 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

(b) 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.

7ZC(1) This paragraph applies where a development plan document is prepared or revised by a combined county authority under paragraph 7ZB.

(2) The combined county authority must hold an independent examination.

(3) The combined county authority—

(a) must publish the recommendations and reasons of the person appointed to hold the examination, and

(b) may also give directions to the constituent planning authority in relation to publication of those recommendations and reasons.

(4) The combined county authority may—

(a) approve the document, or approve it subject to specified modifications, as a local development document, or

(b) direct the constituent planning authority to consider adopting the document by resolution of the authority as a local development document.

7ZD(1) Subsections (4) to (7C) of section 20 apply to an examination held under paragraph 7ZC(2)—

(a) 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

(b) with the omission of subsections (5)(c), (7)(b)(ii) and (7B)(b).

(2) The combined county authority must give reasons for anything they do in pursuance of paragraph 7ZB or 7ZC(4).

(3) The constituent planning authority must reimburse the combined county authority—

(a) 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;

(b) for any expenditure that the combined county authority incur in connection with anything which is done by them under paragraph 7ZC(2).

(4) 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.”

(4) In paragraph 8—

(a) in sub-paragraph (1), after paragraph (b) (but before the “or” at the end of that paragraph) insert—

“(ba) under paragraph 7ZB by a combined county authority,”;

(b) in sub-paragraph (2)(a)—

(i) after “6(4)(a)” insert “, 7ZC(4)(a)”;

(ii) after “the combined authority” insert “, the combined county authority”;

(c) in sub-paragraph (3)(a), after “the combined authority” insert “, the combined county authority”;

(d) in sub-paragraph (5), after “6(4)(a)” insert “, 7ZC(4)(a)”;

(e) in sub-paragraph (7)—

(i) in paragraph (b), after “6(4)(a)” insert “, 7ZC(4)(a)”;

(ii) in the words after paragraph (b), after “the combined authority” insert “, the combined county authority”.

(5) In paragraph 9(8), after “the combined authority” insert “, the combined county authority”.

(6) In paragraph 12, after “the combined authority” insert “, the combined county authority”.

(7) In paragraph 13(1), after “a combined authority” insert “, a combined county authority”.

Commencement Information

I156 Sch. 4 para. 156 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)

Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004 (c. 21) E+W

157 In section 1 of the Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004 (fire and rescue authorities), for subsection (5) substitute—

“(5) This section is also subject to—

(a) 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;

(b) 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.”

Commencement Information

I157 Sch. 4 para. 157 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)

Children Act 2004 (c. 31) E+W

158 In section 50 of the Children Act 2004 (intervention - England), after subsection (7) insert—

“(8) 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) a reference in this section to a local authority includes a reference to the combined county authority, and

(b) 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.”

Commencement Information

I158 Sch. 4 para. 158 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)

Railways Act 2005 (c. 14) E+W

159 In section 33(2) of the Railways Act 2005 (closure requirements), after paragraph (da) insert—

“(db) a combined county authority established under section 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023;”.

Commencement Information

I159 Sch. 4 para. 159 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)

Childcare Act 2006 (c. 21) E+W

160 In section 15 of the Childcare Act 2006 (powers of Secretary of State to secure proper performance), after subsection (6A) insert—

“(6B) 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) a reference in any of subsections (3) to (6) to an English local authority includes a reference to the combined county authority, and

(b) 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.”

Commencement Information

I160 Sch. 4 para. 160 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)

Education and Inspections Act 2006 (c. 40) E+W

161 (1) Section 123 of the Education and Inspections Act 2006 (education and training to which Chapter 3 of Part 8 applies) is amended as follows.

(2) In subsection (1), after paragraph (ea) insert—

“(eb) further education for persons aged 19 or over which is wholly or partly funded by a combined county authority;”.

(3) For subsection (5), substitute—

“(5) In this section—

• “combined authority” means a combined authority established under section 103 of the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009;

• “combined county authority” means a combined county authority established under section 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023.”

Commencement Information

I161 Sch. 4 para. 161 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)

National Health Service Act 2006 (c. 41) E+W

162 The National Health Service Act 2006 is amended as follows.

Commencement Information

I162 Sch. 4 para. 162 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)

163 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—

“(da) a combined county authority,”.

Commencement Information

I163 Sch. 4 para. 163 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)

164 In section 12ZB(7) (procurement regulations), in the definition of “relevant authority”, after paragraph (a) insert—

“(aa) a combined county authority;”.

Commencement Information

I164 Sch. 4 para. 164 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)

165 In section 13UA(2) (guidance about joint appointments)—

(a) omit the “or” at the end of paragraph (b), and

(b) at the end of paragraph (c) insert “, or

(d) one or more relevant NHS body and one or more combined county authority.”

Commencement Information

I165 Sch. 4 para. 165 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)

166 In section 65Z5(1) (joint working and delegation arrangements), after paragraph (c) insert—

“(d) a combined county authority.”

Commencement Information

I166 Sch. 4 para. 166 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)

167 In section 65Z6(1) (joint committees and pooled funds), after paragraph (c) insert—

“(d) a combined county authority.”

Commencement Information

I167 Sch. 4 para. 167 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)

168 In section 75 (arrangements between NHS bodies and local authorities), after subsection (7F) insert—

“(7G) 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.

(7H) “Voluntary arrangements” means arrangements made with the combined county authority under—

(a) section 7A (exercise of Secretary of State’s public health functions), or

(b) section 65Z5 (joint working and delegation arrangements).

(7I) 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.

(7J) 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.

(7K) 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.

(7L) 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).”

Commencement Information

I168 Sch. 4 para. 168 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)

169 In section 275(1) (interpretation), at the appropriate place insert—

• ““combined county authority” means a combined county authority established under section 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023;”.

Commencement Information

I169 Sch. 4 para. 169 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)

170 In section 276 (index of defined expressions), at the appropriate place insert—

“combined county authority

section 275(1)”.

Commencement Information

I170 Sch. 4 para. 170 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)

Concessionary Bus Travel Act 2007 (c. 13) E+W

171 In section 9(6)(b) of the Concessionary Bus Travel Act 2007 (variation of reimbursement etc), for “or combined authority” substitute “, combined authority or combined county authority”.

Commencement Information

I171 Sch. 4 para. 171 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)

Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007 (c. 28) E+W

172 The Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007 is amended as follows.

Commencement Information

I172 Sch. 4 para. 172 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)

173 In section 23(1) (definitions for the purposes of Chapter 1 of Part 1), in the definition of “public body”, after paragraph (g) insert—

“(h) a combined county authority established under section 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023.”

Commencement Information

I173 Sch. 4 para. 173 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)

174 In section 104(2) (application of Chapter 1 of Part 5: partner authorities), after paragraph (ib) insert—

“(ic) a combined county authority established under section 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023;”.

Commencement Information

I174 Sch. 4 para. 174 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)

Local Transport Act 2008 (c. 26) E+W

175 The Local Transport Act 2008 is amended as follows.

Commencement Information

I175 Sch. 4 para. 175 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)

176 After section 89A insert—

“89B Transfer of functions of combined county authority

(1) 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.

(2) An order under this section may only be made in relation to functions that—

(a) relate to transport, and

(b) 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.”

Commencement Information

I176 Sch. 4 para. 176 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)

177 (1) Section 90 (changing the boundaries of an integrated transport area) is amended as follows.

(2) In subsection (5)—

(a) the words from “a combined authority” to the end of the subsection become paragraph (a), and

(b) at the end of that paragraph insert “, or

(b) a combined county authority established under section 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023.”

(3) In subsection (6)—

(a) the words from “the area of” to the end of the subsection become paragraph (a),

(b) in that paragraph, for “that Act” substitute “the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009”, and

(c) at the end of that paragraph insert “, or

(b) 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.”

Commencement Information

I177 Sch. 4 para. 177 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)

178 (1) Section 91 (dissolution of an integrated transport area) is amended as follows.

(2) In subsection (4)—

(a) the words from “a combined authority” to the end of the subsection become paragraph (a), and

(b) at the end of that paragraph insert “, or

(b) a combined county authority established under section 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023.”

(3) In subsection (5)—

(a) the words from “the area or part of the area” to the end of the subsection become paragraph (a),

(b) in that paragraph, for “that Act” substitute “the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009”, and

(c) at the end of that paragraph insert “, or

(b) 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.”

Commencement Information

I178 Sch. 4 para. 178 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)

179 (1) Section 102A (application of Chapter to combined authorities) is amended as follows.

(2) In the heading, after “combined authorities” insert “and combined county authorities”.

(3) After subsection (2) insert—

“(3) 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.

(4) 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.

(5) 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.”

Commencement Information

I179 Sch. 4 para. 179 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)

180 (1) Section 102E (power to establish STBs) is amended as follows.

(2) In subsection (5), after paragraph (a) insert—

“(aa) a combined county authority;”.

(3) In subsection (6), after paragraph (a) (but before the “or” at the end of that paragraph) insert—

“(aa) the area of a combined county authority,”.

Commencement Information

I180 Sch. 4 para. 180 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)

181 In section 102F(7) (requirements in connection with regulations under section 102E), after paragraph (a) insert—

“(aa) a combined county authority;”.

Commencement Information

I181 Sch. 4 para. 181 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)

182 In section 102G(10) (constitution of STBs), after paragraph (a) insert—

“(aa) 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);”.

Commencement Information

I182 Sch. 4 para. 182 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)

183 In section 102I(7) (transport strategy of an STB), after paragraph (b) insert—

“(ba) a combined county authority;”.

Commencement Information

I183 Sch. 4 para. 183 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)

184 In section 102J(7) (exercise of local transport functions), after paragraph (a) insert—

“(aa) a combined county authority;”.

Commencement Information

I184 Sch. 4 para. 184 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)

185 In section 102U, at the appropriate place insert—

• ““combined county authority” means a body established as a combined county authority under section 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023;”.

Commencement Information

I185 Sch. 4 para. 185 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)

Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009 (c. 20) E+W

186 The Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009 is amended as follows.

Commencement Information

I186 Sch. 4 para. 186 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)

187 In section 35(2) (mutual insurance: supplementary), after paragraph (r) insert—

“(s) a combined county authority established under section 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023.”

Commencement Information

I187 Sch. 4 para. 187 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)

188 In section 88(5) (areas of economic prosperity boards)—

(a) omit the “or” at the end of paragraph (a), and

(b) at the end of paragraph (b) insert “, or

(c) the area of a combined county authority.”

Commencement Information

I188 Sch. 4 para. 188 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)

189 In section 103(5) (areas of combined authorities) at the end of paragraph (a) insert—

“(aa) the area of a combined county authority,”.

Commencement Information

I189 Sch. 4 para. 189 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)

190 (1) Section 106 (changes to boundaries of a combined authority’s area) is amended as follows.

(2) In subsection (6), after “an ITA” insert “or a combined county authority”.

(3) In subsection (7)—

(a) the words from “the integrated transport area” to the end of the subsection become paragraph (a), and

(b) at the end of that paragraph insert “, or

(b) 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.”

Commencement Information

I190 Sch. 4 para. 190 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)

191 (1) Section 107 (dissolution of a combined authority’s area) is amended as follows.

(2) In subsection (6), after “an ITA” insert “or a combined county authority”.

(3) In subsection (7)—

(a) the words from “the integrated transport area” to the end of the subsection become paragraph (a), and

(b) at the end of that paragraph insert “, or

(b) 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.”

Commencement Information

I191 Sch. 4 para. 191 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)

192 In section 118(5) (guidance), after paragraph (e) insert—

“(f) a combined county authority.”

Commencement Information

I192 Sch. 4 para. 192 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)

193 In section 120 (interpretation of Part 6), at the appropriate place insert—

• ““combined county authority” means a combined county authority established under section 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023;”.

Commencement Information

I193 Sch. 4 para. 193 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)

Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009 (c. 22) E+W

194 The Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009 is amended as follows.

Commencement Information

I194 Sch. 4 para. 194 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)

195 (1) Section 100 (provision of financial resources) is amended as follows.

(2) After subsection (1AA) insert—

“(1AB) 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.”

(3) In subsection (5), at the appropriate place insert—

• ““combined county authority” means a combined county authority established under section 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023;”.

Commencement Information

I195 Sch. 4 para. 195 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)

196 (1) Section 122 (sharing of information for education and training purposes) is amended as follows.

(2) In subsection (3), after paragraph (fb) insert—

“(fc) a combined county authority established under section 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023;

(fd) a person providing services to a combined county authority;”.

(3) In subsection (5)—

(a) omit the “or” at the end of paragraph (c), and

(b) at the end of paragraph (d) insert “, or

(e) 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.”

Commencement Information

I196 Sch. 4 para. 196 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)

Equality Act 2010 (c. 15) E+W

197 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.”

Commencement Information

I197 Sch. 4 para. 197 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)

Localism Act 2011 (c. 20) E+W

198 In section 27(6) of the Localism Act 2011 (duty to promote and maintain high standards of conduct), after paragraph (n) insert—

“(na) a combined county authority established under section 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023.”

Commencement Information

I198 Sch. 4 para. 198 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)

Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 (c. 2) E+W

199 The Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 is amended as follows.

Commencement Information

I199 Sch. 4 para. 199 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)

200 In section 40(6) (access to local government meetings and documents), after paragraph (ja) insert—

“(jb) a combined county authority,”.

Commencement Information

I200 Sch. 4 para. 200 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)

201 In section 44(1) (interpretation of Act), at the appropriate place insert—

• ““combined county authority” means a combined county authority established under section 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023;”.

Commencement Information

I201 Sch. 4 para. 201 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)

202 In Schedule 2, after paragraph 28 insert—

“28ZA A combined county authority.”

Commencement Information

I202 Sch. 4 para. 202 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)

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

203 The Cities and Local Government Devolution Act 2016 is amended as follows.

Commencement Information

I203 Sch. 4 para. 203 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)

204 (1) Section 1 (devolution: annual report) is amended as follows.

(2) In subsection (1), after “this Act” insert “or Chapter 1 of Part 2 of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023”.

(3) In subsection (2)—

(a) in paragraph (c), after “a combined authority” insert “or a combined county authority”;

(b) in paragraph (e), after “combined authorities” insert “, combined county authorities”.

(4) In subsection (4), after the definition of “combined authority” insert—

• ““combined county authority” means a combined county authority established under section 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023;”.

Commencement Information

I204 Sch. 4 para. 204 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)

205 (1) Section 18 (devolving health service functions) is amended as follows.

(2) In subsection (1)—

(a) in the words before paragraph (a), for the words from “or an order” to “(“the 2009 Act”)” substitute “, an order under section 105A of the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009 (transfer of public authority functions to combined authorities) (“the 2009 Act”) or regulations under section 19(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023 (transfer of public authority functions to combined authorities) (“the 2022 Act”)”, and

(b) in paragraph (c), for “or a combined authority” substitute “, a combined authority or a combined county authority”.

(3) In subsection (2), in the words after paragraph (h), for “or an order under section 105A of the 2009 Act” substitute “, an order under section 105A of the 2009 Act or regulations under section 19(1) of the 2022 Act”.

(4) In subsection (7)—

(a) in the words before paragraph (a), for “or by an order under section 105A of the 2009 Act” substitute “, by an order under section 105A of the 2009 Act or by regulations under section 19(1) of the 2022 Act”, and

(b) in each of paragraphs (a) and (b), for “or a combined authority” substitute “, a combined authority or a combined county authority”.

(5) In subsection (8)—

(a) for “or a combined authority” substitute “, a combined authority or a combined county authority”, and

(b) for “, or by an order under section 105A of the 1999 Act” substitute “, by an order under section 105A of the 1999 Act or by regulations under section 19(1) of the 2022 Act”.

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I205 Sch. 4 para. 205 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)

Policing and Crime Act 2017 (c. 3) E+W

206 The Policing and Crime Act 2017 is amended as follows.

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I206 Sch. 4 para. 206 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)

207 In section 3 (collaboration agreements: specific restrictions), after subsection (7) insert—

“(7A) 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.”

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I207 Sch. 4 para. 207 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)

208 In section 5(5) (collaboration agreements: definitions)—

(a) omit the “or” at the end of paragraph (b);

(b) after paragraph (c) insert—

“(d) 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

(e) an elected mayor who exercises the functions of a fire and rescue authority by virtue of section 30 of that Act.”

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I208 Sch. 4 para. 208 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)

Technical and Further Education Act 2017 (c. 19) E+W

209 The Technical and Further Education Act 2017 is amended as follows.

Commencement Information

I209 Sch. 4 para. 209 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)

210 In Schedule 3 (conduct of education administration: statutory corporations)—

(a) in paragraph 13(b), in the inserted paragraph (ab), for “or combined authority” substitute “, combined authority or combined county authority”;

(b) in paragraph 38(c)—

(i) after the definition of “combined authority”, insert—

• “““combined county authority” means an authority established under section 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023;”,”;

(ii) in the definition of “director of children’s services”, in paragraph (b), after “a combined authority” insert “or a combined county authority”.

Commencement Information

I210 Sch. 4 para. 210 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)

211 In Schedule 4 (conduct of education administration: companies)—

(a) in paragraph 12(b), in the inserted paragraph (ab), for “or combined authority” substitute “, combined authority or combined county authority”;

(b) in paragraph 36(c)—

(i) after the definition of “combined authority”, insert—

• “““combined county authority” means an authority established under section 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023;”,”;

(ii) in the definition of “director of children’s services”, in paragraph (b), after “a combined authority” insert “or a combined county authority”.

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I211 Sch. 4 para. 211 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)

Bus Services Act 2017 (c. 21) E+W

212 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—

“(ca) a combined county authority established under section 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023;”.

Commencement Information

I212 Sch. 4 para. 212 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)

Digital Economy Act 2017 (c. 30) E+W

213 The Digital Economy Act 2017 is amended as follows.

Commencement Information

I213 Sch. 4 para. 213 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)

214 In Schedule 4 (public service delivery: specified persons for the purposes of section 35), after paragraph 14 insert—

“14A A combined county authority established under section 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023.”

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I214 Sch. 4 para. 214 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)

215 In Schedule 5 (public service delivery: specified persons for the purposes of sections 36 and 37), after paragraph 8 insert—

“8A A combined county authority established under section 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023.”

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I215 Sch. 4 para. 215 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)

216 In Schedule 6 (public service delivery: specified persons for the purposes of sections 36 and 37), after paragraph 7 insert—

“7A A combined county authority established under section 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023.”

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I216 Sch. 4 para. 216 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)

Data Protection Act 2018 (c.12) E+W

217 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—

“(ha) a mayor for the area of a combined county authority established under section 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023;”.

Commencement Information

I217 Sch. 4 para. 217 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)

Automated and Electric Vehicles Act 2018 (c. 18) E+W

218 (1) 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.

(2) In subsection (7)—

(a) in paragraph (a), after “a combined authority” insert “, a combined county authority”;

(b) in paragraph (b), after sub-paragraph (i) insert—

“(ia) 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;”.

(3) In subsection (8), in the appropriate place insert—

• ““combined county authority” means a combined county authority established under section 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023;”.

Commencement Information

I218 Sch. 4 para. 218 coming into force in accordance with s. 255(2)(b)(i)(c)

Skills and Post-16 Education Act 2022 (c. 21) E+W

219 The Skills and Post-16 Education Act 2022 is amended as follows.

Commencement Information

I219 Sch. 4 para. 219 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)

220 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) 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),

(aa) 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),

(ab) 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”.

Commencement Information

I220 Sch. 4 para. 220 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)

221 (1) Section 4 (interpretation of sections 1 to 4) is amended as follows.

(2) In subsection (1), at the appropriate place insert—

• ““combined county authority” means a combined county authority established under section 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023;”.

(3) In subsection (2), after paragraph (b) insert—

“(ba) a combined county authority”.

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I221 Sch. 4 para. 221 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)

222 In section 19(2) (meaning of “relevant provider”), after paragraph (g) insert—

“(ga) a combined county authority;”.

Commencement Information

I222 Sch. 4 para. 222 coming into force in accordance with s. 255(2)(b)(i)(c)

223 In section 20(7) (meaning of “funding authority”), after paragraph (c) insert—

“(ca) a combined county authority;”.

Commencement Information

I223 Sch. 4 para. 223 coming into force in accordance with s. 255(2)(b)(i)(c)

224 In section 21(2) (interpretation of sections 19 to 21), at the appropriate place insert—

• ““combined county authority” means a combined county authority established under section 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023;”.

Commencement Information

I224 Sch. 4 para. 224 coming into force in accordance with s. 255(2)(b)(i)(c)

Health and Care Act 2022 (c. 31) E+W

225 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—

“(da) a combined county authority established under section 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023;”.

Commencement Information

I225 Sch. 4 para. 225 in force at 26.12.2023, see s. 255(2)(c)

Elections Act 2022 (c. 37) E+W

226 The Elections Act 2022 is amended as follows.

Commencement Information

I226 Sch. 4 para. 226 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 255(2)(b)(ii)

I227 Sch. 4 para. 226 in force at 26.12.2023 for specified purposes by S.I. 2023/1405, reg. 7(a)

I228 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

227 In section 37(1) (interpretation of Part 5), in the definition of “relevant elective office”, after paragraph (f) insert—

“(fa) mayor for the area of a combined county authority established under section 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023;”.

Commencement Information

I229 Sch. 4 para. 227 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 255(2)(b)(ii)

I230 Sch. 4 para. 227 in force at 26.12.2023 by S.I. 2023/1405, reg. 7(b)

228 In section 45(9) (meaning of “relevant election”), after paragraph (g) insert—

“(ga) 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,”.

Commencement Information

I231 Sch. 4 para. 228 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 255(2)(b)(ii)

I232 Sch. 4 para. 228 in force at 26.12.2023 by S.I. 2023/1405, reg. 7(b)

229 (1) Paragraph 1 of Schedule 11 (illegal practices) is amended as follows.

(2) In sub-paragraph (1)(b)—

(a) omit the “or” at the end of sub-paragraph (iv), and

(b) after sub-paragraph (v) (but before the “and” at the end of that sub-paragraph) insert “or

(vi) an election for the return of a mayor for the area of a combined county authority,”.

(3) In sub-paragraph (4)—

(a) omit the “and” at the end of paragraph (b), and

(b) at the end of paragraph (c) insert “, and

(d) 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.”

(4) After sub-paragraph (5) insert—

“(6) In this paragraph “combined county authority” means a combined county authority established under section 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023.”

Commencement Information

I233 Sch. 4 para. 229 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 255(2)(b)(ii)

I234 Sch. 4 para. 229 in force at 26.12.2023 by S.I. 2023/1405, reg. 7(b)

230 In paragraph 12(4) of Schedule 8 (voting and candidacy rights of EU citizens: transitional provision), after paragraph (d) insert—

“(da) mayor for the area of a combined county authority established under section 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023;”.

Commencement Information

I235 Sch. 4 para. 230 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 255(2)(b)(ii)

I236 Sch. 4 para. 230 in force at 7.5.2024 by S.I. 2023/1405, reg. 8