EXPLANATORY NOTE

(This note is not part of the Regulations)

These Regulations amend the Appointment of a Strategic Highways Company Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/376) (“the 2015 Order”) to reflect the fact that Highways England Company Limited (appointed by the 2015 Order as the strategic highways company for England) has changed its company name to National Highways Limited (see regulation 2). The amendments in the Schedule are consequential on the change to the 2015 Order.

A full impact assessment has not been produced for this instrument as no impact on the private or voluntary sectors is foreseen. An Explanatory Memorandum is published alongside this instrument on www.legislation.gov.uk.