The Combined Authorities (Mayoral Elections) Order 2017 (Amendment) Regulations 2024

The Secretary of State makes the following Regulations, in exercise of the powers conferred by section 114 of and paragraph 12 of Schedule 5B to the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 20091 (“the 2009 Act”), paragraph 13(1) of Schedule 8 to the Elections Act 20222 and sections 27 and 252(1)(c) and (2) of and paragraph 12 of Schedule 2 to the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 20233 (“the 2023 Act”).

The Secretary of State has consulted the Electoral Commission in accordance with paragraph 12(4) of Schedule 5B to the 2009 Act and paragraph 12(4) of Schedule 2 to the 2023 Act.

The Secretary of State considers it expedient to exercise the power in paragraph 12(1) and (2)(c) of Schedule 5B to the 2009 Act to make provision about the limitation of election expenses in relation to combined authority mayoral elections in consequence of changes in the value of money.

In accordance with paragraph 12(5) of Schedule 2 to the 2023 Act, the provisions of these Regulations which relate to the limitation of election expenses by combined county authority mayoral candidates (and the creation of criminal offences in connection with the limitation of such expenses) are made in accordance with a recommendation of the Electoral Commission.