2012 No. 666
The Localism Act 2011 (Housing and Regeneration Functions in Greater London) (Consequential, Transitory, Transitional and Saving Provisions) Order 2012
Made
Laid before Parliament
Coming into force in accordance with article 1(2)
The Secretary of State, in exercise of the powers conferred by sections 194(1) and 236(1) of the Localism Act 20111, makes the following Order:
Citation and commencement1
1
This Order may be cited as the Localism Act 2011 (Housing and Regeneration Functions in Greater London) (Consequential, Transitory, Transitional and Saving Provisions) Order 2012.
2
This Order comes into force on 31st March 2012, with the exception of article 8(1) so far as it relates to paragraph 2 of Schedule 1, which comes into force on 1st April 2012.
Interpretation2
In this Order—
“the Agency” means the London Development Agency;
“the Authority” means the Greater London Authority;
“the commencement date” means 31st March 2012.
General saving provision3
The abolition of the Agency2 does not affect the validity of anything done by, on behalf of or in relation to the Agency before the commencement date.
Provision for continuity in the exercise of functions4
1
Anything which, before the commencement date, is in the process of being done by, on behalf of or in relation to the Agency may be continued, on and after that date, by or on behalf of or in relation to the Authority.
2
Anything done (or having effect as if done) by or in relation to the Agency before the commencement date, has effect on and after that date as if done by or in relation to the Authority, so far as that is required for continuing its effect on and after that date.
3
The reference in paragraphs (1) and (2) to anything done, or in the process of being done, by or in relation to the Agency includes without limitation any applications made or any authorisations or notices given, to, by or in relation to the Agency.
Transitional provision in relation to investigations under the Local Government Act 19745
An investigation may be begun in accordance with Part 3 of the Local Government Act 19743 on or after the commencement date in relation to the actions or failures to act of the Agency before the commencement date, but in such a case the provisions of that Part shall have effect as if the actions or failures concerned were actions or failures of the Authority.
Transitory provision: final annual accounts of the London Development Agency6
1
The Authority must prepare a statement of the accounts of the Agency for the financial year ending on 31st March 2012 (“the final annual accounts”) in accordance with the provisions of Part 2 of the Audit Commission Act 19984.
2
The Authority must send a copy of the final annual accounts to the Audit Commission by 30th June 2012.
3
As soon as the final annual accounts have been examined, certified and reported on by the Audit Commission, the Authority must send to the Secretary of State a copy of the accounts together with the Audit Commission’s report on them.
Transitory provision: final annual report on the London Development Agency7
The Authority must, by 30th September 2012, make a report to the Secretary of State on the exercise and performance by the Agency of its functions during the financial year ending on 31st March 2012 (“the final report”) and must include in the final report—
a
a copy of the audited final annual accounts prepared under article 6; and
b
a copy of the Audit Commission’s report.
Amendments of secondary legislation8
1
The amendments specified in Schedule 1 have effect.
2
The revocations specified in Schedule 2 have effect.
SCHEDULE 1Amendments
European Regional Development Fund (London Operational Programme) (Implementation) Regulations 20081
Redundancy Payments (Continuity of Employment in Local Government, etc) (Modification) (Order) 19992
1
The Redundancy Payments (Continuity of Employment in Local Government, etc) (Modification) Order 19997 is amended as follows.
2
In section 2 of Schedule 1 (planning and development)—
a
after paragraph 9 insert—
9A
A Mayoral development corporation within the meaning of section 198 of the Localism Act 2011.
b
omit paragraph 41A.
3
In section 3 of Part 2 of Schedule 2 (planning and development) after paragraph 2 insert—
2A
Olympic Park Legacy Company Limited.
SCHEDULE 2Revocations
Reference | Title | Extent of revocation |
---|---|---|
Local Authorities (Contracts) Regulations 1997 | In regulation 5(1), sub-paragraph (h) | |
Greater London Authority Elections (Election Addresses) Order 2003 | In article 9(3), in sub-paragraph (d)(i), the words “, the London Development Agency” | |
Rural Development (Enforcement) (England) Regulations 2007 | In regulation 2(1), in the definition of “delivery body”, in (c), the words “except the London Development Agency” | |
Audit Commission for Local Authorities and the National Health Service in England (Specified Organisations) (England) Order 2009 | In article 2, paragraph (q) | |
Community Infrastructure Levy Regulations 2010 | In regulation 60(8), the words “; or (b) the London Development Agency” |
(This note is not part of the Order)