The Local Government Act 2000 is amended in accordance with subsections (2) to (5).
In section 9KC (resolution of local authority), after subsection (5) insert—
In section 9MB (requirement to hold and give effect to referendum)—
in subsection (4)—
the words from "within the period" to the end of the subsection become paragraph (a), and
at the end of that paragraph insert , or b where paragraph (b) of section 9ND(7) (transfer of functions: changes in governance arrangements) applies, within the period of 28 days beginning with the day when the regulations mentioned in that subsection are amended or revoked., and
after subsection (5) insert— 6 See section 9ND for further provision about referendums under section 9M.
In section 9MF (further provision with respect to referendums), after subsection (6) insert—
After section 9NB insert—
In section 17 of the Cities and Local Government Devolution Act 2016 (section 16: procedure etc)—
in subsection (1)—
omit the "and" at the end of paragraph (a), and
after paragraph (b) insert , and c where subsection (4A) applies to the regulations, the Secretary of State has had regard to the matters in subsection (4B)., and
after subsection (4) insert— 4A This subsection applies to regulations under section 16 that— a revoke or otherwise amend previous regulations under that section, and b are made in response to a notification from a local authority under section 9NC(3) or 9ND(4) of the Local Government Act 2000 (transfer of functions: changes in governance arrangements) of a proposed change in governance arrangements. 4B The matters mentioned in subsection (1)(c) are— a the circumstances of the area of the local authority, and b the likely impact of the change in governance arrangements on— i the economic, social and environmental well-being of some or all of the people who live or work in the area of the local authority, and ii the accountability and decision-making of the local authority.