5. In section 23(1) of the Local Government Act 2003 (meaning of “local authority” for purposes of Part 1)(1) the reference in paragraph (k) to “a joint authority established by Part IV of that Act” is to apply as if it included a reference to “the Combined Authority as a fire and rescue authority”.
Commencement Information
I1Sch. 7 para. 5 in force at 20.12.2023, see art. 1(2)
2003 c. 26. Paragraph (k) was amended by paragraph 10(3)(e) of Schedule 2 to the Civil Contingencies Act 2004. There are other amendments to section 23 not relevant to this instrument.