3(1)After the expiry of the specified period or, if any representations falling within paragraph 2(3) above have been made, after considering them, the body may adopt the scheme by resolution.E+W+S
(2)The scheme adopted may be the scheme prepared in draft or, subject to sub-paragraph (3) below, that scheme as modified to take account of any such representation or any matter arising out of the representation.
(3)A scheme may not be modified in any way inconsistent with the Secretary of State’s invitation under paragraph 1 above.
(4)As soon as practicable after adopting a scheme under this Schedule, the body shall—
(a)send a copy of the scheme to the Secretary of State,
(b)deposit a copy of the scheme at its principal office, and
(c)publish an advertisement in accordance with sub-paragraphs (7) and (8) below.
(5)Any member of the public may inspect the copy so deposited, and make copies of or extracts from it, at any reasonable time without payment.
(6)The body shall make available copies of the scheme, at a reasonable cost, to any member of the public.
(7)The advertisement shall contain—
(a)a statement that the scheme has been adopted;
(b)a statement that a copy of the scheme can be inspected without payment;
(c)a statement of the address where and times when it can be inspected; and
(d)a statement that, if the Secretary of State makes an order designating the area to which the scheme relates as an enterprise zone, the order will have effect to grant planning permission in accordance with the scheme.
(8)The advertisement shall be published—
(a)in the London Gazette or, if the scheme relates to an area in Scotland, the Edinburgh Gazette; and
(b)on at least two occasions, in a newspaper circulating in the area to which the scheme relates.