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Section 66: Proposal for changes to existing combined arrangements

Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023 · 2023 c. 55View on legislation.gov.uk

Part 2: Local democracy and devolution — Chapter 2: Other provision

The Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009 is amended in accordance with subsections (2) to (9).

Omit sections 111 (review by authorities: existing combined authority) and 112 (preparation and publication of scheme: existing combined authority).

Before section 113 insert—

Section 113 (requirements in connection with changes to existing combined arrangements) is amended in accordance with subsections (5) to (9).

In subsection (1), for "106 or 107" substitute ."105A, 106, 107, 107A, 107D or 107F"

In subsection (1), for paragraph (a) (and the "and" at the end of that paragraph) substitute—

For subsection (1A) substitute—

In subsection (2), for paragraphs (a) and (b) (and the "and" at the end of paragraph (b)) substitute—

Omit subsection (3).

This section does not affect—

the operation of section 111 of the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009 in relation to a review that began before this section came into force, or
the operation of section 112 of that Act in relation to the preparation and publication of a scheme following such a review.

The amendments made by subsections (5) to (9) do not apply to section 113 of that Act as it has effect in relation to—

the making of an order in response to a scheme under section 112 of that Act, or
the making of an order otherwise than in response to a scheme, where a draft of the statutory instrument containing the order was laid before Parliament before the coming into force of this section.

The requirement to consult under section 113(2) of the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009, as amended by this section, may be satisfied by consultation before (as well as after) the passing of this Act.

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