SCHEDULES

[F1SCHEDULE 7BE+WLocal retention of non-domestic rates

Textual Amendments

F1Sch. 7B inserted (with effect in accordance with s. 1(6) of the amending Act) by Local Government Finance Act 2012 (c. 17), s. 1(4), Sch. 1

Part 9E+WPooling of authorities

Designations subject to conditionsE+W

35(1)A designation under paragraph 34 must be made subject to conditions—

(a)requiring the authorities to which it relates to appoint a lead authority to exercise the functions specified in the conditions, and

(b)requiring the authorities, if the designation is revoked, to take the steps specified in the conditions before the revocation takes effect.

(2)A designation under paragraph 34 may be made subject to such other conditions as the Secretary of State thinks fit.

(3)The Secretary of State may vary a designation by—

(a)adding a condition,

(b)modifying a condition, or

(c)removing a condition (other than one mentioned in sub-paragraph (1)).

(4)Before varying a designation under sub-paragraph (3), the Secretary of State must consult the authorities covered by the designation.

(5)After varying a designation under sub-paragraph (3), the Secretary of State must notify those authorities.]