(1)This section applies to guidance under section 21 and plans under section 22.
(2)The guidance in relation to the Council’s first financial year must be prepared as soon as is reasonably practicable after the year starts.
(3)The guidance in relation to any subsequent financial year of the Council must be prepared in time for the guidance to be issued under section 21, and a plan to be published under section 22, before the financial year starts.
(4)The plan for the Council’s first financial year must be prepared as soon as is reasonably practicable after the year starts.
(5)The plan for any subsequent financial year of the Council must be prepared in time for the plan to be published under section 22 before the financial year starts.