Transport Act 2000

22 (1) Paragraph 7 (making of licensing scheme) is amended as follows.

(2) After paragraph (a) of sub-paragraph (3) insert—

“(aa) require such an authority to publish its proposals for the scheme and to consider objections to the proposals;”.

(3) After paragraph (d) of that sub-paragraph insert—

“(da) require the authority by whom any such order is made to publish notice of the order and of its effect.”

(4) Omit paragraph (e) of that sub-paragraph.

(5) After that sub-paragraph insert—

“(4) Subsections (2) and (3) of section 250 of the [1972 c. 70.] Local Government Act 1972 (witnesses at local inquiries) apply in relation to any inquiry held by virtue of sub-paragraph (3)(b) above.

(5) Where an inquiry is held by virtue of sub-paragraph (3)(b) above for the purposes of any order containing a licensing scheme—

(a) the costs of the inquiry shall be paid by the licensing authority; and

(b) the parties at the inquiry shall bear their own costs.”