Moved by
Baroness Scott of Bybrook
131: Schedule 4, page 266, line 6, at end insert—
“Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 (c. 56)
A1 In section 69(1) of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 (interpretation), in the definition of “local authority”, after “section 103 of that Act” insert “, a combined county authority established under section 7(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023”.
Trustee Investments Act 1961 (c. 62)
A2 In section 11(4)(a) of the Trustee Investments Act 1961 (local authority investment schemes), after “section 103 of that Act” insert “, a combined county authority established under section 7(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023,”.
Local Government (Records) Act 1962 (c. 56)
A3 The Local Government (Records) Act 1962 is amended as follows.
A4 In section 2(6) (acquisition and deposit of records), after “section 103 of that Act” insert “, to a combined county authority established under section 7(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023”.
A5 In section 8(1) (interpretation), in the definition of “local authority”, after “section 103 of that Act” insert “, or a combined county authority established under section 7(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023”.
Leasehold Reform Act 1967 (c. 88)
A6 In section 28(5)(a) of the Leasehold Reform Act 1967 (retention or resumption of land required for public purposes), after “section 103 of that Act,” insert “any combined county authority established under section 7(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023,”.
Transport Act 1968 (c. 73)
A7 The Transport Act 1968 is amended as follows.
A8 (1) Section 9 (Areas, Authorities and Executives) is amended as follows.
(2) In subsection (1)—
(a) in paragraph (a)(i), after “a combined authority area” insert “or a combined county authority area”;
(b) after paragraph (ab) insert—
“(ac) any reference to a “combined county authority” is to an authority established under section 7(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023 for an area which is or includes a metropolitan county;
(ad) any reference to a “combined county authority area” is to an area for which a combined county authority is established;”;
(c) in paragraph (b), after sub-paragraph (ia) insert—
“(iaa) in relation to a combined county authority area, the combined county authority;”.
(3) In subsection (2), after “a combined authority area” insert “, a combined county authority area”.
(4) In subsection (3), after “a combined authority area” insert “, a combined county authority area”.
(5) In subsection (5) for “or a combined authority area” substitute “a combined authority area or a combined county authority area”.
A9 In section 9A (general functions of Authorities and Executives), in each of subsections (3), (5), (6)(a) and (b), (7) and (8), after “combined authority area” insert “, combined county authority area”.
A10 (1) Section 10 (general powers of Executives) is amended as follows.
(2) In subsection (1), after “a combined authority area” insert “, a combined county authority area”.
(3) In subsection (3), after “a combined authority area” insert “, a combined county authority area”.
(4) In subsection (5), after “a combined authority area” insert “, a combined county authority area”.
A11 In section 10A(1) (further powers of Executives), for “or combined authority area” substitute “, combined authority area or combined county authority area”.
A12 In section 12(1) (borrowing powers of Executive), after “a combined authority area” insert “, a combined county authority area”.
A13 In section 14(1) (accounts of Executive), after “a combined authority area” insert “, a combined county authority area”.
A14 (1) Section 15 (further functions of Authority) is amended as follows.
(2) In subsection (1), after “a combined authority area” insert “, a combined county authority area”.
(3) In subsection (6), after “a combined authority area” insert “, a combined county authority area”.
A15 In section 16(1) (annual report by Authority and Executive), after “combined authority area” insert “, combined county authority area”.
A16 (1) Section 20 (special duty with respect to railway passengers) is amended as follows.
(2) In subsection (1), after “a combined authority area” insert “, a combined county authority area”.
(3) In subsection (2A), after “a combined authority area” insert “, a combined county authority area”.
A17 (1) Section 23 (consents of, or directions, by Minister) is amended as follows.
(2) In subsection (1), after “a combined authority area” insert “, a combined county authority area”.
(3) In subsection (2), after “a combined authority area” insert “, a combined county authority area”.
(4) In subsection (3), after “a combined authority area” insert “, a combined county authority area”.
A18 In section 56(6) (assistance by Minister or local authority towards expenditure on public transport), after paragraph (bc) insert—
“(bd) a combined county authority established under section 7(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023;”
A19 (1) Schedule 5 (Passenger Transport Executives) is amended as follows.
(2) In Part 2, in paragraph 2, after “the combined authority area”, in both places it occurs, insert “, the combined county authority area”.
(3) In Part 3, in paragraph 11, after “a combined authority area”, insert “, a combined county authority area”.
Local Government Grants (Social Need) Act 1969 (c. 2)
A20 In section 1(3) of the Local Government Grants (Social Need) Act 1969 (provision for grants), for “and a combined authority established under section 103 of that Act” substitute “, a combined authority established under section 103 of that Act and a combined county authority established under section 7(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023”.
Employers’ Liability (Compulsory Insurance) Act 1969 (c. 57)
A21 In section 3(2)(b) of the Employers’ Liability (Compulsory Insurance) Act 1969 (employers exempted from insurance), after “section 103 of that Act,” insert “a combined county authority established under section 7(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023,”.
Local Authorities (Goods and Services) Act 1970 (c. 39)
A22 In section 1(4) of the Local Authorities (Goods and Services) Act 1970 (provision for grants), in the definition of “local authority”, after “section 103 of that Act,” insert “any combined county authority established under section 7(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023,”.”
Member's explanatory statement
This amendment inserts various consequential amendments relating to the provisions about combined county authorities in Chapter 1 of Part 2 of the Bill.
132: Schedule 4, page 266, line 8, at end insert—
“1A “(1) Section 70 (restriction on promotion of Bills for changing local government areas, etc) is amended as follows.
(2) In subsection (1), for “or combined authority” substitute “, combined authority or combined county authority”.
(3) In subsection (3), for “or combined authority” substitute “, combined authority or combined county authority”.
1B In section 80(2)(b) (disqualification for election and holding office as member of local authority), after “combined authority” insert “, combined county authority”.
1C In section 85(4) (vacation of office by failure to attend meetings), for “and a combined authority” substitute “, a combined authority and a combined county authority”.
1D In section 86(2) (declaration of vacancy by local authority), for “and a combined authority” substitute “, a combined authority and a combined county authority”.
1E In section 92(7) (proceedings for disqualification)—
(a) for “and a combined authority” substitute “, a combined authority and a combined county authority”, and
(b) for “or a combined authority” substitute “, a combined authority or a combined county authority”.
1F In section 99 (meetings and proceedings of local authorities), after “combined authorities,” insert “combined county authorities,”.”
Member's explanatory statement
This amendment inserts various consequential amendments to the Local Government Act 1972 relating to the provisions about combined county authorities in Chapter 1 of Part 2 of the Bill.
133: Schedule 4, page 267, line 10, at end insert—
“3A In section 138C(1) (application of sections 138A and 138B to other authorities), after paragraph (n) insert—
“(na) a combined county authority;”.
3B In section 142(1B) (provision of information relating to matters affecting local government), after “a combined authority” insert “, a combined county authority”.
3C (1) Section 146A (joint authorities etc) is amended as follows.
(2) In subsection (1)—
(a) in the opening words, after “(1ZE)” insert “, (1ZEA)”, and
(b) after “a combined authority,” insert “a combined county authority”.
(3) In subsection (1ZB), after “a combined authority” insert “or a combined county authority”.
(4) After subsection (1ZE) insert—
“(1ZEA) A combined county authority is not to be treated as a local authority for the purposes of section 111 (but see section 47 of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023).”
3D In section 175(3B) (allowances for attending conferences and meetings), after “a combined authority” insert “, a combined county authority”.
3E In section 176(3) (payment of expenses), for “and a combined authority” substitute “a combined authority and a combined county authority”.
3F In section 223(2) (appearance of local authorities in legal proceedings), after “a combined authority,” insert “a combined county authority,”.
3G In section 224(2) (arrangements by principal councils for custody of documents), for “or combined authority” substitute “, combined authority or combined county authority”.
3H In section 225(3) (deposit of documents with proper officer), for “and a combined authority” substitute “, a combined authority and a combined county authority”.
3I In section 228(7A) (inspection of documents), for “or a combined authority” substitute “, a combined authority or a combined county authority”.
3J In section 229(8) (photographic copies of documents) after “a combined authority,” insert “a combined county authority,”.
3K In section 230(2) (reports and returns), for “and a combined authority” substitute “, a combined authority and a combined county authority”.
3L In section 231(4) (service of notice on local authorities), after “a combined authority,” insert “a combined county authority,”.
3M In section 232(1A) (public notices), after “a combined authority,” insert “a combined county authority,”.
3N In section 233(11) (service of notices by local authorities), after “a combined authority,” insert “a combined county authority,”.
3P In section 234(4) (authentication of documents), after “a combined authority,” insert “a combined county authority,”.
3Q In section 236(1) (procedure for byelaws), for “or a combined authority” substitute “, a combined authority or a combined county authority”.
3R In section 236B(1) (revocation of byelaws), after paragraph (e) insert—
“(f) a combined county authority.”
3S In section 238 (evidence of byelaws), for “or a combined authority” substitute “, a combined authority or a combined county authority”.
3T In section 239(4A) (power to promote or oppose bills), for “and a combined authority” substitute “, a combined authority and a combined county authority”.”
Member's explanatory statement
This amendment inserts various consequential amendments to the Local Government Act 1972 relating to the provisions about combined county authorities in Chapter 1 of Part 2 of the Bill.
134: Schedule 4, page 267, line 14, at end insert—
“4A In Part 1A of Schedule 12 (meetings and proceedings of joint authorities etc), in paragraph 6A, for “or a combined authority” substitute “, a combined authority or a combined county authority”.”
Member's explanatory statement
This amendment inserts a consequential amendment to Schedule 12 to the Local Government Act 1972 relating to the provisions about combined county authorities in Chapter 1 of Part 2 of the Bill.
135: Schedule 4, page 267, line 14, at end insert—
“Employment Agencies Act 1973 (c. 35)
4B In section 13(7) of the Employment Agencies Act 1973 (interpretation), after paragraph (fzc) insert—
“(fzd) the exercise by a combined county authority established under section 7(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023 of any of its functions;”
Local Government Act 1974 (c. 7)
4C The Local Government Act 1974 is amended as follows.
4D In section 25(1) (authorities subject to investigation), after paragraph (cf) insert—
“(cg) any combined county authority established under section 7(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023;”
4E (1) Section 26C (referral of complaints by authorities) is amended as follows.
(2) In subsection (6), after paragraph (f) insert—
“(g) in relation to a combined county authority established under section 7(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023, a member of a constituent council of the authority;”
(3) After subsection (8) insert—
“(9) For the purposes of subsection (6)(g)—
(a) a county council is a constituent council of a combined county authority if the area of the county council, or part of that area, is within the area of the combined county authority;
(b) a district council is a constituent council of a combined county authority if the area of the district council is within the area of the combined county authority.”
Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 (c. 37)
4F In section 28(6) of the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 (restrictions on disclosure of information), after “section 103 of that Act,” insert “a combined county authority established under section 7(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023,”.
Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976 (c. 57)
4G In section 44 of the Local Government Act 1976 (interpretation of Part 1), in the definition of “local authority”—
(a) in paragraph (a), after “section 103 of that Act,” insert “a combined county authority established under section 7(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023,”;
(b) in paragraph (c), after “section 103 of that Act, insert “a combined county authority established under section 7(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023,”.
Rent (Agriculture) Act 1976 (c. 80)
4H In section 5(3) of the Rent (Agriculture) Act 1976 (no statutory tenancy where landlord’s interest belongs to local authority), after paragraph (bbzb) insert—
“(bbzc) a combined county authority established under section 7(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023;”
Rent Act 1977 (c. 42)
4I In section 14(1) of the Rent Act 1977 (landlord’s interest belonging to local authority etc), after paragraph (cbc) insert—
“(cbd) a combined county authority established under section 7(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023;”
Protection from Eviction Act 1977 (c. 43)
4J In section 3A(8) of the Protection from Eviction Act 1977 (excluded tenancies and licences), after paragraph (ab) insert—
“(ac) a combined county authority established under section 7(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023;”
Local Government, Planning and Land Act 1980 (c. 65)
4K The Local Government, Planning and Land Act 1980 is amended as follows.
4L In section 2(1) (duty of authorities to publish information), after paragraph (kac) insert—
“(kad) a combined county authority established under section 7(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023;”
4M In section 98(8A) (disposal of land at direction of Secretary of State), after paragraph (ezb) insert—
“(ezc) a combined county authority established under section 7(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023;”
4N In section 99(4) (directions to dispose of land), after paragraph (dbzb) insert—
“(dbzc) a combined county authority established under section 7(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023;”
4P In section 100(1)(a) (interpretation and extent of Part 10), for “or a combined authority established under section 103 of that Act” substitute “, a combined authority established under section 103 of that Act or a combined county authority established under section 7(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023”.
4Q In Schedule 16 (bodies to whom Part 10 applies), after paragraph 5BZB insert—
“5BZBA A combined county authority established under section 7(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023.”
Public Passenger Vehicles Act 1981 (c. 14)
4R In section 4C(4) of the Public Passenger Vehicles Act 1981 (power of senior traffic commissioner to give guidance and directions), in paragraph (e), after “of combined authorities” insert “established under section 103 of the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009, of combined county authorities established under section 7(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023”.
Acquisition of Land Act 1981 (c. 67)
4S In section 17(4)(a) of the Acquisition of Land Act 1981 (local authority land), in the definition of “local authority”, for “or a combined authority established under section 103 of that Act” substitute “, a combined authority established under section 103 of that Act or a combined county authority established under section 7(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023”.
Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1982 (c. 30)
4T The Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1982 is amended as follows.
4U In section 33(9) (enforceability by local authorities of covenants relating to land)—
(a) in paragraph (a), for “or a combined authority established under section 103 of that Act” substitute “, a combined authority established under section 103 of that Act or a combined county authority established under section 7(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023”;
(b) in paragraph (b), for “or combined authority” substitute “, combined authority or combined county authority”.
4V In section 41(13) (lost and uncollected property), in the definition of “local authority”, after paragraph (ezb) insert—
“(ezba) a combined county authority established under section 7(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023;”
Stock Transfer Act 1982 (c. 41)
4W In Schedule 1 to the Stock Transfer Act 1982 (specified securities), in paragraph 7(2)(a), after “section 103 of that Act” insert “, a combined county authority established under section 7(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023”.
County Courts Act 1984 (c. 28)
4X In section 60(3) of the County Courts Act 1984 (rights of audience), in the definition of “local authority”, after “section 103 of that Act” insert “a combined county authority established under section 7(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023,”.
Local Government Act 1985 (c. 51)
4Y The Local Government Act 1985 is amended as follows.
4YA In section 72(5) (accounts and audit), after paragraph (c) insert—
“(d) a combined county authority established under section 7(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023.”
4YB In section 73(2) (financial administration), after paragraph (b) insert—
“(c) a combined county authority established under section 7(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023.”
Transport Act 1985 (c. 67)
4YC The Transport Act 1985 is amended as follows.
4YD In section 27A(7)(b) (additional powers where service not operated as registered), for “or combined authority” substitute “, combined authority or combined county authority”.
4YE In section 64(1)(a) (consultation with respect to policies), after “combined authority,” insert “combined county authority,”.
4YF In section 93(8)(b) (travel concession schemes), for “and a combined authority” substitute “, a combined authority and a combined county authority”.
4YG In section 106(4) (grants for transport facilities and services), after paragraph (aa) insert—
“(ab) any combined county authority;”.
4YH In section 137 (general interpretation), after subsection (5A) insert—
“(5B) References in this Act to a combined county authority are references to a combined county authority established under section 7(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023.”
Housing Act 1985 (c. 68)
4YI (1) Section 4 of the Housing Act 1985 (other descriptions of authority) is amended as follows.
(2) In subsection (1)(e), after “combined authority,” insert “a combined county authority,”.
(3) In subsection (2), at the appropriate place insert—
““combined county authority” means a combined county authority established under section 7(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023;”
Housing Associations Act 1985 (c. 69)
4YJ In section 106(1) (minor definitions) of the Housing Associations Act 1985, in the definition of “local authority”—
(a) for “and a combined authority established under section 103 of that Act” substitute “, a combined authority established under section 103 of that Act and a combined county authority established under section 7(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023”;
(b) after “such a combined authority,” insert “such a combined county authority,”.
Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 (c. 70)
4YK In section 38 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 (minor definitions), in the definition of “local authority”, after “section 103 of that Act,” insert “a combined county authority established under section 7(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023,”.
Local Government Act 1986 (c. 10)
4YL The Local Government Act 1986 is amended as follows.
4YM In section 6(2)(a) (interpretation and application of Part 2), after “a combined authority established under section 103 of that Act,”, and on a new line, insert “a combined county authority established under section 7(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023,”.
4YN In section 9(1)(a) (interpretation and application of Part 3), after “a combined authority established under section 103 of the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009,”, and on a new line, insert “a combined county authority established under section 7(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023,”.
Landlord and Tenant Act 1987 (c. 31)
4YP In section 58(1)(a) of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1987 (exempt landlords and resident landlords), for “or a combined authority established under section 103 of that Act” substitute “, a combined authority established under section 103 of that Act or a combined county authority established under section 7(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023”.
Local Government Act 1988 (c. 9)
4YQ In Schedule 2 to the Local Government Act 1988 (public supply or works contracts: the public authorities), after the entry for a combined authority established under the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009, and on a new line, insert “A combined county authority established under section 7(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023.””
Member's explanatory statement
This amendment inserts various consequential amendments relating to the provisions about combined county authorities in Chapter 1 of Part 2 of the Bill.
136: Schedule 4, page 268, line 15, at end insert—
“Housing Act 1988 (c. 50)
9A The Housing Act 1988 is amended as follows.
9B In section 74(8) (transfer of land and other property to housing action trusts), after paragraph (fc) insert—
“(fd) a combined county authority established under section 7(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023;”
9C In Schedule 1 (tenancies which cannot be assured tenancies), in paragraph 12(2), after paragraph (fb) (and before the “and” at the end of that paragraph) insert—
“(fc) a combined county authority established under section 7(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023;”
Road Traffic Act 1988 (c. 52)
9D In section 144(2)(a)(i) of the Road Traffic Act 1988 (exceptions from requirement of third-party insurance or security), for “or a combined authority established under section 103 of that Act” substitute “, a combined authority established under section 103 of that Act or a combined county authority established under section 7(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023”.”
Member's explanatory statement
This amendment inserts consequential amendments to the Housing Act 1988 and the Road Traffic Act 1988 relating to the provisions about combined county authorities in Chapter 1 of Part 2 of the Bill.
137: Schedule 4, page 268, line 16, at end insert—
“9E The Local Government and Housing Act 1989 is amended as follows.”
Member's explanatory statement
This amendment introduces the consequential amendments to the Local Government and Housing Act 1989 relating to the provisions about combined county authorities in Chapter 1 of Part 2 of the Bill.
138: Schedule 4, page 268, line 17, leave out “of the Local Government and Housing Act 1989”
Member's explanatory statement
This amendment is consequential on the amendment in the name of Baroness Scott of Bybrook at page 268, line 16.
139: Schedule 4, page 268, line 20, at end insert—
“10A In section 152(2) (interpretation), after paragraph (izb) insert—
“(izc) a combined county authority established under section 7(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023;”
10B In section 157(6) (periodic payments of grants)—
(a) omit the “and” at the end of paragraph (j), and
(b) after paragraph (k) insert—
“(l) a combined county authority established under section 7(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023;”
10C (1) Schedule 1 (political balance on local authority committees etc) is amended as follows.
(2) In paragraph 2(1), for “(jb)” substitute “(jba)”.
(3) In paragraph 4(1), in paragraph (a) of the definition of “relevant authority”, for “(jb)” substitute “(jba)”.”
Member's explanatory statement
This amendment inserts consequential amendments to the Local Government and Housing Act 1989 relating to the provisions about combined county authorities in Chapter 1 of Part 2 of the Bill.
140: Schedule 4, page 268, line 20, at end insert—
“Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (c. 8)
10D The Town and Country Planning Act 1990 is amended as follows.
10E In section 252(12) (procedure for making orders), in the definition of “local authority”, after “section 103 of that Act,” insert “a combined county authority established under section 7(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023,”.
10F In Schedule 14 (procedure for footpaths and bridleways orders), in paragraph 1(3), in the definition of “council”, after “section 103 of that Act” insert “, a combined county authority established under section 7(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023”.
Further and Higher Education Act 1992 (c. 13)
10G In section 54(1)(e)(ii) of the Further and Higher Education Act 1992 (duty to give information), for “or a combined authority” substitute “, a combined authority established under section 103 of the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009 or a combined county authority established under section 7(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023”.”
Member's explanatory statement
This amendment inserts consequential amendments to the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 and the Further and Higher Education Act 1992 relating to the provisions about combined county authorities in Chapter 1 of Part 2 of the Bill.
141: Schedule 4, page 268, line 37, at end insert—
“Local Government (Overseas Assistance) Act 1993 (c. 25)
13A In section 1(10) of the Local Government (Overseas Assistance) Act 1993 (power to provide advice and assistance), after paragraph (dzb) insert—
“(dzc) a combined county authority established under section 7(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023;”
Railways Act 1993 (c. 43)
13B The Railways Act 1993 is amended as follows.
13C In section 25(1) (public sector operators not to be franchisees)—
(a) after paragraph (ca) insert—
“(cb) any combined county authority established under section 7(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023;”
(b) in paragraph (d), for “or a combined authority” substitute “, a combined authority or a combined county authority”.
13D In section 149(5) (service of documents), in the definition of “local authority”, for “and a combined authority established under section 103 of the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009” substitute “, a combined authority established under section 103 of the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009 and a combined county authority established under section 7(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023”.
Deregulation and Contracting Out Act 1994 (c. 40)
13E In section 79A of the Deregulation and Contracting Out Act 1994 (meaning of “local authority”: England), after paragraph (mb) insert—
“(mc) a combined county authority established under section 7(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023;”
Environment Act 1995 (c. 25)
13F After section 86B of the Environment Act 1995 insert—
“86C Role of combined county authorities in relation to action plans
(1) Where a local authority in the area of a combined county authority intends to prepare an action plan it must notify the combined county authority.
(2) Where a combined county authority has been given a notification under subsection (1) by a local authority, the combined county authority must, before the end of the relevant period, provide the local authority with proposals for particular measures the combined county authority will take to contribute to the achievement, and maintenance, of air quality standards and objectives in the area to which the plan relates.
(3) Where a combined county authority provides proposals under subsection (2), the combined county authority must—
(a) in those proposals, specify a date for each particular measure by which it will be carried out, and
(b) as far as is reasonably practicable, carry out those measures by those dates.
(4) An action plan prepared by a local authority in the area of a combined county authority must set out any proposals provided to it under subsection (2) (including the dates specified by virtue of subsection (3)(a)).
(5) In this section “combined county authority” means a combined county authority established under section 7(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023.”
Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996 (c. 53)
13G In section 3(2) of the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996 (ineligible applicants), after paragraph (jc) insert—
“(jd) a combined county authority established under section 7(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023;”
Crime and Disorder Act 1998 (c. 37)
13H In section 17(2) of the Crime and Disorder Act 1998 (duty to consider crime and disorder implications), after “a combined authority established under section 103 of the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009;”, and on a new line, insert “a combined county authority established under section 7(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023;”.”
Member's explanatory statement
This amendment inserts various consequential amendments relating to the provisions about combined county authorities in Chapter 1 of Part 2 of the Bill.
142: Schedule 4, page 269, line 5, at end insert—
“Greater London Authority Act 1999 (c. 29)
14A In section 211(1) of the Greater London Authority Act 1999 (public sector operators)—
(a) after paragraph (ca) insert—
“(cb) any combined county authority established under section 7(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023;”
(b) in paragraph (d), for “or combined authority” substitute “, combined authority or combined county authority”.
Freedom of Information Act 2000 (c. 36)
14B In Schedule 1 to the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (public authorities), after paragraph 19B insert—
“19C A combined county authority established under section 7(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023.”
Transport Act 2000 (c. 38)
14C The Transport Act 2000 is amended as follows.
14D In section 108(4) (local transport plans), after paragraph (ca) (but before the “or” at the end of that paragraph) insert—
“(cb) a combined county authority established under section 7(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023,”
14E (1) Section 109 (further provision about local transport plans in England) is amended as follows.
(2) In subsection (2A), in the opening words, for “or a combined authority” substitute “, a combined authority or a combined county authority”.
(3) In subsection (2B)—
(a) in the opening words, for “or a combined authority” substitute “, a combined authority or a combined county authority”;
(b) in paragraph (a), after “combined authority” insert “or combined county authority”;
(c) in paragraph (c), after “combined authority” insert “or combined county authority”.
14F (1) Section 113 (role of metropolitan district councils) is amended as follows.
(2) In subsection (2), after “a combined authority” insert “or a combined county authority”.
(3) in subsection (2A), in each of paragraphs (a), (b) and (c), after “combined authority” insert “or combined county authority”.
14G In section 123A(4) (franchising schemes)—
(a) after paragraph (a) insert—
“(aa) a mayoral CCA;”;
(b) omit the “or” at the end of paragraph (e);
(c) at the end of paragraph (f) insert “, or
(g) a combined county authority which is not a mayoral CCA.”;
(d) in the words after paragraph (g), for “(f)” substitute “(g)”.
14H In section 123C(2) (consent of the Secretary of State and notice)—
(a) omit the “or” at the end of paragraph (a);
(b) at the end of paragraph (b) insert “,
(c) the area of a mayoral CCA, or
(d) the combined area of two or more mayoral CCAs.”
14I In section 123G (response to consultation), after subsection (4) insert—
“(5) If a franchising authority are a mayoral CCA, the function of deciding whether to make a proposed franchising scheme is a function of the combined county authority exercisable only by the mayor acting on behalf of the combined county authority (including in a case where the decision is to make a scheme jointly with one or more other franchising authorities).”
14J In section 123M (variation of scheme), after subsection (6) insert—
“(6A) If a franchising authority are a mayoral CCA, the function of deciding whether to make a proposed variation is a function of the combined county authority exercisable only by the mayor acting on behalf of the combined county authority (including in a case where the decision is to act jointly to vary a scheme).”
14K In section 123N (revocation of scheme), after subsection (7) insert—
“(7A) If a franchising authority are a mayoral CCA, the function of deciding whether to make a proposed revocation is a function of the combined county authority exercisable only by the mayor acting on behalf of the combined county authority (including in a case where the decision is to act jointly to revoke a scheme).”
14L (1) Section 157 (grants to Integrated Transport Authorities and combined authorities) is amended as follows.
(2) In the heading, for “and combined authorities” substitute “, combined authorities and combined county authorities”.
(3) After subsection (1A) insert—
“(1B) The Secretary of State may, with the approval of the Treasury, make grants to a combined county authority for the purpose of enabling the authority to carry out any of their functions.”
14M (1) Section 162 (interpretation of Part 2) is amended as follows.
(2) In subsection (1), at the appropriate place insert—
““mayoral CCA” has the meaning given by section 25(8) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023;”
(3) After subsection (5A) insert—
“(5B) In this Part “combined county authority” means a combined county authority established under section 7(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023.”
14N (1) Section 163 (road user charging schemes: preliminary) is amended as follows.
(2) In each of subsections (3)(bb), (3)(cc) and (4A), for “or combined authority” substitute “, combined authority or combined county authority”.
(3) After subsection (5A) insert—
“(5B) In this Part “combined county authority” means a combined county authority established under section 7(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023.”
14P (1) Section 164 (local charging schemes) is amended as follows.
(2) In subsection (2), for “or the area of a combined authority” substitute “, the area of a combined authority or the area of a combined county authority”.
(3) In subsection (3)—
(a) in the opening words, for “or the area of a combined authority” substitute “, the area of a combined authority or the area of a combined county authority”;
(b) in paragraph (b), after “combined authority” insert “or combined county authority”.
14Q (1) Section 165 (joint local charging schemes) is amended as follows.
(2) In subsection (2), for “or the area of a combined authority” substitute “, the area of a combined authority or the area of a combined county authority”.
(3) In subsection (3)—
(a) in the opening words, for “or the area of a combined authority” substitute “, the area of a combined authority or the area of a combined county authority”;
(b) in paragraph (b), after “combined authority” insert “or combined county authority”.
14R In section 165A(1)(b) (joint local-ITA charging schemes), after “combined authority” insert “or combined county authority”.
14S (1) Section 166 (joint local-London charging schemes) is amended as follows.
(2) In subsection (2), for “or the area of a combined authority” substitute “, the area of a combined authority or the area of a combined county authority”.
(3) In subsection (3)—
(a) in the opening words, for “or the area of a combined authority” substitute “, the area of a combined authority or the area of a combined county authority”;
(b) in paragraph (b), after “combined authority” insert “or combined county authority”.
14T (1) Section 166A (joint ITA-London charging schemes) is amended as follows.
(2) In subsection (1)(b), after “combined authority” insert “or combined county authority”.
(3) In subsection (3)(b), for “or combined authority” substitute “, combined authority or combined county authority”.
14U In section 167(2)(b) (trunk road charging schemes), after “a combined authority” insert “, a combined county authority”.
14V In section 168(2) (charging schemes to be made by order)—
(a) after “a combined authority” insert “, a combined county authority”;
(b) for “or the combined authority” substitute “, the combined authority or the combined county authority”.
14W (1) Section 170 (charging schemes: consultation and inquiries) is amended as follows.
(2) In subsection (1A)(b), for “or a combined authority” substitute “, a combined authority or a combined county authority”.
(3) In subsection (7)(a), for “or combined authority” substitute “, combined authority or combined county authority”.
14X In section 177A(1) (power to require information), for “or combined authority” substitute “, combined authority or combined county authority”.
14Y In section 193(1) (guidance), after “combined authorities” insert “, combined county authorities”.
14YA In section 194 (information), in each of subsections (1), (2) and (6), for “or combined authority” substitute “, combined authority or combined county authority”.
14YB In section 198(1) (interpretation of Part 3), at the appropriate place insert—
““combined county authority” has the meaning given by section 163 (5B);”.
14YC (1) Schedule 12 (road user charging and workplace parking levy: financial provisions) is amended as follows.
(2) In each of paragraphs 2(4), 3(2) and 7(5)(c), for “or combined authority” substitute “, combined authority or combined county authority”.
(3) In paragraph 8(3)(aa), for “and combined authorities” substitute “, combined authorities and combined county authorities”.
(4) In paragraph 8(4)(aa), for “or combined authority” substitute “, combined authority or combined county authority”.
(5) In paragraph 11A—
(a) in sub-paragraph (1), for “or combined authority’s” substitute “, combined authority’s or combined county authority’s”;
(b) in sub-paragraph (4), after “combined authority” insert “or combined county authority”.
(6) In each of paragraphs 11B(1) and 11C(1) and (3), for “or a combined authority” substitute “, a combined authority or a combined county authority”.”
Member's explanatory statement
This amendment inserts various consequential amendments relating to the provisions about combined county authorities in Chapter 1 of Part 2 of the Bill.
143: Schedule 4, page 270, line 8, at end insert—
“Courts Act 2003 (c. 39)
18A In section 41(6) of the Courts Act 2003 (disqualification of lay justices who are members of local authorities), after paragraph (eb) insert—
“(ec) a combined county authority established under section 7(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023,”
Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 (c. 5)
18B The Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 is amended as follows.
18C In section 27A (default powers), in the heading and in the section, after “combined authority” insert “, combined county authority”.
18D (1) Schedule A1 (default powers exercisable by Mayor of London, combined authority or county council) is amended as follows.
(2) In the heading, after “combined authority” insert “, combined county authority”.
(3) After paragraph 7 insert—
“Default powers exercisable by combined county authority
7ZA In this Schedule—
“combined county authority” means a combined county authority established under section 7(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023;
“constituent planning authority” in relation to a combined county authority, means—
(a) a county council, metropolitan district council or non-metropolitan district council which is the local planning authority for an area within the area of the combined county authority, or
(b) a joint committee established under section 29 whose area is within, or the same as, the area of the combined county authority.
7ZB If the Secretary of State—
(a) thinks that a constituent planning authority are failing or omitting to do anything it is necessary for them to do in connection with the preparation, revision or adoption of a development plan document, and
(b) invites the combined county authority to prepare or revise the document,
the combined county authority may prepare or revise (as the case may be) the development plan document.
7ZC (1) This paragraph applies where a development plan document is prepared or revised by a combined county authority under paragraph 7ZB.
(2) The combined county authority must hold an independent examination.
(3) The combined county authority—
(a) must publish the recommendations and reasons of the person appointed to hold the examination, and
(b) may also give directions to the constituent planning authority in relation to publication of those recommendations and reasons.
(4) The combined county authority may—
(a) approve the document, or approve it subject to specified modifications, as a local development document, or
(b) direct the constituent planning authority to consider adopting the document by resolution of the authority as a local development document.
7ZD (1) Subsections (4) to (7C) of section 20 apply to an examination held under paragraph 7ZC(2)—
(a) with the reference to the local planning authority in subsection (7C) of that section being read as a reference to the combined county authority, and
(b) with the omission of subsections (5)(c), (7)(b)(ii) and (7B)(b).
(2) The combined county authority must give reasons for anything they do in pursuance of paragraph 7ZB or 7ZC(4).
(3) The constituent planning authority must reimburse the combined county authority—
(a) for any expenditure that the combined county authority incur in connection with anything which is done by them under paragraph 5 and which the constituent planning authority failed or omitted to do as mentioned in that paragraph;
(b) for any expenditure that the combined county authority incur in connection with anything which is done by them under paragraph 7ZC(2).
(4) In the case of a joint local development document or a joint development plan document, the combined county authority may apportion liability for the expenditure on such basis as the authority considers just between the authorities for whom the document has been prepared.”
(4) In paragraph 8—
(a) in sub-paragraph (1), after paragraph (b) (but before the “or” at the end of that paragraph) insert—
“(ba) under paragraph 7ZB by a combined county authority,”;
(b) in sub-paragraph (2)(a)—
(i) after “6(4)(a)” insert “, 7ZC(4)(a)”;
(ii) after “the combined authority” insert “, the combined county authority”;
(c) in sub-paragraph (3)(a), after “the combined authority” insert “, the combined county authority”;
(d) in sub-paragraph (5), after “6(4)(a)” insert “, 7ZC(4)(a)”;
(e) in sub-paragraph (7)—
(i) in paragraph (b), after “6(4)(a)” insert “, 7ZC(4)(a)”;
(ii) in the words after paragraph (b), after “the combined authority” insert “, the combined county authority”.
(5) In paragraph 9(3), after “the combined authority” insert “, the combined county authority”.
(6) In paragraph 12, after “the combined authority” insert “, the combined county authority”.
(7) In paragraph 13(1), after “a combined authority” insert “, a combined county authority”.
Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004 (c. 21)
18E In section 1 of the Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004 (fire and rescue authorities), for subsection (5) substitute—
“(5) This section is also subject to—
(a) an order under Part 6 of the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009 which transfers the functions of a fire and rescue authority to a combined authority established under section 103 of that Act;
(b) an order under Chapter 1 of Part 2 of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023 which transfers the functions of a fire and rescue authority to a combined county authority established under section 7(1) of that Act.”
Children Act 2004 (c. 31)
18F In section 50(7) of the Children Act 2004 (intervention - England), after “combined authority”, in each place where it occurs, insert “or combined county authority”.
Railways Act 2005 (c. 14)
18G In section 33(2) of the Railways Act 2005 (closure requirements), after paragraph (da) insert—
“(db) a combined county authority established under section 7(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023;”
Childcare Act 2006 (c. 21)
18H In section 15 of the Childcare Act 2006 (powers of Secretary of State to secure proper performance), after subsection (6A) insert—
“(6B) If any functions of an English local authority under this Part are exercisable by a combined county authority by virtue of section 16 of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023—
(a) a reference in any of subsections (3) to (6) to an English local authority includes a reference to the combined county authority, and
(b) a reference in those subsections to functions under this Part is, in relation to the combined county authority, to be read as a reference to those functions so far as exercisable by the combined county authority.”
Education and Inspections Act 2006 (c. 40)
18I (1) Section 123 of the Education and Inspections Act 2006 (education and training to which Chapter 3 of Part 8 applies) is amended as follows.
(2) In subsection (1), after paragraph (ea) insert—
“(eb) further education for persons aged 19 or over which is wholly or partly funded by a combined county authority;”.
(3) For subsection (5), substitute—
“(5) In this section—
“combined authority” means a combined authority established under section 103 of the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009;
“combined county authority” means a combined county authority established under section 7(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023.””
Member's explanatory statement
This amendment inserts various consequential amendments relating to the provisions about combined county authorities in Chapter 1 of Part 2 of the Bill.
144: Schedule 4, page 270, line 11, leave out paragraph 20 and insert—
“20 In section 7A(2) (exercise of Secretary of State's public health functions), after paragraph (d) (but before the “or” at the end of that paragraph) insert—
“(da) a combined county authority,”.”
Member's explanatory statement
This amendment replaces the consequential amendment to section 7A of the National Health Service Act 2006 as a result of the substitution of that section by the Health and Care Act 2022.
145: Schedule 4, page 270, line 16, at end insert—
“20A In section 12ZB(7) (procurement regulations), in the definition of “relevant authority”, after paragraph (a) insert—
“(aa) a combined county authority;”.
20B In section 13UA(2) (guidance about joint appointments)—
(a) omit the “or” at the end of paragraph (b), and
(b) at the end of paragraph (c) insert “, or
(d) one or more relevant NHS body and one or more combined county authority.””
Member's explanatory statement
This amendment inserts a further consequential amendment to the National Health Service Act 2006 relating to the provisions about combined county authorities in Chapter 1 of Part 2 of the Bill.
146: Schedule 4, page 270, line 17, leave out paragraphs 21 and 22
Member's explanatory statement
This amendment removes the consequential amendments to sections 13ZA and 14Z3A of the National Health Service Act 2006 as a result of the repeals of those sections by the Health and Care Act 2022.
147: Schedule 4, page 270, line 31, at end insert—
“22A In section 65Z5(1) (joint working and delegation arrangements), after paragraph (c) insert—
“(d) a combined county authority.”
22B In section 65Z6(1) (joint committees and pooled funds), after paragraph (c) insert—
“(d) a combined county authority.””
Member's explanatory statement
This amendment inserts further consequential amendments to the National Health Service Act 2006 relating to the provisions about combined county authorities in Chapter 1 of Part 2 of the Bill.
148: Schedule 4, page 271, line 33, at end insert—
“Concessionary Bus Travel Act 2007 (c. 13)
25A In section 9(6)(b) of the Concessionary Bus Travel Act 2007 (variation of reimbursement etc), for “or combined authority” substitute “, combined authority or combined county authority”.
Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007 (c. 28)
25B The Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007 is amended as follows.
25C In section 23(1) (definitions for the purposes of Chapter 1 of Part 1), in the definition of “public body”, after paragraph (g) insert—
“(h) a combined county authority established under section 7(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023.”
25D In section 104(2) (application of Chapter 1 of Part 5: partner authorities), after paragraph (ib) insert—
“(ic) a combined county authority established under section 7(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023;”
Member's explanatory statement
This amendment inserts consequential amendments to the Concessionary Bus Travel Act 2007 and the Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007 relating to the provisions about combined county authorities in Chapter 1 of Part 2 of the Bill.
149: Schedule 4, page 273, line 25, at end insert—
“30A “(1) Section 102E (power to establish STBs) is amended as follows.
(2) In subsection (5), after paragraph (a) insert—
“(aa) a combined county authority;”.
(3) In subsection (6), after paragraph (a) (but before the “or” at the end of that paragraph) insert—
“(aa) the area of a combined county authority,”.
30B In section 102F(7) (requirements in connection with regulations under section 102E), after paragraph (a) insert—
“(aa) a combined county authority;”.
30C In section 102G(10) (constitution of STBs), after paragraph (a) insert—
“(aa) in the case of a combined county authority, are the mayor for the area of the combined county authority (if there is one) and those members of the authority who are appointed from among the elected members of the authority's constituent councils (see section 8(4)(b) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023);”
30D In section 102I(7) (transport strategy of an STB), after paragraph (b) insert—
“(ba) a combined county authority;”.
30E In section 102J(7) (exercise of local transport functions), after paragraph (a) insert—
“(aa) a combined county authority;”.
30F In section 102U, at the appropriate place insert—
““combined county authority” means a body established as a combined county authority under section 7(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023;”
Member's explanatory statement
This amendment inserts further consequential amendments to the Local Transport Act 2008 relating to the provisions about combined county authorities in Chapter 1 of Part 2 of the Bill.
150: Schedule 4, page 273, line 28, at end insert—
“31A In section 35(2) (mutual insurance: supplementary), after paragraph (r) insert—
“(s) a combined county authority established under section 7(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023.””
Member's explanatory statement
This amendment inserts a further consequential amendment to the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009 relating to the provisions about combined county authorities in Chapter 1 of Part 2 of the Bill.
151: Schedule 4, page 274, line 24, at end insert—
“Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009 (c. 22)
37A The Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009 is amended as follows.
37B (1) Section 100 (provision of financial resources) is amended as follows.
(2) After subsection (1AA) insert—
“(1AB) The Secretary of State may secure the provision of financial resources under this subsection (whether or not the resources could be secured under subsection (1)) to any of the persons mentioned in subsection (1) in respect of functions under this Part that are exercisable by a combined county authority by virtue of regulations made under section 17(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023.”
(3) In subsection (5), at the appropriate place insert—
““combined county authority” means a combined county authority established under section 7(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023;”
37C (1) Section 122 (sharing of information for education and training purposes) is amended as follows.
(2) In subsection (3), after paragraph (fb) insert—
“(fc) a combined county authority established under section 7(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023;
(fd) a person providing services to a combined county authority;”.
(3) In subsection (5)—
(a) omit the “or” at the end of paragraph (c), and
(b) at the end of paragraph (d) insert “, or
(e) any function of a combined authority under Part 4 that is exercisable by it by virtue of regulations made under section 17(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023.”
Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 (c. 2)
37D The Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 is amended as follows.
37E In section 40(6) (access to local government meetings and documents), after paragraph (ja) insert—
“(jb) a combined county authority,”.
37F In section 44(1) (interpretation of Act), at the appropriate place insert—
““combined county authority” means a combined county authority established under section 7(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023;”
37G In Schedule 2, after paragraph 28 insert—
“28ZA A combined county authority.””
Member's explanatory statement
This amendment makes consequential amendments to the Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009 and the Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 relating to the provisions about combined county authorities in Chapter 1 of Part 2 of the Bill.
152: Schedule 4, page 274, line 25, at end insert—
“37H The Cities and Local Government Devolution Act 2016 is amended as follows.
37I (1) Section 1 (devolution: annual report) is amended as follows.
(2) In subsection (1), after “this Act” insert “or Chapter 1 of Part 2 of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023”.
(3) In subsection (2)—
(a) in paragraph (c), after “a combined authority” insert “or a combined county authority”;
(b) in paragraph (e), after “combined authorities” insert “, combined county authorities”.
(4) In subsection (4), after the definition of “combined authority” insert—
““combined county authority” means a combined county authority established under section 7(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023;”
Member's explanatory statement
This amendment inserts further consequential amendments to the Cities and Local Government Devolution Act 2016 relating to the provisions about combined county authorities in Chapter 1 of Part 2 of the Bill.
153: Schedule 4, page 274, line 26, leave out “of the Cities and Local Government Devolution Act 2016”
Member's explanatory statement
This amendment is consequential on the amendment in the name of Baroness Scott of Bybrook at page 274, line 25.
154: Schedule 4, page 275, line 13, at end insert—
Policing and Crime Act 2017 (c. 3)
39 The Policing and Crime Act 2017 is amended as follows.
40 In section 3 (collaboration agreements: specific restrictions), after subsection (7) insert—
“(7A) A combined county authority that exercises the functions of a fire and rescue authority by virtue of section 16 or 17 of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023 may only enter into a collaboration agreement where the functions of the authority to which the agreement relates are functions of a fire and rescue authority that the combined county authority is entitled to exercise.”
41 In section 5(5) (collaboration agreements: definitions)—
(a) omit the “or” at the end of paragraph (b);
(b) after paragraph (c) insert—
“(d) a combined county authority that exercises the functions of a fire and rescue authority by virtue of section 16 or 17 of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023, or
(e) an elected mayor who exercises the functions of a fire and rescue authority by virtue of section 28 of that Act.”
Technical and Further Education Act 2017 (c. 19)
42 The Technical and Further Education Act 2017 is amended as follows.
43 In Schedule 3 (conduct of education administration: statutory corporations)—
(a) in paragraph 13(b), in the inserted paragraph (ab), for “or combined authority” substitute “, combined authority or combined county authority”;
(b) in paragraph 38(c)—
(i) after the definition of “combined authority”, insert—
“““combined county authority” means an authority established under section 7(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023;”,”
(ii) in the definition of “director of children’s services”, in paragraph (b), after “a combined authority” insert “or a combined county authority”.
44 In Schedule 4 (conduct of education administration: companies)—
(a) in paragraph 12(b), in the inserted paragraph (ab), for “or combined authority” substitute “, combined authority or combined county authority”;
(b) in paragraph 36(c)—
(i) after the definition of “combined authority”, insert—
“““combined county authority” means an authority established under section 7(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023;”,”
(ii) in the definition of “director of children’s services”, in paragraph (b), after “a combined authority” insert “or a combined county authority”.
Bus Services Act 2017 (c. 21)
45 In section 22(3) of the Bus Services Act 2017 (bus companies: limitation of powers of authorities in England), in the definition of “relevant authority”, after paragraph (c) insert—
“(ca) a combined county authority established under section 7(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023;”
Digital Economy Act 2017 (c. 30)
46 The Digital Economy Act 2017 is amended as follows.
47 In Schedule 4 (public service delivery: specified persons for the purposes of section 35), after paragraph 14 insert—
“14A A combined county authority established under section 7(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023.”
48 In Schedule 5 (public service delivery: specified persons for the purposes of sections 36 and 37), after paragraph 8 insert—
“8A A combined county authority established under section 7(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023.”
49 In Schedule 6 (public service delivery: specified persons for the purposes of sections 36 and 37), after paragraph 7 insert—
“7A A combined county authority established under section 7(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023.”
Data Protection Act 2018 (c.12)
50 In Schedule 1 to the Data Protection Act 2018 (special categories of personal data and criminal convictions etc data), in paragraph 23(3), after paragraph (h) insert—
“(ha) a mayor for the area of a combined county authority established under section 7(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023;”
Automated and Electric Vehicles Act 2018 (c. 18)
51 (1) Section 12 of the Automated and Electric Vehicles Act 2018 (duty to consider making regulations under section 11(1)(a) on request from mayor) is amended as follows.
(2) In subsection (7)—
(a) in paragraph (a), after “a combined authority” insert “, a combined county authority”;
(b) in paragraph (b), after sub-paragraph (i) insert—
“(ia) in the case of the area of a combined county authority, the mayor for the area elected in accordance with section 25(2) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023;”
(3) In subsection (8), in the appropriate place insert—
““combined county authority” means a combined county authority established under section 7(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023;”
Skills and Post-16 Education Act 2022 (c. 21)
52 The Skills and Post-16 Education Act 2022 is amended as follows.
53 In section 1(7) (views of relevant authority in relation to local skills improvement plan), after paragraph (a) (but before the “or” at the end of that paragraph) insert—
“(aa) a mayoral CCA within the meaning of Chapter 1 of Part 2 of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023 (combined county authorities) (see section 25(8) of that Act),”
54 (1) Section 4 (interpretation of sections 1 to 4) is amended as follows.
(2) In subsection (1), at the appropriate place insert—
““combined county authority” means a combined county authority established under section 7(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023;”
(3) In subsection (2), after paragraph (b) insert—
“(ba) a combined county authority”.
55 In section 19(2) (meaning of “relevant provider”), after paragraph (g) insert—
“(ga) a combined county authority;”.
56 In section 20(7) (meaning of “funding authority”), after paragraph (c) insert—
“(ca) a combined county authority;”.
57 In section 21(2) (interpretation of sections 19 to 21), at the appropriate place insert—
““combined county authority” means a combined county authority established under section 7(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023;”
Health and Care Act 2022 (c. 31)
58 In section 180(2) of the Health and Care Act 2022 (licensing of cosmetic procedures), in the definition of “local authority”, after paragraph (d) insert—
“(da) a combined county authority established under section 7(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023;”
Elections Act 2022 (c. 37)
59 The Elections Act 2022 is amended as follows.
60 In section 37(1) (interpretation of Part 5), in the definition of “relevant elective office”, after paragraph (f) insert—
“(fa) mayor for the area of a combined county authority established under section 7(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023;”
61 In section 45(9) (meaning of “relevant election”), after paragraph (g) insert—
“(ga) an election for the return of a mayor for the area of a combined county authority established under section 7(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023,”
62 (1) Paragraph 1 of Schedule 11 (illegal practices) is amended as follows.
(2) In sub-paragraph (1)(b)—
(a) omit the “or” at the end of sub-paragraph (iv), and
(b) after sub-paragraph (v) (but before the “and” at the end of that sub-paragraph) insert “or
(vi) an election for the return of a mayor for the area of a combined county authority,”.
(3) In sub-paragraph (4)—
(a) omit the “and” at the end of paragraph (b), and
(b) at the end of paragraph (c) insert “, and
“(d) as it applies in relation to an election for the return of a mayor for the area of a combined county authority by virtue of regulations under paragraph 11(1) of Schedule 2 to the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023.”
(4) After sub-paragraph (5) insert—
“(6) In this paragraph “combined county authority” means a combined county authority established under section 7(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023.”
63 In paragraph 12(4) of Schedule 8 (voting and candidacy rights of EU citizens: transitional provision), after paragraph (d) insert—
“(da) mayor for the area of a combined county authority established under section 7(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023;”
Member's explanatory statement
This amendment inserts various consequential amendments relating to the provisions about combined county authorities in Chapter 1 of Part 2 of the Bill.