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• (3) Regulations under this paragraph may disapply, or otherwise modify, the application of paragraph 1(3) of Schedule 1 so far as relating to general functions of the mayor in respect of which a police and crime panel has oversight functions.

• (4) In this paragraph—

• “oversight functions”, in relation to general functions of the mayor, are functions that are of a corresponding or similar kind to those that a police and crime panel has in relation to PCC functions of the mayor;

• “police and crime panel” means a panel established by virtue of regulations under paragraph 4.

6

The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision about the payment of allowances to members of a police and crime panel established by virtue of regulations under paragraph 4 who are members of a constituent council.

Financial matters

7

The Secretary of State must by regulations make provision—

• (a) requiring the mayor to maintain a fund in relation to receipts arising, and liabilities incurred, in the exercise of PCC functions;

• (b) about the preparation of an annual budget in relation to the exercise of such functions.

Suspension

8

The Secretary of State must by regulations provide for the panel mentioned in paragraph 4 to have power to suspend the mayor, so far as acting in the exercise of PCC functions, in circumstances corresponding to those mentioned in section 30(1) of the 2011 Act in relation to a police and crime commissioner.

Conduct

9

The Secretary of State must by regulations make provision about the matters mentioned in paragraphs (a) to (c) of section 31(1) of the 2011 Act (taking references in those paragraphs to “relevant office holders” as references to the mayor and the deputy mayor for policing and crime).

Disqualification

10

• (1) The Secretary of State must by regulations provide for sections 64 to 66 and section 68 of the 2011 Act to apply in relation to a person being, or being elected as, the mayor as they apply in relation to a person being, or being elected as, a police and crime commissioner.

• (2) Provision under sub-paragraph (1) is in addition to paragraphs 7, 8 , 9 and 9A of Schedule 2.

Policing protocol

11

The Secretary of State must by regulations require the mayor to have regard, in the exercise of PCC functions, to the policing protocol issued under section 79 of the 2011 Act.

Application of certain enactments

12

• (1) The Secretary of State must by regulations provide for the following provisions of the Police Act 1996 to apply to the mayor, in the exercise of PCC functions, as though the mayor were a police and crime commissioner—

• (a) sections 24(4) and 98(6) (aid of one police force by another);

• (b) sections 22A to 23H (collaboration agreements);

• (c) sections 40 to 40B (powers to give directions);

• (d) sections 54 and 55 (appointment and functions of His Majesty’s Inspectors of Constabulary);

• (e) section 96A(2) (national and international functions).

• (2) The Secretary of State must by regulations provide for provision similar to section 41 of the Police Act 1996 (directions as to minimum budget) to have effect for the purpose of enabling directions to be given to the mayor acting on behalf of the mayoral CCA in relation to the calculation of the component of the council tax requirement relating to the mayor’s PCC functions (see section 41(4)(a) above).

Supplementary

13

• (1) Subject to the requirements of this Schedule, the Secretary of State may by regulations make any other provision the Secretary of State thinks appropriate for the purposes of giving full effect to regulations under section 33(1).

• (2) Sub-paragraphs (3) and (4) apply in relation to regulations under—

• (a) sub-paragraph (1),

• (b) another provision of this Schedule, or

• (c) section 33(1).

• (3) The regulations may include provision—

• (a) that is similar to any police and crime commissioner enactment, or

• (b) for a purpose corresponding to a purpose for which any such enactment is made.

• (4) The regulations may provide for the mayor to be treated as a police and crime commissioner for the purposes of any police and crime commissioner enactment.

• (5) “Police and crime commissioner enactment” means—

• (a) any enactment that is contained in, or is made under, Part 1 of the 2011 Act, and

• (b) any other enactment that has effect in relation to police and crime commissioners.

• (6) In sub-paragraph (5) “enactment” includes an enactment whenever passed or made.

• (7) Power to make regulations under this paragraph is in addition to (and does not limit) the power to make regulations under section 53.

• (8) Subsections (5) and (6) of section 29, so far as relating to the exercise of PCC functions, are subject to any provision contained in regulations under this Schedule.

• (9) Regulations under this Schedule may relate to—

• (a) a particular mayor in respect of whom regulations under section 33(1) have effect, or

• (b) all mayors in respect of whom any such regulations have effect.

Schedule 4 — Combined county authorities: consequential amendments

Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 (c. 56)

1

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 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023”.

Trustee Investments Act 1961 (c. 62)

2

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 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023,”.

Local Government (Records) Act 1962 (c. 56)

3

The Local Government (Records) Act 1962 is amended as follows.

4

In section 2(6) (acquisition and deposit of records), after “section 103 of that Act” insert “, to a combined county authority established under section 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023”.

5

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 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023”.

Leasehold Reform Act 1967 (c. 88)

6

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 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023,”.

Transport Act 1968 (c. 73)

7

The Transport Act 1968 is amended as follows.

8

• (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 9(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”.

9

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”.

10

• (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”.

11

In section 10A(1) (further powers of Executives), for “or combined authority area” substitute “, combined authority area or combined county authority area”.

12

In section 12(1) (borrowing powers of Executive), after “a combined authority area” insert “, a combined county authority area”.

13

In section 14(1) (accounts of Executive), after “a combined authority area” insert “, a combined county authority area”.

14

• (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”.

15

In section 16(1) (annual report by Authority and Executive), after “combined authority area” insert “, combined county authority area”.

16

• (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”.

17

• (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”.

18

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 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023;

19

• (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)

20

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 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023”.

Employers’ Liability (Compulsory Insurance) Act 1969 (c. 57)

21

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 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023,”.

Local Authorities (Goods and Services) Act 1970 (c. 39)

22

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 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023,”.

Local Government Act 1972 (c. 70)

23

The Local Government Act 1972 is amended as follows.

24

• (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”.

25

In section 80(2)(b) (disqualification for election and holding office as member of local authority), after “combined authority” insert “, combined county authority”.

26

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”.

27

In section 86(2) (declaration of vacancy by local authority), for “and a combined authority” substitute “, a combined authority and a combined county authority”.

28

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”.

29

In section 99 (meetings and proceedings of local authorities), after “combined authorities,” insert “combined county authorities,”.

30

• (1) Section 100J (application of Part 5A to to new authorities, Common Council, etc) is amended as follows.

• (2) In subsection (1), after paragraph (bd) insert—

(bda) a combined county authority;

• (3) In subsection (4)(a), for “or a combined authority” substitute “, a combined authority or a combined county authority”.

31

• (1) Section 101 (arrangements for discharge of functions by local authorities) is amended as follows.

• (2) In subsection (1E), for ““Mayoral function”” substitute “In subsection (1D) “mayoral function””.

• (3) After subsection (1E) insert—

(1F) A combined county authority may not arrange for the discharge of any functions under subsection (1) if, or to the extent that, the function is a mayoral function of a mayor for the area of the authority. (1G) In subsection (1F) “mayoral function” has the meaning given by section 41(8) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023.

• (4) In subsection (5C), after “combined authority” insert “or combined county authority”.

• (5) In subsection (5D)—

• (a) the words from “section 107E” to the end become paragraph (a), and

• (b) at the end of paragraph (a) insert

, or (b) section 32 of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023 (joint exercise of general functions).

• (6) In subsection (5E), for “has the meaning given in section 107D(2) of that Act.” substitute

— (a) in relation to a combined authority, has the meaning given in section 107D(2) of the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009; (b) in relation to a combined county authority, has the meaning given in section 30(2) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023.

• (7) In subsection (13), after “a combined authority,” insert “a combined county authority,”.

32

In section 138C(1) (application of sections 138A and 138B to other authorities), after paragraph (n) insert—

(na) a combined county authority;

33

In section 142(1B) (provision of information relating to matters affecting local government), after “a combined authority” insert “, a combined county authority”.

34

• (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) 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 49 of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023).

35

In section 175(3B) (allowances for attending conferences and meetings), after “a combined authority” insert “, a combined county authority”.

36

In section 176(3) (payment of expenses), for “and a combined authority” substitute “a combined authority and a combined county authority”.

37

In section 223(2) (appearance of local authorities in legal proceedings), after “a combined authority,” insert “a combined county authority,”.

38

In section 224(2) (arrangements by principal councils for custody of documents), for “or combined authority” substitute “, combined authority or combined county authority”.

39

In section 225(3) (deposit of documents with proper officer), for “and a combined authority” substitute “, a combined authority and a combined county authority”.

40

In section 228(7A) (inspection of documents), for “or a combined authority” substitute “, a combined authority or a combined county authority”.

41

In section 229(8) (photographic copies of documents) after “a combined authority,” insert “a combined county authority,”.

42

In section 230(2) (reports and returns), for “and a combined authority” substitute “, a combined authority and a combined county authority”.

43

In section 231(4) (service of notice on local authorities), after “a combined authority,” insert “a combined county authority,”.

44

In section 232(1A) (public notices), after “a combined authority,” insert “a combined county authority,”.

45

In section 233(11) (service of notices by local authorities), after “a combined authority,” insert “a combined county authority,”.

46

In section 234(4) (authentication of documents), after “a combined authority,” insert “a combined county authority,”.

47

In section 236(1) (procedure for byelaws), for “or a combined authority” substitute “, a combined authority or a combined county authority”.

48

In section 236B(1) (revocation of byelaws), after paragraph (e) insert—

(f) a combined county authority.

49

In section 238 (evidence of byelaws), for “or a combined authority” substitute “, a combined authority or a combined county authority”.

50

In section 239(4A) (power to promote or oppose bills), for “and a combined authority” substitute “, a combined authority and a combined county authority”.

51

In section 270(1) (interpretation), at the appropriate place insert—

• “combined county authority” means a combined county authority established under section 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023;

52

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”.

Employment Agencies Act 1973 (c. 35)

53

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 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023 of any of its functions;

Local Government Act 1974 (c. 7)

54

The Local Government Act 1974 is amended as follows.

55

In section 25(1) (authorities subject to investigation), after paragraph (cf) insert—

(cg) any combined county authority established under section 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023;

56

• (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 9(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)

57

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 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023,”.

Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976 (c. 57)

58

In section 44 of the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) 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 9(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 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023,”.

Rent (Agriculture) Act 1976 (c. 80)

59

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 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023;

Rent Act 1977 (c. 42)

60

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 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023;

Protection from Eviction Act 1977 (c. 43)

61

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 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023;

Local Government, Planning and Land Act 1980 (c. 65)

62

The Local Government, Planning and Land Act 1980 is amended as follows.

63

In section 2(1) (duty of authorities to publish information), after paragraph (kac) insert—

(kad) a combined county authority established under section 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023;

64

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 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023;

65

In section 99(4) (directions to dispose of land), after paragraph (dbzb) insert—

(dbzc) a combined county authority established under section 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023;

66

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 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023”.

67

In Schedule 16 (bodies to whom Part 10 applies), after paragraph 5BZB insert—

(5BZBA) A combined county authority established under section 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023.

Public Passenger Vehicles Act 1981 (c. 14)

68

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 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023”.

Acquisition of Land Act 1981 (c. 67)

69

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 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023”.

Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1982 (c. 30)

70

The Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1982 is amended as follows.

71

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 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023”;

• (b) in paragraph (b), for “or combined authority” substitute “, combined authority or combined county authority”.

72

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 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023;

Stock Transfer Act 1982 (c. 41)

73

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 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023”.

County Courts Act 1984 (c. 28)

74

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 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023,”.

Local Government Act 1985 (c. 51)

75

The Local Government Act 1985 is amended as follows.

76

In section 72(5) (accounts and audit), after paragraph (c) insert—

(d) a combined county authority established under section 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023.

77

In section 73(2) (financial administration), after paragraph (b) insert—

(c) a combined county authority established under section 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023.

Transport Act 1985 (c. 67)

78

The Transport Act 1985 is amended as follows.

79

In section 27A(7)(b) (additional powers where service not operated as registered), for “or combined authority” substitute “, combined authority or combined county authority”.

80

In section 64(1)(a) (consultation with respect to policies), after “combined authority,” insert “combined county authority,”.

81

In section 93(8)(b) (travel concession schemes), for “and a combined authority” substitute “, a combined authority and a combined county authority”.

82

In section 106(4) (grants for transport facilities and services), after paragraph (aa) insert—

(ab) any combined county authority;

83

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 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023.

Housing Act 1985 (c. 68)

84

• (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 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023;

Housing Associations Act 1985 (c. 69)

85

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 9(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)

86

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 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023,”.

Local Government Act 1986 (c. 10)

87

The Local Government Act 1986 is amended as follows.

88

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 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023,”.

89

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 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023,”.

Landlord and Tenant Act 1987 (c. 31)

90

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 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023”.

Local Government Act 1988 (c. 9)

91

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 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023.”

Local Government Finance Act 1988 (c. 41)

92

The Local Government Finance Act 1988 is amended as follows.

93

In section 74 (levies), after subsection (14) insert—

(15) For the purposes of this section— (a) a combined county authority established under section 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023 is to be treated as a levying body with respect to which regulations may be made under subsection (2), and (b) the reference in that subsection to the council concerned shall be treated as a reference to the combined county authority’s constituent councils. (16) Regulations under this section by virtue of subsection (15) may be made only with the consent of— (a) the constituent councils, and (b) in the case of regulations in relation to an existing combined county authority, that authority. (17) Regulations under this section by virtue of subsection (15) may not make provision in relation to expenses of a combined county authority that are attributable to the exercise of mayoral functions. (18) In subsections (15) to (17)— - “constituent council” has the meaning given by section 10(11) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023; - “mayoral function” has the meaning given by section 41(8) of that Act.

94

In section 88B(9) (special grant: relevant authorities), after paragraph (c) insert—

(d) a combined county authority established under section 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023.

95

In section 111(2) (financial administration: relevant authorities), after paragraph (ib) insert—

(ic) a combined county authority established under section 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023,

96

In section 143 (orders and regulations), after subsection (4B) insert—

(4C) The power to make regulations under section 74 above, so far as they are made in relation to a combined county authority by virtue of subsection (15) of that section, are to be exercisable by statutory instrument, and no such regulations are to be made unless a draft of them has been laid before and approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament.

Housing Act 1988 (c. 50)

97

The Housing Act 1988 is amended as follows.

98

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 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023;

99

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 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023;

Road Traffic Act 1988 (c. 52)

100

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 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023”.

Local Government and Housing Act 1989 (c. 42)

101

The Local Government and Housing Act 1989 is amended as follows.

102

In section 21(1) (interpretation of Part 1), after paragraph (jb) insert—

(jba) a combined county authority established under section 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023;

103

In section 152(2) (interpretation), after paragraph (izb) insert—

(izc) a combined county authority established under section 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023;

104

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 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023;

105

• (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)”.

Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (c. 8)

106

The TCPA 1990 is amended as follows.

107

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 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023,”.

108

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 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023”.

Further and Higher Education Act 1992 (c. 13)

109

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 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023”.

Local Government Finance Act 1992 (c. 14)

110

The Local Government Finance Act 1992 is amended as follows.

111

In section 39(1) (major precepting authorities), after paragraph (ab) insert—

(ac) a mayoral CCA, as defined by section 27(8) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023 (mayoral combined county authorities);

112

In section 40 (issue of precepts by major precepting authority), after subsection (11) insert—

(12) Where the precepting authority is a mayoral CCA— (a) a precept may be issued under this section only in relation to expenditure incurred by the mayor for the authority’s area in, or in connection with, the exercise of mayoral functions (as defined by section 41(8) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023), and (b) the issuing and calculation of a precept under this Chapter is subject to any provision made in regulations under that section.

Local Government (Overseas Assistance) Act 1993 (c. 25)

113

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 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023;

Railways Act 1993 (c. 43)

114

The Railways Act 1993 is amended as follows.

115

In section 25(1) (public sector operators not to be franchisees)—

• (a) after paragraph (ca) insert—

(cb) any combined county authority established under section 9(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”.

116

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 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023”.

Deregulation and Contracting Out Act 1994 (c. 40)

117

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 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023;

Environment Act 1995 (c. 25)

118

After section 86B of the Environment Act 1995 insert—

(86C) (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 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023.

Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996 (c. 53)

119

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 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023;

Crime and Disorder Act 1998 (c. 37)

120

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 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023;”.

Local Government Act 1999 (c. 27)

121

In section 1(1) of the Local Government Act 1999 (best value authorities), after paragraph (hc) insert—

(hd) a combined county authority established under section 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023;

Greater London Authority Act 1999 (c. 29)

122

In section 211(1) of the GLAA 1999 (public sector operators)—

• (a) after paragraph (ca) insert—

(cb) any combined county authority established under section 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023;

, and

• (b) in paragraph (d), for “or combined authority” substitute “, combined authority or combined county authority”.

Freedom of Information Act 2000 (c. 36)

123

In Schedule 1 to the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (public authorities), after paragraph 19B insert—

(19C) A combined county authority established under section 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023.

Transport Act 2000 (c. 38)

124

The Transport Act 2000 is amended as follows.

125

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 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023,

126

• (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”.

127

• (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”.

128

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)”.

129

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.

130

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).

131

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).

132

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).

133

• (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.

134

• (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 27(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 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023.

135

• (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 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023.

136

• (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”.

137

• (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”.

138

In section 165A(1)(b) (joint local-ITA charging schemes), after “combined authority” insert “or combined county authority”.

139

• (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”.

140

• (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”.

141

In section 167(2)(b) (trunk road charging schemes), after “a combined authority” insert “, a combined county authority”.

142

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”.

143

• (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”.

144

In section 177A(1) (power to require information), for “or combined authority” substitute “, combined authority or combined county authority”.

145

In section 193(1) (guidance), after “combined authorities” insert “, combined county authorities”.

146

In section 194 (information), in each of subsections (1), (2) and (6), for “or combined authority” substitute “, combined authority or combined county authority”.

147

In section 198(1) (interpretation of Part 3), at the appropriate place insert—

• “combined county authority” has the meaning given by section 163 (5B);

148

• (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”.

Local Government Act 2003 (c. 26)

149

The Local Government Act 2003 is amended as follows.

150

• (1) Section 23 (meaning of “local authority” for the purposes of Part 1) is amended as follows.

• (2) After subsection (8) insert—

(8A) This Part applies in relation to a combined county authority (a “CCA”) established under section 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023 as it applies in relation to a local authority, except that section 1 confers power on a CCA to borrow money in relation only to functions of the CCA that are specified for the purposes of this subsection in regulations made by the Secretary of State. (8B) A function of a CCA may be specified in regulations under subsection (8A) only with the consent of— (a) each county council for an area within the CCA’s area or proposed area, (b) each unitary district council for an area within the CCA’s area or proposed area, and (c) in the case of regulations in relation to an existing CCA, the CCA. In this subsection “unitary district council” means a district council whose area does not form part of the area of a county council. (8C) The reference in subsection (8A) to functions of the authority includes, in the case of a mayoral CCA, mayoral functions. (8D) In subsection (8C)— - “mayoral CCA” has the meaning given by section 27(8) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023; - “mayoral functions” has the meaning given by section 41(8) of that Act.

• (3) In subsection (10), after “(5)” insert “or (8A)”.

151

In section 33(1) (local authorities for the purposes of Chapter 1 of Part 2), after paragraph (jc) insert—

(jd) a combined county authority established under section 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023;

152

In section 93(7) (power to charge for discretionary services: prohibitions to be disregarded)—

• (a) in paragraph (d), for “and combined authorities” substitute “, combined authorities and combined county authorities”, and

• (b) omit the “and” at the end of paragraph (f), and

• (c) at the end of paragraph (g) insert

, and (h) section 50(4) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023 (combined county authorities).

Courts Act 2003 (c. 39)

153

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 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023,

Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 (c. 5)

154

The PCPA 2004 is amended as follows.

155

In section 27A (default powers), in the heading and in the section, after “combined authority” insert “, combined county authority”.

156

• (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—

(7ZA) In this Schedule— - “combined county authority” means a combined county authority established under section 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023; - “constituent planning authority” in relation to a combined county authority, means—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, ora 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 7ZB 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(8), 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)

157

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 9(1) of that Act.

Children Act 2004 (c. 31)

158

In section 50 of the Children Act 2004 (intervention - England), after subsection (7) insert—

(8) If any functions of a local authority in England which are specified in subsection (2) are exercisable by a combined county authority by virtue of section 18 of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023— (a) a reference in this section to a local authority includes a reference to the combined county authority, and (b) a reference in this section to functions specified in subsection (2) 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.

Railways Act 2005 (c. 14)

159

In section 33(2) of the Railways Act 2005 (closure requirements), after paragraph (da) insert—

(db) a combined county authority established under section 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023;

Childcare Act 2006 (c. 21)

160

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 18 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)

161

• (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 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023.

National Health Service Act 2006 (c. 41)

162

The National Health Service Act 2006 is amended as follows.

163

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,

164

In section 12ZB(7) (procurement regulations), in the definition of “relevant authority”, after paragraph (a) insert—

(aa) a combined county authority;

165

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.

166

In section 65Z5(1) (joint working and delegation arrangements), after paragraph (c) insert—

(d) a combined county authority.

167

In section 65Z6(1) (joint committees and pooled funds), after paragraph (c) insert—

(d) a combined county authority.

168

In section 75 (arrangements between NHS bodies and local authorities), after subsection (7F) insert—

(7G) For the purposes of this section, a combined county authority that exercises a prescribed function within subsection (1)(a) of an NHS body under voluntary arrangements is to be treated as an NHS body. (7H) “Voluntary arrangements” means arrangements made with the combined county authority under— (a) section 7A (exercise of Secretary of State’s public health functions), or (b) section 65Z5 (joint working and delegation arrangements). (7I) Regulations under this section, so far as made before or in the same Session as that in which the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023 is passed, apply to a combined county authority that is treated as an NHS body by virtue of subsection (7G) as if it were a prescribed NHS body for the purposes of those regulations. (7J) But a combined county authority to which regulations under this section apply by virtue of subsection (7I) may enter into prescribed arrangements in relation to the exercise only of functions within subsection (1)(a) that are exercisable by the authority under voluntary arrangements. (7K) Regulations under this section may provide for the regulations to apply in relation to a combined county authority subject to any prescribed limitations or conditions. (7L) Nothing in subsection (7J) prevents a combined county authority from being a party to arrangements made by virtue of this section in relation to any prescribed functions of an NHS body that are exercisable by the authority as a result of regulations under section 19 of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023 (public authority functions exercisable by combined county authorities).

169

In section 275(1) (interpretation), at the appropriate place insert—

• “combined county authority” means a combined county authority established under section 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023;

170

In section 276 (index of defined expressions), at the appropriate place insert—

combined county authority	section 275(1)

Concessionary Bus Travel Act 2007 (c. 13)

171

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)

172

The Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007 is amended as follows.

173

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 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023.

174

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 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023;

Local Transport Act 2008 (c. 26)

175

The Local Transport Act 2008 is amended as follows.

176

After section 89A insert—

(89B) (1) The Secretary of State may by order transfer functions of a combined county authority established under section 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023 to an ITA. (2) An order under this section may only be made in relation to functions that— (a) relate to transport, and (b) are exercisable by the combined county authority in relation to an area that becomes, or becomes part of, the ITA’s integrated transport area by virtue of an order under this Part.

177

• (1) Section 90 (changing the boundaries of an integrated transport area) is amended as follows.

• (2) In subsection (5)—

• (a) the words from “a combined authority” to the end of the subsection become paragraph (a), and

• (b) at the end of that paragraph insert

, or (b) a combined county authority established under section 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023.

• (3) In subsection (6)—

• (a) the words from “the area of” to the end of the subsection become paragraph (a),

• (b) in that paragraph, for “that Act” substitute “the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009”, and

• (c) at the end of that paragraph insert

, or (b) the area of a combined county authority by virtue of regulations under section 9(1) or 25(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023.

178

• (1) Section 91 (dissolution of an integrated transport area) is amended as follows.

• (2) In subsection (4)—

• (a) the words from “a combined authority” to the end of the subsection become paragraph (a), and

• (b) at the end of that paragraph insert