English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill 2024-26

408

★ Schedule 27, page 279, line 17, at end insert- "(2A) The local authority must also arrange with the owner of the land for the preferred community buyer to have had the opportunity to view the land prior to a meeting under subsection (2)."

Gov 245

Clause 78, page 76, leave out lines 11 and 12 and insert- "(c) any other provision of this Act comes into force (including provision modifying other legislation) so far as it confers power to make secondary legislation or is otherwise necessary for enabling the exercise of such a power on or after the day on which this Act is passed."

NC56

To move the following Clause— "Authority involvement in local skills improvement plans (1) Section 1 of the Skills and Post-16 Education Act 2022 is amended as follows. (2) In subsection (7), after "relevant authority" insert "and, where the specified area covers any of the area of a Strategic Authority, the Strategic Authority". (3) After subsection (7) insert— "(7A) Where a specified area covers any of the area of a Strategic Authority within the meaning of the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act 2025, the Secretary of State may approve and publish a local skills improvement plan for the specified area only if satisfied that— (a) the Strategic Authority and the employer representative body for the area have exercised joint leadership in developing the plan, (b) the plan has been agreed by both the Strategic Authority and the employer representative body, and (c) the boundaries of the plan align with the strategic authority boundaries. (7B) For the purposes of subsection (7A), "joint leadership" means that— (a) strategic priorities for skills development in the area are agreed by both the Strategic Authority and the employer representative body, and (b) spending priorities relating to devolved adult education funding are jointly determined. (7C) A local skills improvement plan may only be altered if both the Strategic Authority and the employer representative body agree to any proposed alterations. (7D) Where there is disagreement between a Strategic Authority and an employer representative body exercising joint leadership under subsection (7A), either party may refer the matter to the Secretary of State, who may— (a) issue guidance to resolve the disagreement; (b) give directions to either or both parties to ensure effective coordination; (c) require the parties to adopt alternative arrangements for decision-making; (d) approve and publish a plan that addresses the disagreement. (7E) In exercising functions under subsection (7D), the Secretary of State must have regard to— (a) the effective delivery of post-16 technical education and training in the area, (b) employer engagement in identifying local skills needs, (c) value for money in delivery of services by Strategic Authorities, and (d) democratic accountability of Strategic Authorities in delivering such services." (4) Section 4 of the Skills and Post-16 Education Act 2022 is amended as follows. (5) In subsection (1), at the appropriate place insert— ""Strategic Authority” has the meaning given by section 1(2) of the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act 2025;""

NC57

To move the following Clause— "Consideration of existing adult skills provision (1) A strategic authority has a duty to consider— (a) existing education and training provision for persons aged 16 to 19 in its area, and (b) existing higher education provision in its area when carrying out any function conferred on it by virtue of Schedule 10 to this Act. (2) The Secretary of State may issue guidance about how a strategic authority may comply with the duty under this section.”

NC58

To move the following Clause— "Annual reporting on adult education funding (1) A strategic authority exercising any function conferred on it by virtue of Schedule 10 of this Act must publish an annual report on its exercise of such functions. (2) A report under this section must include— (a) how a strategic authority has applied adult education funding to meet local skills needs; (b) a summary of coordination arrangements with employer representative bodies and other skills providers within the authority; (c) a summary of outcomes for adult learners and local employers regarding— (i) learner achievement of qualifications and progression to employment or further learning, (ii) employer satisfaction with the skills and capabilities of adult learners, and (iii) the alignment between skills provision and identified local labour market needs. (3) The Secretary of State may issue guidance about— (a) any further content of, and (b) publication of reports under this section.”

Gov 375

★ Clause 71, page 72, leave out lines 22 to 25 and insert- "54A Rent reviews and arrangements for new tenancies (1) Schedule 7A makes provision about rent reviews. (2) Schedule 7B makes provision about terms relating to rent in arrangements which require a new tenancy to be granted or taken."

Gov 376

★ Schedule 31, page 322, line 24, leave out from beginning to end of line 24 on page 323 and insert- "PART 1 KEY TERMS “Business tenancy” 1 (1) A tenancy is a "business tenancy” at a particular time if, at that time, Part 2 of this Act- (a) applies to the tenancy, or (b) has the potential to apply to the tenancy. (2) For that purpose, Part 2 has the potential to apply to the tenancy at a particular time if, at that time— (a) Part 2 cannot apply to the tenancy because- (i) none of the property comprised in the tenancy is or includes premises which are occupied by the tenant, or (ii) property comprised in the tenancy is or includes premises which are occupied by the tenant, but none of those premises are so occupied for the purposes of a business carried on by the tenant or for those and other purposes, (b) the terms of the tenancy include terms (the “permitted business use terms") which would permit the tenant to occupy the premises for the purposes of a business carried on by the tenant (whether the

Gov 377

★ Schedule 31, page 323, line 38, leave out "relevant"

Gov 378

Schedule 31, page 324, line 3, leave out "relevant"

Gov 379

★ Schedule 31, page 324, line 13, leave out "relevant”

Gov 380

★ Schedule 31, page 324, line 19, leave out "relevant"

Gov 381

★ Schedule 31, page 324, line 35, leave out from beginning to end of line 19 on page 325

Gov 382

★ Schedule 31, page 325, line 19, at end insert— "PART 4 SUB-TENANCY REQUIRED TO INCLUDE RENT REVIEW TERMS THAT WOULD BE OF NO EFFECT Application of this Part 7A (1) This Part of this Schedule applies to a tenancy (the “superior tenancy") at a particular time if, at that time— (a) the superior tenancy is a business tenancy, (b) the superior tenancy requires or permits the grant of a sub-tenancy (the "authorised sub-tenancy”),

Gov 383

★ Schedule 31, page 325, line 24, leave out "new passing"

Gov 384

★ Schedule 31, page 325, line 27, leave out “, in relation to a tenancy” and insert— ""business tenancy” has the meaning given in paragraph 1; "business tenancy with a rent review” has the meaning given in paragraph 2. (2) In this Schedule, in relation to a business tenancy with a rent review— "elements 1 and 2” means element 1 and element 2 set out in paragraph 5C;"

Gov 385

★ Schedule 31, page 325, line 33, leave out "4(2)(b)” and insert "5B"

Gov 386

★ Schedule 31, page 325, line 37, leave out from beginning to end of line 2 on page 326 and insert- ""rent review terms” has the meaning given in paragraph 2(2); "rent under review” has the meaning given in paragraph 2(2). (3) A reference in this Schedule to rent review terms that do not specify new passing rent has the meaning given in paragraph 5B."

Gov 387

★ Schedule 31, page 326, line 4, leave out “Put options:” and insert “Arrangements for renewal of tenancies:”

Gov 388

Schedule 31, page 326, leave out line 5 and insert "Application of this Schedule"

Gov 390

Schedule 31, page 326, line 6, leave out "to an arrangement"

Gov 389

Schedule 31, page 326, line 6, leave out “if” and insert “at a particular time if, at that time,”

Gov 391

Schedule 31, page 326, line 9, leave out paragraph 2 and insert- 2 (1) Condition A is met if Part 2 of this Act— (a) applies to the tenancy, or (b) has the potential to apply to the tenancy. (2) In the following paragraphs of this Schedule- (a) the tenancy to which Part 2 applies, or has the potential to apply, is referred to as the "existing tenancy”; (b) the premises let under the existing tenancy are referred to as the "relevant premises”. (3) For the purposes of this paragraph, Part 2 has the potential to apply to the existing tenancy if— (a) Part 2 cannot apply to the existing tenancy because— (ii) (i) none of the relevant premises are occupied by the tenant, or the relevant premises are or include premises which are occupied by the tenant, but none of those premises are so occupied for the purposes of a business carried on by the tenant or for those and other purposes, (b) the terms of the tenancy include terms (the “permitted use terms") which would permit the tenant to occupy relevant premises for the purposes of a business carried on by the tenant (whether the terms permit occupation for the purposes of business generally, a specific business or a specific kind of business) or for those and other purposes, and (c) if the tenant were to occupy relevant premises in accordance with the permitted use terms (and taking into account all other circumstances), Part 2 of this Act would apply to the tenancy. (4) For the purposes of sub-paragraph (3)(b), terms of the existing tenancy which- (a) would prohibit the tenant from occupying relevant premises for some purposes, but

Gov 392

Schedule 31, page 326, line 17, leave out "put option” and insert "tenancy renewal arrangement"

Gov 393

Schedule 31, page 326, line 19, leave out from “to” to end of line 25 and insert "a tenancy renewal arrangement. (2) In this Schedule- "new tenancy” means a new tenancy of the whole or a part of the relevant premises; “tenancy renewal arrangement” means an arrangement under which the tenant under the existing tenancy- (a) can require the landlord or another person to grant a new tenancy, or (b) can be required by the landlord or another person to take a new tenancy."

Gov 394

Schedule 31, page 326, line 26, leave out "put option" and insert "tenancy renewal arrangement”

Gov 395

Schedule 31, page 326, line 27, leave out "put option" and insert "tenancy renewal arrangement"

Gov 396

Schedule 31, page 326, line 31, leave out “lease” and insert “tenancy"

Gov 397

Schedule 31, page 327, line 1, leave out “put option” and insert "tenancy renewal arrangement"

Gov 398

Schedule 31, page 327, line 3, leave out “put option” and insert "tenancy renewal arrangement”

Gov 399

Schedule 31, page 327, line 6, leave out "put option” and insert "tenancy renewal arrangement"

Gov 400

Schedule 31, page 327, line 14, leave out "lease" and insert "tenancy”

Gov 401

Schedule 31, page 328, line 22, leave out “put option” and insert "tenancy renewal arrangement"

Gov 402

Schedule 31, page 328, line 35, leave out "(2)" and insert "(2)”

Gov 403

Schedule 31, page 328, leave out line 36

Gov 404

Schedule 31, page 329, line 2, at end insert- ""tenancy renewal arrangement” has the meaning given in paragraph 3(2);"

NC55

To move the following Clause—“Consultation on publication of local authority resolutions and referendum proposals (1) The Secretary of State must undertake a consultation on updating requirements about the publication of notices under the following sections of the Local Government Act 2000- (a) subsection (2) of section 9KC (resolution of local authority), and (b) subsection (7) of section 9MA (referendum: proposals by local authority). (2) The consultation must consider the impact of requirements for the publication of notices, and of proposed changes to arrangements for the publication of notices, on the following matters— (a) the economic viability of local newspapers, (b) access to information for local authority residents, and (c) local democracy and accountability. (3) The consultation must be opened within six months of the passage of this Act."

405

Clause 78, page 78, line 3, leave out “1 to 6” and insert “1 to 5, 6(1), 6(2)(b) and 6(4)"

406

Clause 78, page 78, line 4, at end insert—"(4A) Paragraphs 6(2)(a) and 6(3) of Schedule 25 come into force on such day or days as the Secretary of State may by regulations appoint, but such regulations cannot be made until the Government has responded to the consultation provided for by virtue of section [Consultation on publication of local authority resolutions and referendum proposals].""

407

Clause 78, page 78, line 17, at end insert—"(11) Regulations under subsection (4A) are subject to the affirmative resolution procedure.""

NC54

★ To move the following Clause—"Duty relating to community empowerment(1) Within one year beginning on the date on which this Act is passed, and each year thereafter, the Secretary of State must publish and lay before Parliament a report assessing the effectiveness of Part 5 of the Localism Act 2011 (Community empowerment).(2) The report must-(a) consider the effectiveness of the provisions in Part 5 of the Localism Act 2011 against the criteria in subsection (3), and(b) set out a plan for better meeting those criteria, including potential legislative provision.(3) The criteria are, in relation to people in England—(a) access to a clean and healthy environment;(b) access to land or space to play, roam, and swim;(c) access to land for food growing;(d) the ability to contribute to and challenge decisions made at a local level;(e) access to, use of, and ability to propose acquisition of assets of community value.(4) Within the period of 21 days beginning on the day in which a Report under this section, a Minister of the Crown must move a motion in the House of Commons that the House has considered the Report.(5) In reckoning any period of 21 days under subsection (4), no account is taken of any time during which Parliament is dissolved or prorogued, or during which the House of Commons is adjourned for more than four days."

373

Schedule 27, page 266, line 5, at end insert— <br> “(c) it is land of on which there are buildings of historical significance.”

<p>This amendment would expand the criteria for a local authority classifying land as of community value to include land on which there are buildings of historical significance.</p>

374

Schedule 27, page 276, line 18, at end insert— <br> “(2A) If there is no preferred community buyer, the Secretary of State must ensure the relevant local authority receives financial support to buy the land of community value.”

NC51

To move the following Clause—<br> <b>“Community ownership fund</b><br> (1) The Secretary of State must make regulations which establish a community ownership fund within six months of the passage of this Act.<br> (2) Regulations under subsection (1) are subject to the negative procedure.<br> (3) Regulations under subsection (1) must make provision for any strategic authority to apply for funding of up to £2 million to support any—<br> (a) voluntary and community organisation, or<br> (b) parish or town council,<br> <span class="wrapped">to purchase of an assets of community value they determine is at risk in their area.”</span>

<p>This new clause would require the Secretary of State to establish a Community Ownership Fund to which strategic authorities may apply for funding.</p>

NC52

To move the following Clause—<br> <b>“Assets of negative community value </b><br> In the Localism Act 2011, after section 92 insert—<br> <b>“92A</b> <b> Assets of negative community value </b><br> (1) A building or other land in a local authority’s area is of negative community value if, in the opinion of the authority, the asset—<br> (a) has been the subject of a measurable and sustained increase in anti-social behaviour in the locality,<br> (b) has caused material disruption or harm to the amenity, cohesion, or wellbeing of the local community, or<br> (c) has been vacant or derelict for a continuous period of not less than three years, and during that period no meaningful attempt has been made by the owner of the asset to restore it to use.<br> (2) A local authority may maintain and publish a list of assets of negative community value in its area.<br> (3) Where a local authority has listed an asset of negative community value, the authority may—<br> (a) take such steps as may be prescribed by regulations to secure temporary management or community stewardship of the asset;<br> (b) invite community groups, charities, or other qualifying organisations to bring forward proposals for its use or stewardship;<br> (c) exercise such enforcement or compulsory acquisition powers as may be made available by regulations made pursuant to subsection (5).<br> (4) The Secretary of State may by regulations—<br> (a) make provision as to the procedure for listing an asset of negative community value;<br> (b) confer rights of appeal on owners or occupiers of listed assets;<br> (c) provide for safeguards to ensure proportionality and fairness in the designation and management of such assets;<br> (d) make further provision for the disposal, management, or transfer of listed assets to qualifying community groups.<br> (5) For the purposes of this paragraph “community group” has the same meaning as in section 86D of this Act (as inserted by schedule 19 of the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act 2025).””

<p>This new clause would create a parallel category to “assets of community value” by enabling local authorities to designate “assets of negative community value” (ANCVs). Designation would trigger a framework for temporary community stewardship or pathways to transfer into community use. Further provision would be made via secondary legislation.</p>

NC53

To move the following Clause—<br> <b>“Annual report on requests made under Section 49 of this Act</b><br> (1) Within one year beginning on the day on which section 49 is commenced, and each year thereafter, the Secretary of State must publish a report about notifications given under that section.<br> (2) Each report must summarise—<br> (a) the number and nature of notifications given by mayors;<br> (b) the Secretary of State’s decisions in relation to notifications, including the number and nature of—<br> (i) cases where the Secretary of State agrees, and<br> (ii) cases where the Secretary of State does not agree,<br> <span class="wrapped">with the notification;</span><br> (c) any further legislative measures mayors have requested the Secretary of State takes to further enable mayors to make notifications to fulfil their objectives in areas of competence.”

373

★ Schedule 27, page 266, line 5, at end insert- "(c) it is land of on which there are buildings of historical significance.”

374

★ Schedule 27, page 276, line 18, at end insert- "(2A) If there is no preferred community buyer, the Secretary of State must ensure the relevant local authority receives financial support to buy the land of community value."

None

Page 61, line 1, leave out Clause 59

NC52

To move the following Clause— "Assets of negative community value In the Localism Act 2011, after section 92 insert- "92A Assets of negative community value (1) A building or other land in a local authority's area is of negative community value if, in the opinion of the authority, the asset— (a) has been the subject of a measurable and sustained increase in anti-social behaviour in the locality, (b) has caused material disruption or harm to the amenity, cohesion, or wellbeing of the local community, or (c) has been vacant or derelict for a continuous period of not less than three years, and during that period no meaningful attempt has been made by the owner of the asset to restore it to use. (2) A local authority may maintain and publish a list of assets of negative community value in its area. (3) Where a local authority has listed an asset of negative community value, the authority may- (a) take such steps as may be prescribed by regulations to secure temporary management or community stewardship of the asset; (b) invite community groups, charities, or other qualifying organisations to bring forward proposals for its use or stewardship; (c) exercise such enforcement or compulsory acquisition powers as may be made available by regulations made pursuant to subsection (5). (4) The Secretary of State may by regulations— (a) make provision as to the procedure for listing an asset of negative community value; (b) confer rights of appeal on owners or occupiers of listed assets; (c) provide for safeguards to ensure proportionality and fairness in the designation and management of such assets; (d) make further provision for the disposal, management, or transfer of listed assets to qualifying community groups. (5) For the purposes of this paragraph “community group” has the same meaning as in section 86D of this Act (as inserted by schedule 19 of the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act 2025).""

261

Clause 2, page 2, line 21, after “economic development”, insert “, poverty and socio-economic inequality,”

<p>This amendment would make poverty and socio-economic inequality an area of competence for devolved authorities, ensuring they can take action to address the root causes of disadvantage in their areas.</p>

343

Clause 2, page 2, line 21, after “economic development”, insert “, poverty and socio-economic inequality,”

<p>This amendment would make poverty and socio-economic inequality an area of competence for devolved authorities, ensuring they can take action to address the root causes of disadvantage in their areas.</p>

4

Clause 3, page 2, line 27, leave out subsections (1) to (3) and insert—<br> “(1) A unitary district council or a county council may submit a proposal to the Secretary of State for designation as a single foundation strategic authority.<br> (2) A proposal under subsection (1) must be prepared in such form and contain such information as the Secretary of State may by regulations prescribe.<br> (3) The Secretary of State may by regulations designate a unitary district council as a single foundation strategic authority if—<br> (a) a proposal has been submitted in accordance with subsection (1), and<br> (b) the Secretary of State is satisfied that the designation is appropriate having regard to the need to secure effective and convenient local government in relation to the areas of competence.”

<p>This amendment would restrict the Secretary of State's power to designate a single foundation Strategic Authority. Instead, a local authority would initiate the request by submitting a proposal to the Secretary of State.</p>

30

Clause 3, page 2, line 32, at end insert—<br> “(3A) Before making a designation under this section, the Secretary of State must consult town and parish councils within the area of the proposed single foundation strategic authority.”

<p>This amendment would require the Secretary of State to consult town and parish councils prior to the unitary district council or county council within which they are situated being designated as a single foundation strategic authority.</p>

38

Clause 3, page 2, line 32, at end insert—<br> “(3A) The Secretary of State must make provision to ensure councils designated as a single foundation strategic authority receives adequate funding to facilitate their transition.”

<p>This amendment would require the Secretary of State to ensure that councils designated as a single foundation strategic authority receive funding to facilitate their transition.</p>

266

Schedule 1, page 79, line 15, leave out subparagraph (b)

<p>This amendment, and Amendments 267 to 273, remove the ability of the Secretary of State to create, or make certain changes to the governance or composition of, combined authorities without consent of the councils involved.</p>

267

Schedule 1, page 79, line 33, leave out subparagraph (b)

<p>See explanatory statement for Amendment 266.</p>

268

Schedule 1, page 80, line 18, leave out “subsections (3) to (5)” and insert “subsection (3)”

<p>See explanatory statement for Amendment 266.</p>

62

Schedule 1, page 80, line 19, at end insert—<br> “5A After section 105B insert—<br> <b>“105C</b> <b>Non-mayoral combined authority: consent to budget</b><br> (1) A non-mayoral combined authority may only exercise the following functions with the consent of each constituent council—<br> (a) adopt or amend the authority’s budget;<br> (b) where it is not part of the budget, approve the total sum of the transport levy.<br> (2) In this section a reference to the “transport levy” is a reference to any levy issued by the combined authority relating to the exercise of its functions relating to transport in accordance with any regulations made from time to time under section 74(2) of the Local Government Finance Act 1988.””

<p>This requires that a non-mayoral combined authority must have consent from its constituent councils to the approval and amendment of the budget and to the approval of the transport levy (if separate).</p>

63

Schedule 1, page 80, line 19, at end insert—<br> “5A After section 105B insert—<br> <b>“105C</b> <b>Non-mayoral combined authority: functions imposing financial liability</b><br> (1) This section applies where a non-mayoral combined authority considers that the exercise of a function by the authority may result in a financial liability being incurred by one or more constituent council (each such council being a “relevant constituent council”).<br> (2) The function may only be exercised with the consent of each relevant constituent council.<br> (3) When deciding whether subsection (1) applies, the authority must have regard to the “Code of Practice on Local Authority Accounting in the United Kingdom” published by the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy, as amended or reissued from time to time.””

<p>This restricts a non-mayoral combined authority from exercising a function that might impose a financial liability on any of its constituent councils unless those councils have given their consent.</p>

269

Schedule 1, page 80, line 20, leave out paragraph 6

<p>See explanatory statement for Amendment 266.</p>

270

Schedule 1, page 80, line 21, leave out paragraph 7

<p>See explanatory statement for Amendment 266.</p>

271

Schedule 1, page 82, line 11, leave out paragraph 14

<p>See explanatory statement for Amendment 266.</p>

369

Schedule 1, page 82, line 25, at end insert—<br> “(3A) The proposal does not include Cornwall Council, or any area under the authority of Cornwall Council.”

<p>This amendment would prevent the Secretary of State from making a proposal to establish a combined authority which includes Cornwall or any area under the authority of Cornwall Council.</p>

25

Schedule 1, page 83, line 3, at end insert—<br> “(6A) After preparing a proposal the Secretary of State must publish a statement demonstrating how the physical geography, community identity, and the boundaries of other public services in the area would be affected by the proposal.”

<p>This amendment would require the Secretary of State to make a statement about how the physical geography, community identity, and the boundaries of other public service structures in the area would be affected by the proposal for a new combined authority.</p>

31

Schedule 1, page 83, line 3, at end insert—<br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(6A)</span><span class="sub-para-text">The Secretary of State must consult town and parish councils within the proposed new combined authority area.”</span></span>

<p>This amendment would require the Secretary of State to consult town and parish councils prior to proposing a new combined authority in the area in which they are situated.</p>

370

Schedule 1, page 83, line 16, at end insert—<br> “(1A) The order does not include Cornwall Council, or any area under the authority of Cornwall Council”

<p>This amendment would prevent the Secretary of State from making an order to establish a combined authority which includes Cornwall or any area under the authority of Cornwall Council.</p>

305

Schedule 1, page 83, line 32, at end insert—<br> “(5A) The Secretary of State may not make an order under this section that has the effect of placing Cornwall in a combined authority with any other authority.”

<p>This amendment would prevent the Secretary of State from making an order establishing a combined authority which would include Cornwall and any other area east of the Tamar in the same combined authority.</p>

39

Schedule 1, page 84, line 13, at end insert—<br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(9A)</span><span class="sub-para-text">The Secretary of State must make provision to ensure the combined authority receives adequate funding to facilitate its establishment.”</span></span>

<p>This amendment would require the Secretary of State to ensure that combined authorities receive adequate funding to facilitate their establishment.</p>

43

Schedule 1, page 84, line 13, at end insert—<br> “(9A) If the order establishes a combined authority which contains the Isle of Wight, the authority's name must include “the Isle of Wight.””

272

Schedule 1, page 85, line 31, leave out paragraph 17

<p>See explanatory statement for Amendment 266.</p>

371

Schedule 1, page 85, line 37, at end insert—<br> “(1A) The proposal does not include Cornwall Council, or any area under the authority of Cornwall Council”

<p>This amendment would prevent the Secretary of State from making a proposal to add a local government area to an existing area of a combined authority if the area in the proposal includes Cornwall or any area under the authority of Cornwall Council.</p>

27

Schedule 1, page 85, line 37, at end insert—<br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(2A)</span><span class="sub-para-text">The Secretary of State has obtained consent for the proposal from any affected local government area.”</span></span>

<p>This amendment would require the Secretary of State to obtain consent from all affected areas in preparing a proposal to add a local government area to an existing area of a combined county authority.</p>

306

Schedule 1, page 86, line 18, at end insert—<br> “(5A) Neither the added local government area nor the existing area of a combined authority in the order includes Cornwall.”

<p>This amendment would prevent the Secretary of State from adding a local government area to an existing area of a combined authority if either area includes Cornwall.</p>

32

Schedule 1, page 86, line 20, after “to” insert “and thereafter consult with”

<p>This amendment would require the Secretary of State to consult with any of the relevant councils and persons given notice that an area is being proposed to be added to an existing combined authority.</p>

33

Schedule 1, page 86, line 27, at end insert—<br> “(da) any town and parish councils whose area would be added to the area of the combined authority, and.”

<p>This amendment would require the Secretary of State to consult local councils prior to proposing the area in which they are situated is added to an existing combined authority.</p>

44

Schedule 1, page 86, line 32, at end insert—<br> “(7A) If the proposal establishes a combined authority which contains the Isle of Wight, the authority's name must include “the Isle of Wight.””

28

Schedule 1, page 87, leave out lines 1 to 29

<p>This amendment would remove the Bill’s provision for the Secretary of State to have powers to prepare a proposal for there to be a mayor for the area of an existing combined authority.</p>

273

Schedule 1, page 87, line 30, leave out paragraph 18

<p>See explanatory statement for Amendment 266.</p>

274

Schedule 1, page 92, line 12, leave out subparagraph (b)

<p>This amendment, and Amendments 275 to 280, remove the ability of the Secretary of State to create, or make certain changes to the governance or composition of, combined county authorities without the consent of the councils involved.</p>

275

Schedule 1, page 92, line 35, leave out subparagraph (b)

<p>See explanatory statement for Amendment 274.</p>

64

Schedule 1, page 93, line 39, at end insert—<br> “28A After section 24C (inserted by section 7 of this Act) insert—<br> <b>“24D</b> <b>Non-mayoral CCA: consent to budget</b><br> (1) A non-mayoral CCA may only exercise the following functions with the consent of each constituent council—<br> (a) adopt or amend the CCA’s budget;<br> (b) where it is not part of the budget, approve the total sum of the transport levy.<br> (2) In this section a reference to the “transport levy” is a reference to any levy issued by the CCA relating to the exercise of its functions relating to transport in accordance with any regulations made from time to time under section 74(2) of the Local Government Finance Act 1988.””

<p>This requires that a non-mayoral CCA must have consent from its constituent councils to the approval and amendment of the budget and to the approval of the transport levy (if separate).</p>

65

Schedule 1, page 93, line 39, at end insert—<br> “28A After section 24C (inserted by section 7 of this Act) insert—<br> <b>“24D</b> <b>Non-mayoral CCA: functions imposing financial liability</b><br> (1) This section applies where a non-mayoral CCA considers that the exercise of a function by the CCA may result in a financial liability being incurred by one or more constituent council (each such council being a “relevant constituent council”).<br> (2) The function may only be exercised with the consent of each relevant constituent council.<br> (3) When deciding whether subsection (1) applies, the CCA must have regard to the “Code of Practice on Local Authority Accounting in the United Kingdom” published by the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy, as amended or reissued from time to time.””

<p>This restricts a non-mayoral CCA from exercising a function that might impose a financial liability on any of its constituent councils unless those councils have given their consent.</p>

276

Schedule 1, page 93, line 40, leave out paragraph 29

<p>See explanatory statement for Amendment 274.</p>

277

Schedule 1, page 94, line 1, leave out paragraph 30

<p>See explanatory statement for Amendment 274.</p>

66

Schedule 1, page 94, line 7, leave out “order” and insert “regulations”

<p>This replaces a reference to an “order” with the correct reference to “regulations”.</p>

67

Schedule 1, page 94, line 25, leave out “order” and insert “regulations”

<p>This replaces a reference to an “order” with the correct reference to “regulations”.</p>

29

Schedule 1, page 95, leave out paragraph 33 and 34

<p>This amendment would remove the Bill’s provision for the Secretary of State to have powers to prepare a proposal for the establishment of a CCA without a public consultation.</p>

278

Schedule 1, page 95, line 23, leave out paragraph 34

<p>See explanatory statement for Amendment 274.</p>

279

Schedule 1, page 99, line 5, leave out paragraph 37

<p>See explanatory statement for Amendment 274.</p>

280

Schedule 1, page 101, line 1, leave out paragraph 38

<p>See explanatory statement for Amendment 274.</p>

68

Clause 9, page 11, line 19, leave out from “function” to “, or” in line 20

<p>This would omit this wording is because of its replacement by the new section 30A(2) of LURA 2023 (see Amendment 220).</p>

69

Clause 9, page 12, line 7, leave out from “function” to “, or” in line 8

<p>This would omit this wording is because of its replacement by the new section 107DZA(2) of LDEDCA 2009 (see Amendment 220).</p>

6

Page 11, line 1, leave out Clause 9

<p>This amendment would remove the Bill’s provision to grant mayors of CAs and CCAs the power to appoint commissioners to deliver policy.</p>

70

Schedule 3, page 111, line 33, at end insert—<br> “(d) excepted fire and rescue functions.”

<p>This would prevent a commissioner appointed by the mayor of a CCA from exercising “excepted fire and rescue functions” (defined in Amendment 71).</p>

71

Schedule 3, page 112, line 3, at end insert—<br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(6)</span><span class="sub-para-text">In this paragraph “excepted fire and rescue functions” means—</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(a)</span><span class="sub-para-text">functions under the following provisions of the FRSA 2004—</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(i)</span><span class="sub-para-text">section 13 (reinforcement schemes);</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(ii)</span><span class="sub-para-text">section 15 (arrangements with other employers of fire-fighters);</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(iii)</span><span class="sub-para-text">section 16 (arrangements for discharge of functions by others);</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(b)</span><span class="sub-para-text">the functions of—</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(i)</span><span class="sub-para-text">appointing, suspending or dismissing the chief fire officer;</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(ii)</span><span class="sub-para-text">approving the terms of appointment of the chief fire officer;</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(iii)</span><span class="sub-para-text">holding the chief fire officer to account for managing the fire and rescue service;</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(c)</span><span class="sub-para-text">approving—</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(i)</span><span class="sub-para-text">the community risk management plan;</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(ii)</span><span class="sub-para-text">the fire and rescue declaration;</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(d)</span><span class="sub-para-text">approving plans, modifications to plans and additions to plans for the purpose of ensuring that—</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(i)</span><span class="sub-para-text">as far as reasonably practicable, the CCA is able to perform its fire and rescue functions if an emergency occurs, and</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(ii)</span><span class="sub-para-text">the CCA is able to perform its functions so far as is necessary or desirable for the purpose of preventing an emergency or reducing, controlling or mitigating the effects of an emergency, or taking other action in connection with it;</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(e)</span><span class="sub-para-text">approving any arrangements for the co-operation of the CCA in relation to its fire and rescue functions with other Category 1 responders and Category 2 responders in respect of—</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(i)</span><span class="sub-para-text">the performance of the CCA’s duty as a fire and rescue authority under section 2 of the Civil Contingencies Act 2004 (duty to assess, plan and advise);</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(ii)</span><span class="sub-para-text">any duties under subordinate legislation made in exercise of powers under that Act.</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(7)</span><span class="sub-para-text">In sub-paragraph (6) and this sub-paragraph—</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num"></span><span class="sub-para-text">“Category 1 responder” and “Category 2 responder” have the meanings given in section 3 of the Civil Contingencies Act 2004 (section 2: supplemental);</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num"></span><span class="sub-para-text">“chief fire officer” means the person with responsibility for managing the fire and rescue service;</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num"></span><span class="sub-para-text">“community risk management plan” means a plan which—</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(a)</span><span class="sub-para-text">is prepared and published by the combined authority in accordance with the Fire and Rescue National Framework, and</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(b)</span><span class="sub-para-text">sets out for the period covered by the document in accordance with the requirements of the Framework—</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(i)</span><span class="sub-para-text">the combined authority’s priorities and objectives, and</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(ii)</span><span class="sub-para-text">an assessment of all foreseeable fire and rescue related risks that could affect its community, in accordance with the discharge of the combined authority’s fire and rescue functions;</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num"></span><span class="sub-para-text">“emergency” has the meaning given in section 1 of the Civil Contingencies Act 2004 (meaning of “emergency”);</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num"></span><span class="sub-para-text">“fire and rescue authority” means a fire and rescue authority under the FRSA 2004;</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num"></span><span class="sub-para-text">“fire and rescue declaration” means a document which—</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(a)</span><span class="sub-para-text">is prepared and published by the combined authority in accordance with the Fire and Rescue National Framework, and</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(b)</span><span class="sub-para-text">contains a statement of the way in which the combined authority has had regard, in the period covered by the document, to the Framework and to any community risk management plan prepared by the combined authority for that period;</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num"></span><span class="sub-para-text">“fire and rescue functions” means—</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(a)</span><span class="sub-para-text">functions of a fire and rescue authority which the combined authority has by virtue of an order under section 105A, or</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(b)</span><span class="sub-para-text">functions which the combined authority has as a fire and rescue authority by virtue of section 1(2)(f) or (g) of the FRSA 2004;</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num"></span><span class="sub-para-text">“Fire and Rescue National Framework” means the document prepared by the Secretary of State under section 21 of the FRSA 2004;</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num"></span><span class="sub-para-text">“fire and rescue service” means the personnel, services and equipment secured for the purposes of carrying out the functions of a fire and rescue authority under—</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(a)</span><span class="sub-para-text">section 6 of the FRSA 2004 (fire safety);</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(b)</span><span class="sub-para-text">section 7 of the FRSA 2004 (fire-fighting);</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(c)</span><span class="sub-para-text">section 8 of the FRSA 2004 (road traffic accidents);</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(d)</span><span class="sub-para-text">any applicable order under section 9 of the FRSA 2004 Act (emergencies);</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(e)</span><span class="sub-para-text">section 2 of the Civil Contingencies Act 2004 (duty to assess, plan and advise) and any applicable subordinate legislation made under that Act;</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(f)</span><span class="sub-para-text">any other provision of, or made under, an enactment which confers functions on a fire and rescue authority;</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num"></span><span class="sub-para-text">“FRSA 2004” means the Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004.”</span></span>

<p>This would define the “excepted fire and rescue functions” which a commissioner appointed by the mayor of a CCA would be prevented from exercising by Amendment 70.</p>

293

Schedule 3, page 112, line 16, at end insert—<br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(2A)</span><span class="sub-para-text">The relevant remuneration panel may not recommend allowances which exceed the amount paid in salary to a person employed at director level within the relevant authority.”</span></span>

<p>This amendment ensures that Commissioners cannot be paid more than Directors working for the authority.</p>

292

Schedule 3, page 112, line 22, at end insert—<br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(5)</span><span class="sub-para-text">The relevant remuneration panel must consider, and make recommendations about, whether commissioners appointed by the mayor, and councillors in the constituent areas, should be eligible for the local government pension scheme.</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(6)</span><span class="sub-para-text">Recommendations of the relevant remuneration panel relating to the local government pension scheme must have the aim of achieving value for money.”</span></span>

<p>This amendment requires remuneration panels to consider whether mayoral commissioners should be eligible for the LGPS and justify those findings.</p>

72

Schedule 3, page 112, line 23, leave out from beginning to end of line 27 and insert—<br> <i class="text-centre">“Ending of appointment</i><br> 8A The appointment of a person as a commissioner ends if—<br> (a) the appointment ceases to have effect in accordance with paragraph 2(2), 4(3) or 5,<br> (b) the appointment ends—<br> (i) in accordance with the terms and conditions included by virtue of paragraph 6(1), or<br> (ii) in accordance with paragraph 6(2),<br> (c) the appointment is terminated in accordance with its terms and conditions—<br> (i) by the mayor for the area of the CCA (whether that is the person who made the appointment or a successor), or<br> (ii) by the commissioner,<br> (d) the appointment ceases to have effect in accordance with paragraph 10(4), or<br> (e) the commissioner dies.”

<p>This would state the ways in which the appointment of a commissioner can end.</p>

73

Schedule 3, page 116, line 40, at end insert—<br> “(d) excepted fire and rescue functions.”

<p>This would prevent a commissioner appointed by the mayor of a combined authority from exercising “excepted fire and rescue functions” (defined in Amendment 74).</p>

74

Schedule 3, page 117, line 10, at end insert—<br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(6)</span><span class="sub-para-text">In this paragraph “excepted fire and rescue functions” means—</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(a)</span><span class="sub-para-text">functions under the following provisions of the FRSA 2004—</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(i)</span><span class="sub-para-text">section 13 (reinforcement schemes);</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(ii)</span><span class="sub-para-text">section 15 (arrangements with other employers of fire-fighters);</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(iii)</span><span class="sub-para-text">section 16 (arrangements for discharge of functions by others);</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(b)</span><span class="sub-para-text">the functions of—</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(i)</span><span class="sub-para-text">appointing, suspending or dismissing the chief fire officer;</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(ii)</span><span class="sub-para-text">approving the terms of appointment of the chief fire officer;</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(iii)</span><span class="sub-para-text">holding the chief fire officer to account for managing the fire and rescue service;</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(c)</span><span class="sub-para-text">approving—</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(i)</span><span class="sub-para-text">the community risk management plan;</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(ii)</span><span class="sub-para-text">the fire and rescue declaration;</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(d)</span><span class="sub-para-text">approving plans, modifications to plans and additions to plans for the purpose of ensuring that—</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(i)</span><span class="sub-para-text">as far as reasonably practicable, the CCA is able to perform its fire and rescue functions if an emergency occurs, and</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(ii)</span><span class="sub-para-text">the CCA is able to perform its functions so far as is necessary or desirable for the purpose of preventing an emergency or reducing, controlling or mitigating the effects of an emergency, or taking other action in connection with it;</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(e)</span><span class="sub-para-text">approving any arrangements for the co-operation of the CCA in relation to its fire and rescue functions with other Category 1 responders and Category 2 responders in respect of—</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(i)</span><span class="sub-para-text">the performance of the CCA’s duty as a fire and rescue authority under section 2 of the Civil Contingencies Act 2004 (duty to assess, plan and advise);</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(ii)</span><span class="sub-para-text">any duties under subordinate legislation made in exercise of powers under that Act.</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(7)</span><span class="sub-para-text">In sub-paragraph (6) and this sub-paragraph—</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num"></span><span class="sub-para-text">“Category 1 responder” and “Category 2 responder” have the meanings given in section 3 of the Civil Contingencies Act 2004 (section 2: supplemental);</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num"></span><span class="sub-para-text">“chief fire officer” means the person with responsibility for managing the fire and rescue service;</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num"></span><span class="sub-para-text">“community risk management plan” means a plan which—</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(a)</span><span class="sub-para-text">is prepared and published by the combined authority in accordance with the Fire and Rescue National Framework, and</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(b)</span><span class="sub-para-text">sets out for the period covered by the document in accordance with the requirements of the Framework—</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(i)</span><span class="sub-para-text">the CCA’s priorities and objectives, and</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(ii)</span><span class="sub-para-text">an assessment of all foreseeable fire and rescue related risks that could affect its community, in accordance with the discharge of the CCA’s fire and rescue functions;</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num"></span><span class="sub-para-text">“emergency” has the meaning given in section 1 of the Civil Contingencies Act 2004 (meaning of “emergency”);</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num"></span><span class="sub-para-text">“fire and rescue authority” means a fire and rescue authority under the FRSA 2004;</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num"></span><span class="sub-para-text">“fire and rescue declaration” means a document which—</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(a)</span><span class="sub-para-text">is prepared and published by the CCA in accordance with the Fire and Rescue National Framework, and</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(b)</span><span class="sub-para-text">contains a statement of the way in which the CCA has had regard, in the period covered by the document, to the Framework and to any community risk management plan prepared by the CCA for that period;</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num"></span><span class="sub-para-text">“fire and rescue functions” means—</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(a)</span><span class="sub-para-text">functions of a fire and rescue authority which the CCA has by virtue of regulations under section 19, or</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(b)</span><span class="sub-para-text">functions which the CCA has as a fire and rescue authority by virtue of section 1(2)(f) or (g) of the FRSA 2004;</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num"></span><span class="sub-para-text">“Fire and Rescue National Framework” means the document prepared by the Secretary of State under section 21 of the FRSA 2004;</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num"></span><span class="sub-para-text">“fire and rescue service” means the personnel, services and equipment secured for the purposes of carrying out the functions of a fire and rescue authority under—</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(a)</span><span class="sub-para-text">section 6 of the FRSA 2004 (fire safety);</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(b)</span><span class="sub-para-text">section 7 of the FRSA 2004 (fire-fighting);</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(c)</span><span class="sub-para-text">section 8 of the FRSA 2004 (road traffic accidents);</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(d)</span><span class="sub-para-text">any applicable order under section 9 of the FRSA 2004 Act (emergencies);</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(e)</span><span class="sub-para-text">section 2 of the Civil Contingencies Act 2004 (duty to assess, plan and advise) and any applicable subordinate legislation made under that Act;</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(f)</span><span class="sub-para-text">any other provision of, or made under, an enactment which confers functions on a fire and rescue authority;</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num"></span><span class="sub-para-text">“FRSA 2004” means the Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004.”</span></span>

<p>This would define the “excepted fire and rescue functions” which a commissioner appointed by the mayor of a combined authority would be prevented from exercising by Amendment 73.</p>

75

Schedule 3, page 117, line 31, leave out from beginning to end of line 36 and insert—<br> <i class="text-centre">“Ending of appointment</i><br> 8A The appointment of a person as a commissioner ends if—<br> (a) the appointment ceases to have effect in accordance with paragraph 2(2), 4(3) or 5,<br> (b) the appointment ends—<br> (i) in accordance with the terms and conditions included by virtue of paragraph 6(1), or<br> (ii) in accordance with paragraph 6(2),<br> (c) the appointment is terminated in accordance with its terms and conditions—<br> (i) by the mayor for the area of the combined authority (whether that is the person who made the appointment or a successor), or<br> (ii) by the commissioner,<br> (d) the appointment ceases to have effect in accordance with paragraph 10(4), or<br> (e) the commissioner dies.”

<p>This would state the ways in which the appointment of a commissioner can end.</p>

7

Page 109, line 1, leave out Schedule 3

<p>This amendment is consequential on Amendment 6.</p>

19

Clause 10, page 12, line 32, at end insert—<br> “(3A) A report made by a relevant remuneration panel must be laid by the Secretary of State before both Houses of Parliament at least 30 days before a CCA may make a scheme based on the report.”

<p>This amendment would require reports made by a relevant remuneration panel about CCAs’ payment of allowances for members with special responsibilities to be laid before Parliament before payments are made.</p>

82

Clause 11, page 14, leave out from line 35 to line 13 on page 15 and insert—<br> “(a) omit subsection (11)(a);<br> (b) in subsection (11)(b), for “that section” substitute “section 107G of the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009”;<br> (c) omit subsection (12)(a);<br> (d) in subection 12(b), for “that section” substitute “section 41 of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023”.”

<p>This removes the restriction on mayoral combined authorities and mayoral CCAs only being able to issue a precept in connection with mayoral functions.</p>

76

Clause 11, page 15, line 15, at end insert—<br> “(b) in subsection (2), omit “in respect of mayoral functions”.”

<p>This provides that the issuing of precepts under the Local Government Finance Act 1992 in respect of expenditure relating to the functions of a mayoral combined authority is a function exercisable by the mayor acting on behalf of the authority.</p>

77

Clause 11, page 15, line 15, at end insert—<br> “(b) in subsection (4)(a), for the words from “consists” to the end of that paragraph substitute “includes a separate component in respect of the mayor’s PCC functions,”.”

<p>This provides for flexibility where the mayor of a mayoral combined authority has PCC functions as to how the components of the authority’s council tax calculation which relate to the authority’s other functions (both mayoral and non-mayoral) are to be set out.</p>

78

Clause 11, page 15, line 15, at end insert—<br> “(b) in subsection (5)(b), after “functions,” insert “or the other functions of the authority (other than any PCC functions that are exercisable by the mayor), or both”.”

<p>This enables the Secretary of State to require the mayor of a combined authority to prepare an annual budget in relation to the authority’s functions, excluding any mayoral PCC functions, either separately to or in combination with the budget relating to the mayor’s general functions.</p>

79

Clause 11, page 15, line 17, at end insert—<br> “(b) in subsection (2), omit “in respect of mayoral functions”.”

<p>This provides that the issuing of precepts under the Local Government Finance Act 1992 in respect of expenditure relating to the functions of a mayoral CCA is a function exercisable by the mayor acting on behalf of the CCA.</p>

80

Clause 11, page 15, line 17, at end insert—<br> “(b) in subsection (4)(a), for the words from “consists” to the end of that paragraph substitute “includes a separate component in respect of the mayor’s PCC functions, ”.”

<p>This provides for flexibility where the mayor of a mayoral CCA has PCC functions as to how the components of the CCA’s council tax calculation which relate to the CCA’s other functions (both mayoral and non-mayoral) are to be set out.</p>

81

Clause 11, page 15, line 17, at end insert—<br> “(b) in subsection (5)(b), after “functions,” insert “or the other functions of the CCA (other than any PCC functions that are exercisable by the mayor), or both”.”

<p>This enables the Secretary of State to require the mayor of a CCA to prepare an annual budget in relation to the CCA functions, excluding any mayoral PCC functions, either separately to or in combination with the budget relating to the mayor’s general functions.</p>

20

Clause 12, page 16, line 24, at end insert—<br> “(9AA) A combined authority or CCA must provide a report to the Secretary of State to lay before both Houses of Parliament a report detailing the reasons for which they are seeking consent to exercise the power conferred by section 1.”

<p>This amendment would require the combined authority or CCA to lay a report before Parliament detailing the reasons for which they are seeking the Secretary of State’s consent for exercise of the powers conferred by section 1 on mayoral combined authority or mayoral CCA.</p>

83

Clause 12, page 16, line 27, after “12” insert “of the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act 2025”

<p>This would clarify that the reference here is to clause 12 of the Bill.</p>

361

Clause 19, page 22, line 32, at end insert—<br> “(f) funding which has been allocated to support the establishment of new strategic authorities.”

<p>This amendment would require the annual report on devolution to include an account of funding provided to support the establishment of new strategic authorities.</p>

363

Clause 19, page 22, line 32, at end insert—<br> “(f) progress with the implementation of the strategy provided for in section [<i>Duty to publish and implement a Forward Devolution Strategy</i>].”

<p>This amendment is consequential on NC46.</p>

8

Clause 21, page 23, line 28, leave out subsection (b) and insert—<br> “(b) one or more of the following—<br> (i) health and social care;<br> (ii) planning;<br> (iii) environmental concerns;<br> (iv) funding;<br> (v) sustainability measures;<br> (vi) education;<br> (vii) transport provision and<br> (viii) green and community spaces.”

<p>This amendment ensures that mayors must consider specific community matters when consulting with local partners.</p>

84

Clause 21, page 23, line 30, at end insert—<br> “(1A) In section 252 of LURA 2023 (regulations)—<br> (a) in subsection (5)(a), after “subsection” insert “(8)(aa) or;<br> (b) in subsection (8), before paragraph (a) insert—<br> “(aa) under section 17B(5);”.”

<p>This provides that regulations made under new section 17B of the Levelling-Up and Regeneration Act 2023 (mayoral power to convene meetings with local partners), as inserted by clause 21 of the Bill, are subject to the negative resolution procedure.</p>

85

Clause 21, page 24, line 18, at end insert—<br> “(2A) In section 117 of LDEDCA 2009 (orders and regulations), in subsection (3)(a), after “order” insert “or regulations”.”

<p>This provides that any regulations made under the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009 that are not subject to the affirmative resolution procedure will be subject to the negative resolution procedure. This will include regulations under new section 103B (mayoral power to convene meetings with local partners), as inserted by Clause 21 of the Bill, and section 107N (public authorities: duty to have regard to shared local growth priorities), as inserted by Schedule 19 to the Bill.</p>

295

Clause 21, page 24, line 27, leave out subsection 3

<p>This amendment would remove the requirement on local partners to respond to a meeting request from the Mayor.</p>

294

Clause 21, page 24, line 35, leave out from “specified” to end of line and insert “by the Mayor;”

<p>This amendment would give Mayors, instead of the Secretary of State, the power to define the meaning of a local partner.</p>

86

Clause 21, page 25, line 3, at end insert—<br> “(3A) In section 420 of GLAA 1999 (regulations and orders), in subsection (7), in the appropriate place, insert “section 40B;”.”

<p>This provides that regulations under new section 40B of the Greater London Authority Act 1999 (mayoral power to convene meetings with local partners), as inserted by Clause 21 of the Bill, are subject to the negative resolution procedure.</p>

296

Clause 22, page 25, line 29, at end insert—<br> “(7A) The guidance issued by the Secretary of State under section 7 may not include a role for trade unions.”

<p>This amendment would prevent the Secretary of State from creating a role of trade unions in the execution of mayors’ duty to collaborate.</p>

297

Clause 22, page 26, line 22, at end insert—<br> “(3A) If a collaboration request is denied by mayor B, the request may not be appealed or reissued for the same purposes.”

<p>This amendment would prevent a collaboration request which has been denied by mayor B from being appealed or reissued.</p>

298

Clause 22, page 29, line 27, at end insert—<br> “(3A) If a collaboration request is denied by mayor B, the request may not be appealed or reissued for the same purposes.”

<p>See explanatory statement for Amendment 297.</p>

366

Schedule 5, page 125, line 31, at end insert—<br> <b>“22JA</b> <b>Regulations relating to parking and docking</b><br> (1) The regulations may make provision about the density and standard of parking and docking for licensed micromobility vehicles that traffic authorities should provide.”

<p>This amendment would allow regulations to specify the density and standard of parking that traffic authorities should provide.</p>

300

Schedule 5, page 128, line 11, at end insert—<br> “(3) The regulations must include a requirement for the license holder to maintain sufficient docking space for the micromobility vehicles for which they hold a license.<br> (4) The regulations must include requirements for license holders which would require them to ensure that the micromobility vehicles for which they hold a license do not obstruct any highway, cycling path, footpath, bridlepath, or subway.<br> (5) The regulations must stipulate that failure of license holders to comply with subsections (3) and (4) will warrant a loss of license.”

<p>This amendment would require that regulations ensure that license holders for micromobility vehicles are responsible for maintaining sufficient docking space for their vehicle and ensuring their vehicle does not obstruct any highways or public paths, or else lose their license.</p>

367

Schedule 5, page 132, line 3, at end insert—<br> <i class="text-centre">“Cooperation with other bodies</i><br> 12 The regulations—<br> (a) must require Great British Railways and National Highways, and<br> (b) may require other public bodies to cooperate with the licensing authority on matters relating to connecting micromobility vehicles with other forms of transport.”

<p>This amendment would allow regulations to require public bodies to cooperate with licensing authorities.</p>

246

Schedule 7, page 138, line 22, insert—<br> “3 <span class="sub-para subparagraph"><span class="sub-para-num">(1)</span><span class="sub-para-text">After Paragraph 10 of Schedule 8 to the Traffic Management Act 2004, insert—</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num"></span><span class="sub-para-text">“Exercise of functions relating to civil enforcement</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">11</span><span class="sub-para-text">Any functions related to civil enforcement described by this schedule must be exercised directly by—</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(a)</span><span class="sub-para-text">the elected mayor for the area of an authority, or</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(b)</span><span class="sub-para-text">a member of an authority who is an elected member of a constituent council.””</span></span>

<p>This amendment ensures civil enforcement powers, when exercised by CAs and CCAs, must be under the direction of elected officials.</p>

291

Schedule 7, page 138, line 23, at end insert—<br> “3 <span class="sub-para subparagraph"><span class="sub-para-num">(1)</span><span class="sub-para-text">Section 45 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 is amended in accordance with this paragraph.</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(2)</span><span class="sub-para-text">After subsection (1A) insert—</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subsection sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(1B)</span><span class="sub-para-text">A qualifying CCA or combined authority may not make an order under subsection (1).”</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(3)</span><span class="sub-para-text">After subsection (8) insert—</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subsection sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(9)</span><span class="sub-para-text">In this section “qualifying CCA or combined authority” has the meaning given in paragraph 9 of schedule 8 to the Traffic Management Act 2004 (civil enforcement areas and enforcement authorities outside Greater London: bus lane contraventions).”</span></span><br> 4 <span class="sub-para subparagraph"><span class="sub-para-num">(1)</span><span class="sub-para-text">Section 55 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1994 is amended in accordance with this paragraph.</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(2)</span><span class="sub-para-text">After subsection (9) insert—</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subsection sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(9A)</span><span class="sub-para-text">A qualifying CCA or combined authority shall not undertake any activity provided for under this section.”</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(3)</span><span class="sub-para-text">In subsection (10), after “Greater London Authority Act 1999” insert—</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subsection sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num"></span><span class="sub-para-text">“qualifying CCA or combined authority” has the meaning given in paragraph 9 of schedule 8 to the Traffic Management Act 2004 (civil enforcement areas and enforcement authorities outside Greater London: bus lane contraventions)””</span></span>

<p>This amendment would prevent mayors of CCA from increasing charges for vehicle parking, and from using proceeds of those charges.</p>

348

Schedule 8, page 138, line 22, at end insert—<br> “3 <span class="sub-para subparagraph"><span class="sub-para-num">(1)</span><span class="sub-para-text">Part 1 of Schedule 7 of the Traffic Management Act 2004 is amended as follows.</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(2)</span><span class="sub-para-text">After paragraph (4) insert—</span></span><br> “4A <span class="sub-para subparagraph"><span class="sub-para-num">(1)</span><span class="sub-para-text">There is a parking contravention in England if a person causes an obstruction which, without lawful authority or excuse, causes or permits a motor vehicle to stand on a pavement in such a manner as to wilfully obstruct free passage along the pavement.</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(2)</span><span class="sub-para-text">A parking contravention under subparagraph (1) is a civil offence which may be enforced by the local authority in which the contravention has occurred.</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(3)</span><span class="sub-para-text">The relevant local authority under subparagraph (2) may issue penalty charges for a civil offence under subsection (2).</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(4)</span><span class="sub-para-text">The amount for a penalty charge under subparagraph (3) shall be determined by regulations made by the Secretary of State.</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(5)</span><span class="sub-para-text">Regulations under subparagraph (4) may specify different penalty charge amounts based on—</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(a)</span><span class="sub-para-text">the obstructing vehicle class,</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(b)</span><span class="sub-para-text">the area of the local authority in which the obstruction has occurred, or</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(c)</span><span class="sub-para-text">any other relevant circumstantial consideration.</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(6)</span><span class="sub-para-text">In this paragraph—</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(a)</span><span class="sub-para-text">“motor vehicle” has the meaning given in section 136 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, and</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(b)</span><span class="sub-para-text">“pavement” has the meaning given in section 72 of the Highway Act 1835.</span></span><br> 4B <span class="sub-para subparagraph"><span class="sub-para-num">(1)</span><span class="sub-para-text">Penalty charge amounts for parking contraventions under this Part may be set by the relevant local authority.</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(2)</span><span class="sub-para-text">Amounts under subparagraph (1) must align with provisions under section 77 of this Act.</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(3)</span><span class="sub-para-text">Amounts under subparagraph (1) must have regard to any regulations made under section 87 of this Act.</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(4)</span><span class="sub-para-text">Amounts under subparagraph (1) must be published by the local authority and may be revised from time to time.””</span></span>

<p>This amendment would allow local authorities to enforce obstructive pavement parking within their areas as a civil offence and devolves the power to set parking penalty charge amounts for all parking penalty charge offences to local authorities.</p>

87

Schedule 8, page 142, line 20, leave out from beginning to “that” in line 25 and insert “under section 33 or 33A of the Traffic Management Act 2004 or under a permit scheme prepared under section 33 of”

<p>This amends the definition of “permit authority power” in relation to combined county authorities so that it conforms with the definition used in relation to combined authorities in section 89A of the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009 (as inserted by this Bill).</p>

328

Schedule 8, page 147, line 7, leave out “key route network”

<p>This amendment, alongside Amendments 316 to 320 would apply the traffic reporting duty to all local roads within the area of a Local Transport Authority.</p>

329

Schedule 8, page 147, line 11, leave out “key route network”

<p>This amendment is related to amendment 328.</p>

330

Schedule 8, page 147, line 16, leave out “key route network”

<p>This amendment is related to amendment 328.</p>

331

Schedule 8, page 147, line 21, leave out “key route network”

<p>This amendment is related to amendment 328.</p>

332

Schedule 8, page 147, line 25, leave out “key route network”

<p>This amendment is related to amendment 328.</p>

333

Schedule 8, page 147, line 28, leave out “key route network”

<p>This amendment is related to amendment 328.</p>

334

Schedule 8, page 148, line 2, at end insert—<br> “(c) publication of reports, including the standardisation of data across reports”

<p>This amendment would enable guidance to cover the publication of reports and data, in addition to covering the preparation of reports.</p>

335

Schedule 8, page 148, line 4, after “preparing” insert “and publishing”

<p>This amendment is consequential on amendment 334.</p>

287

Clause 28, page 36, line 12, leave out “implement” and insert “have regard to”

<p>This amendment, and Amendment 288, would ensure that councils had to have regard to local transport plans, rather than be under a duty to implement them.</p>

288

Clause 28, page 36, line 33, leave out “implement” and insert “have regard to”

<p>This amendment is linked to Amendment 287.</p>

88

Schedule 9, page 149, leave out lines 25 and 26 and insert—<br> “(a) the council is a constituent council of a combined authority or a combined county authority (and here “constituent council” has the meaning given by section 104(11) of the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009 in relation to a combined authority and section 10(11) of the Levelling-Up and Regeneration Act 2023 in relation to a combined county authority),”

<p>This clarifies when a county council or a council of non-metropolitan district will not be a local transport authority for the purposes of the Transport Act 2000.</p>

347

Schedule 9, page 149, line 37, at end insert—<br> “(4D) In preparing or revising a local transport plan, a local transport authority must have regard to the air quality guidelines established by the World Health Organization.”

<p>This amendment requires all local transport authorities, including mayoral combined authorities and combined county authorities, to have regard to the World Health Organization’s air quality guidelines when preparing or revising their local transport plans.</p>

265

Schedule 9, page 149, line 37, at end insert—<br> “(4D) In preparing or revising a local transport plan, a local transport authority must have regard to the air quality guidelines established by the World Health Organization.”

<p>This amendment requires all local transport authorities, including mayoral combined authorities and combined county authorities, to have regard to the World Health Organization’s air quality guidelines when preparing or revising their local transport plans.</p>

89

Schedule 9, page 150, line 12, leave out “Mayoral combined authorities and mayoral CCAs” and insert “Combined authorities and combined county authorities”

<p>This amendment is consequential on 90.</p>

90

Schedule 9, page 150, line 14, leave out from “is a” to the end of line 15 and insert “combined authority or a combined county authority.”

<p>This expands the provision about voting arrangements in relation to the adoption of local transport plans under the Transport Act 2000 to non-mayoral combined authorities and non-mayoral CCAs.</p>

91

Schedule 9, page 150, line 18 leave out from “the” to the end of line 19 and insert “authority.”

<p>This amendment is consequential on Amendment 90.</p>

92

Schedule 9, page 150, line 19, at end insert—<br> “(2A) In the case of a non-mayoral combined authority or non-mayoral CCA, a resolution to adopt the strategy is to be made by a simple majority of the constituent members present and voting on that resolution at a meeting of the authority.”

<p>This provides what the voting arrangement will be for the adoption of local transport plans by non-mayoral combined authorities and non-mayoral CCAs.</p>

93

Schedule 9, page 150, line 20, at the beginning insert “In the case of a mayoral combined authority or mayoral CCA,”

<p>This amendment is consequential on Amendment 90.</p>

94

Schedule 9, page 150, line 32, at end insert—<br> “(4A) In the case of a resolution by a non-mayoral combined authority or non-mayoral CCA—<br> (a) each constituent member has one vote;<br> (b) in the case of a tied vote—<br> (i) no person has a casting vote; and<br> (ii) the authority must be regarded as having disagreed to the question that the decision should be made.”

<p>This provides what happens if there is a tied vote on a resolution by a non-mayoral combined authority or non-mayoral CCA in relation to the adoption of a local transport plan.</p>

95

Schedule 9, page 150, line 33, leave out “in relation to the resolution” and insert “In the case of a resolution by a mayoral combined authority or mayoral CCA—”

<p>This amendment is consequential on Amendment 90.</p>

96

Schedule 9, page 150, line 38, at end insert—<br> “(5A) In the case of a non-mayoral combined authority or non-mayoral CCA, the adoption of a local transport plan requires the consent of all constituent councils.”

<p>This requires the consent of all constituent councils to the adoption of a local transport plan by a non-mayoral combined authority or non-mayoral CCA.</p>

97

Schedule 9, page 150, line 40, leave out from “a” to the end of line 41 and insert “combined authority or combined county authority—”

<p>This amendment is consequential on Amendment 90.</p>

98

Schedule 9, page 152, leave out lines 10 to 13 and insert—<br> “14 In section 146 (mandatory concessions: supplementary)—<br> (a) the existing text becomes subsection (1);<br> (b) in that subsection, in the definition of “travel concession authority”, after paragraph (c) insert—<br> “(cza) a combined authority,<br> (czb) a combined county authority,”;<br> (c) after that subsection insert—<br> “(2) A county council or a council of a non-metropolitan district is not a travel concession authority for the purposes of this Part where—<br> (a) the council is a constituent council of a combined authority or a combined county authority (and here “constituent council” has the meaning given by section 104(11) of the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009 in relation to a combined authority and section 10(11) of the Levelling-Up and Regeneration Act 2023 in relation to a combined county authority), and<br> (b) the combined authority or combined county authority has completed its first full financial year.””

<p>This removes joint functions as a travel concession authority from constituent councils of a combined authority or CCA once the authority has completed its first full financial year.</p>

99

Schedule 9, page 152, line 15, leave out “place insert” and insert “places insert the following definitions”

<p>This amendment is consequential on Amendment 90.</p>

100

Schedule 9, page 152, line 17, at end insert—<br> “non-mayoral CCA” means a combined county authority that is not a mayoral CCA,<br> “non-mayoral combined authority” means a combined authority that is not a mayoral combined authority,”

<p>This amendment is consequential on Amendment 90.</p>

368

Schedule 9, page 152, line 17, at end insert—<br> “16 In section 178 (Preliminary)—<br> (a) In subsection (1) leave out “workplace”;<br> (b) In subsection (4) leave out “workplace”;<br> (c) In subsection (5)(c), at end insert “by a combined authority or combined county authority.<br> 17 In section 182 (Workplace parking places)—<br> (a) In the heading, leave out “Workplace”;<br> (b) In subsection (1) leave out “workplace”;<br> (c) In subsection (5) leave out “workplace”.<br> 18 In section 190 (Rights of entry—<br> (a) in sub-section (1) leave out “workplace”;<br> (b) in paragraph (1)(a) leave out “workplace”.<br> 19 In section 198(1) (Interpretation of Part III) after ‘“local transport policies” has the meaning given in section 108(5),’ insert “and include the policies of an applicable local transport plan as defined in section 113.”

<p>This amendment would extend the power to create parking levies to all strategic authorities. Where a strategic authority had become local transport authority and responsible for the local transport plan, it would deem that plan as forming the policies of any constituent authorities.</p>

101

Schedule 9, page 152, line 30, leave out from “are” to the end of line 31 and insert “—<br> (a) where the combined authority or combined county authority has completed its first full financial year, references to the combined authority or combined county authority (instead of to the council), and<br> (b) until that time, references to the combined authority or combined county authority as well as to the council.”

<p>This provides for combined authorities and CCAs to have joint transport functions with county councils within their area until they have completed their first financial year, and thereafter to hold those functions alone.</p>

102

Schedule 9, page 153, leave out lines 6 and 7 and insert “—<br> (a) where the combined authority or combined county authority has completed its first full financial year, references to the combined authority or combined county authority (instead of to the council), and<br> (b) until that time, references to the combined authority or combined county authority as well as to the council.”

<p>This provides for combined authorities and CCAs to have joint transport functions with county councils within their area until they have completed their first financial year, and thereafter to hold those functions alone.</p>

103

Schedule 9, page 153, line 13, at end insert—<br> “19A In section 93 (travel concession schemes), after subsection (8) insert—<br> “(8A) A county council or a council of a non-metropolitan district is not a local authority for the purposes of this section where—<br> (a) the council is a constituent council of a combined authority or a combined county authority (and here “constituent council” has the meaning given by section 104(11) of the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009 in relation to a combined authority and section 10(11) of the Levelling-Up and Regeneration Act 2023 in relation to a combined county authority), and<br> (b) the combined authority or combined county authority has completed its first full financial year.””

<p>This removes certain jointly held travel functions relating to travel concessions from constituent councils of a combined authority or CCA once the combined authority or CCA has completed its first full financial year.</p>

104

Schedule 9, page 153, line 18, at end insert—<br> “(d) after subsection (3) insert—<br> “(4) The power under subsection (1) does not apply to a county or district council where—<br> (a) the council is a constituent council of a combined authority or a combined county authority (and here “constituent council” has the meaning given by section 104(11) of the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009 in relation to a combined authority and section 10(11) of the Levelling-Up and Regeneration Act 2023 in relation to a combined county authority), and<br> (b) the combined authority or combined county authority has completed its first full financial year.””

<p>This removes the power in the Transport Act 1985 of constituent councils of a combined authority or CCA to provide travel concessions once the combined authority or CCA has completed its first full financial year.</p>

105

Clause 30, page 38, line 3, leave out “adult”

<p>This would be consequential on Amendment 108.</p>

106

Schedule 10, page 153, line 22, after “this” insert “Part of this”

<p>This would be consequential on Amendment 108.</p>

107

Schedule 10, page 157, line 37, at end insert—<br> “10A After section 120A insert—<br> <b>“120B</b> <b>When functions become exercisable by strategic authorities</b><br> <b>The Mayor of London</b><br> (1) The functions conferred on the Mayor of London by this Part are exercisable by the Mayor in relation to—<br> (a) the academic year beginning with 1 August 2025, and<br> (b) each subsequent academic year.<br> <b>Combined authority or CCA already exercising the functions</b><br> (2) Subsection (3) applies to a combined authority or CCA if functions conferred on it by this Part are also pre-commencement functions.<br> (3) The functions continue to be exercisable by the combined authority or CCA on and after the commencement day (but as functions conferred by this Part).<br> <b>Other combined authority or CCA</b><br> (4) Subsection (5) applies to a combined authority or CCA—<br> (a) if functions conferred on it by this Part are not pre-commencement functions;<br> (b) whether the combined authority or CCA was established before, or is established on or after, the commencement day.<br> (5) The functions conferred on the combined authority or CCA by this Part are exercisable by it in relation to—<br> (a) the second academic year to begin after the academic year during which it was, or is, established, and<br> (b) each subsequent academic year.<br> <b>District or county council already exercising the functions</b><br> (6) Subsection (7) applies to a district council or county council that is a strategic authority if functions conferred on it by this Part are also pre-designation functions.<br> (7) The functions continue to be exercisable by the district council or county council on and after its designation (but as functions conferred by this Part).<br> <b>Other district or county council</b><br> (8) Subsection (9) applies to a district council or county council that is a strategic authority if functions conferred on it by this Part are not pre-designation functions.<br> (9) The functions conferred on the district council or county council by this Part are exercisable by it in relation to—<br> (a) the second academic year to begin after the academic year during which its designation takes effect, and<br> (b) each subsequent academic year.<br> <b>Interpretation</b><br> (10) In this section—<br> “academic year” means each period—<br> (a) beginning with 1 August, and<br> (b) ending with the next 31 July;<br> “commencement day” means the day on which the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act 2025 is passed;<br> “designation” , in relation to a district council or county council that is a strategic authority, means its designation as a single foundation strategic authority;<br> “pre-commencement functions” means functions which were exercisable by a combined authority or CCA immediately before the commencement day by virtue of—<br> (a) an order under Part 6 of the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009, or<br> (b) regulations under Chapter 2 of Part 1 of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023;<br> “pre-designation functions” means functions which are exercisable by a district council or county council immediately before its designation, by virtue of regulations under section 16 of the Cities and Local Government Devolution Act 2016.””

<p>This would specify when the education functions dealt with by Schedule 10 become exercisable by a strategic authority. If a strategic authority does not already have the functions, or is established or designated after commencement, the functions are exercisable in relation to the second academic year after establishment or designation.</p>

108

Schedule 10, page 158, line 36, at end insert—<br> “Part 2<br> <b>Education for 16-19 year olds etc</b><br> 13 The Education Act 1996 is amended in accordance with this Part of this Schedule.<br> 14 <span class="sub-para subparagraph"><span class="sub-para-num">(1)</span><span class="sub-para-text">Section 15ZA (duty in respect of education and training for persons over compulsory school age: England) is amended in accordance with this paragraph.</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(2)</span><span class="sub-para-text">In subsection (1), for “local authority in England” substitute “relevant authority”.</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(3)</span><span class="sub-para-text">In the following provisions, for “local authority” substitute “relevant authority”—</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(a)</span><span class="sub-para-text">subsection (2);</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(b)</span><span class="sub-para-text">subsection (3), in the words before paragraph (a);</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(c)</span><span class="sub-para-text">in subsection (4), in the words before paragraph (a);</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(d)</span><span class="sub-para-text">in subsection (5), in the words before paragraph (a);</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(e)</span><span class="sub-para-text">in subsection (9).</span></span><br> 15 In section 15ZB (co-operation in performance of section 15ZA duty), for “Local authorities in England” substitute “Relevant authorities”.<br> 16 In section 15ZC (encouragement of education and training for persons over compulsory school age: England), in subsection (1), in the words before paragraph (a), for “local authority in England” substitute “relevant authority”.<br> 17 In section 579 (general interpretation), in subsection (1), after the definition of “regulations” insert—<br> ““relevant authority” means—<br> (a) a local authority in England,<br> (b) a combined authority established under Part 6 of the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009, or<br> (c) a combined county authority established under Chapter 1 of Part 2 of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023.””

<p>This would confer on strategic authorities additional functions relating to education and training for persons over compulsory school age.</p>

58

Schedule 12, page 162, leave out sub-paragraph (5)

<p>This amendment would remove provision for the Secretary of State to have the power to approve a Mayoral Development Order where a Local Planning Authority has not approved it by the end of the period.</p>

252

Schedule 12, page 163, line 19 at end insert—<br> “(ba) After subsection (1BB), insert—<br> “(1BBA) When exercising any power under this section, the mayor of a relevant authority must ensure—<br> (a) any plans received comply with any Strategic Spatial Energy Plan for the area, and<br> (b) any plans comply with any Land Use Framework applicable to the area”.”

<p>This amendment requires mayors to ensure that when making decisions relating to planning applications, the planning applications have regard to any Strategic Spatial Energy Plan and, or Land Use Framework in place for the area.</p>

59

Schedule 12, page 164, line 1, leave out subparagraphs (9) and (10)

<p>This amendment is consequential to Amendment 58.</p>

304

Schedule 12, page 164, line 33, at end insert—<br> <b>“61DCB</b> <b>Density requirement</b><br> (1) A strategic authority issuing a mayoral development order must prioritise applications which—<br> (a) will deliver greater density in urban areas,<br> (b) are located in areas with greater public transportation accessibility according to the indices established by subsection (2), or<br> (c) if located within the Greater London Authority, are located in areas with a Transport for London Public Transport Accessibility level equal or greater than Level 4.<br> (2) A strategic authority must create ‘public transport accessibility index’ to categorise areas within the authority based on their proximity to public transportation<br> (3) A strategic authority must issue a mayoral development order for any land which has been previously developed.”

<p>This new clause would require mayoral development orders (MDOs) to prioritise planning applications in areas of high urban density and public transport accessibility, and would require MDOs to be issued for previously developed land.</p>

289

Schedule 14, page 169, line 15, at end insert—<br> “, and<br> (b) must, as far as it relates to the exercise of the mayor’s functions as a charging authority, publish details of—<br> (i) each instance in which CIL has been charged,<br> (ii) how much has been raised by the charging of CIL, and<br> (iii) the impact on delivery of housing infrastructure development.”

<p>This amendment would ensure that mayors charging CIL reported on the effect that this has on housing development.</p>

109

Schedule 15, page 173, line 7, leave out paragraph (a) and insert—<br> “(a) in subsection (1), after “HCA” insert “or a strategic authority outside London”;<br> (aa) in subsection (2), after “HCA” insert “or a strategic authority outside London”;”

<p>This would alter the amendment of section 9(2) so that the function there would not be conferred on the GLA (only on strategic authorities outside London).</p>

110

Schedule 15, page 173, line 11, leave out from “on” to end of line 12 and insert “strategic authorities outside London.”;

<p>This would be consequential on Amendment 109.</p>

111

Schedule 15, page 173, leave out lines 19 to 21

<p>This would be consequential on Amendment 109.</p>

112

Schedule 15, page 173, line 30, leave out “authorities” and insert “councils”

<p>This would change the provision to use the correct term “constituent council”</p>

113

Schedule 15, page 173, line 31, at end insert—<br> “(c) the Broads Authority.”

<p>This would make the Broads Authority a consultee if any of the land proposed for compulsory acquisition is in its area.</p>

114

Schedule 15, page 173, line 36, leave out “authorities” and insert “councils”

<p>This would change the provision to use the correct term “constituent council”</p>

115

Schedule 15, page 173, line 38, leave out “authority” and insert “council”

<p>This would change the provision to use the correct term “constituent council”</p>

116

Schedule 15, page 173, line 39, at end insert—<br> “(d) the Broads Authority.”

<p>This would make the Broads Authority a consultee if any of the land proposed for compulsory acquisition is in its area.</p>

117

Schedule 15, page 174, line 5, leave out “authorities” and insert “councils”

<p>This would change the provision to use the correct term “constituent council”</p>

118

Schedule 15, page 174, line 6, at end insert—<br> “(c) the Broads Authority;<br> and consent of a constituent council must be given at a meeting of the combined authority.”

<p>This would (i) require the consent of the Broads Authority if any of the land proposed for compulsory acquisition is in its area; and (ii) require consent of a constituent council to be given at a meeting of the combined authority.</p>

119

Schedule 15, page 174, line 11, leave out “authorities” and insert “councils”

<p>This would change the provision to use the correct term “constituent council”</p>

120

Schedule 15, page 174, line 13, leave out “authority” and insert “council”

<p>This would change the provision to use the correct term “constituent council”</p>

121

Schedule 15, page 174, line 14, at end insert—<br> “(d) the Broads Authority;<br> and consent of a constituent council must be given at a meeting of the CCA.”

<p>This would (i) require the consent of the Broads Authority if any of the land proposed for compulsory acquisition is in its area; and (ii) require consent of a constituent council to be given at a meeting of the CCA.</p>

122

Schedule 15, page 174, line 15, after “council” insert “that is a strategic authority”

<p>This would clarify that subsection (8) applies to a county council only if it is a strategic authority (in line with the application provision in subsection (1) of the new section 9A).</p>

123

Schedule 15, page 174, line 20, at end insert—<br> “(c) the Broads Authority.”

<p>This would require the consent of the Broads Authority if any of the land proposed for compulsory acquisition is in its area.</p>

124

Schedule 15, page 174, line 21, after “council” insert “that is a strategic authority”

<p>This would clarify that subsection (9) applies to a district council only if it is a strategic authority (in line with the application provision in subsection (1) of the new section 9A).</p>

125

Schedule 15, page 174, line 22, leave out from “any” to end of line 24 and insert “of the following bodies whose area contains any part of the land subject to the proposed compulsory acquisition—<br> (a) any National Park authority;<br> (b) the Broads Authority.”

<p>This would make the Broads Authority a consultee if any of the land proposed for compulsory acquisition is in its area.</p>

126

Schedule 15, page 174, line 29, at end insert—<br> <i class="text-centre">“Main powers in relation to acquired land</i><br> 6A In section 11, omit “by the HCA”.”

<p>This would reflect the effect of the Bill on Schedule 3 to the Housing and Regeneration Act 2008.</p>

127

Schedule 15, page 177, line 2, after “authority” insert “outside London”

<p>This would alter the amendment of paragraph 17(1) so that the function there would not be conferred on the GLA (only on strategic authorities outside London).</p>

128

Schedule 15, page 177, line 22, at end insert—<br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(8)</span><span class="sub-para-text">In paragraph 21 (other land connected to religious worship), in sub-paragraph (1), after “HCA” insert “or a strategic authority outside London”.”</span></span>

<p>This would provide for paragraph 21 of Schedule 3 to the Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 to apply in relation to land acquired by a strategic authority outside London. It allows for restrictions on the use of land that was connected to religious worship but was neither consecrated nor a burial ground.</p>

129

Schedule 15, page 179, line 34, leave out from “(6)” to end of line 4 on page 180 and insert—<br> (a) in paragraph (bb), omit “and”;<br> (b) after paragraph (c) insert—<br> “(d) if the land is in the area of a strategic authority to whom this section applies, consult with that strategic authority (in addition to any other consultation required by this subsection).””

<p>This would require the Secretary of State to consult a strategic authority (as well as the local authority) before authorising a compulsory acquisition</p>

130

Schedule 15, page 180, leave out lines 10 to 13

<p>This would remove the provision under which the compulsory acquisition function of a mayoral combined authority or CCA is exercisable by the mayor (so that it would be exercisable by the combined authority or CCA itself).</p>

131

Schedule 15, page 180, line 18, leave out “authorities” and insert “councils”

<p>This would change the provision to use the correct term “constituent council”</p>

132

Schedule 15, page 180, line 19, at end insert—<br> “(c) the Broads Authority.”

<p>This would make the Broads Authority a consultee if any of the land proposed for compulsory acquisition is in its area.</p>

133

Schedule 15, page 180, line 24, leave out “authorities” and insert “councils”

<p>This would change the provision to use the correct term “constituent council”</p>

134

Schedule 15, page 180, line 26, leave out “authority” and insert “council”

<p>This would change the provision to use the correct term “constituent council”</p>

135

Schedule 15, page 180, line 27, at end insert—<br> “(d) the Broads Authority.”

<p>This would make the Broads Authority a consultee if any of the land proposed for compulsory acquisition is in its area.</p>

136

Schedule 15, page 180, line 32, leave out “authorities” and insert “councils”

<p>This would change the provision to use the correct term “constituent council”</p>

137

Schedule 15, page 180, line 33, at end insert—<br> “(c) the Broads Authority;<br> and consent of a constituent council must be given at a meeting of the combined authority.”

<p>This would (i) require the consent of the Broads Authority if any of the land proposed for compulsory acquisition is in its area; and (ii) require consent of a constituent council to be given at a meeting of the combined authority.</p>

138

Schedule 15, page 180, line 38, leave out “authorities” and insert “councils”

<p>This would change the provision to use the correct term “constituent council”</p>

139

Schedule 15, page 180, line 40, leave out “authority” and insert “council”

<p>This would change the provision to use the correct term “constituent council”</p>

140

Schedule 15, page 181, line 1, at end insert—<br> “(d) the Broads Authority;<br> and consent of a constituent council must be given at a meeting of the CCA.”

<p>This would (i) require the consent of the Broads Authority if any of the land proposed for compulsory acquisition is in its area; and (ii) require consent of a constituent council to be given at a meeting of the CCA.</p>

141

Schedule 15, page 181, line 10, leave out “combined authority or” and insert “non-mayoral combined authority or non-mayoral”

<p>Mayoral combined authorities and CCAs do not need to be added to this section as they are already within the definition of “local authority” in section 336 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as precepting authorities).</p>

142

Schedule 15, page 181, line 13, leave out “combined authority or” and insert “non-mayoral combined authority or non-mayoral”

<p>Mayoral combined authorities and CCAs do not need to be added to this section as they are already within the definition of “local authority” in section 336 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as precepting authorities).</p>

143

Schedule 15, page 181, line 20, at end insert—<br> <i class="text-centre">“Power of Secretary of State to require acquisition or development of land</i><br> 17A <span class="sub-para subparagraph"><span class="sub-para-num">(1)</span><span class="sub-para-text">Section 231 is amended in accordance with this paragraph.</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(2)</span><span class="sub-para-text">In subsection (1)—</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(a)</span><span class="sub-para-text">after “borough” insert “, or a combined authority or CCA,”;</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(b)</span><span class="sub-para-text">after the second “council” insert “or combined authority or CCA”.</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(3)</span><span class="sub-para-text">In subsection (2), after “local authority” insert “or a non-mayoral combined authority or non-mayoral CCA”.”</span></span>

<p>This would extend the application of section 231 so that all combined authorities and CCAs are within its scope. (Mayoral combined authorities and CCAs are already within subsection (2) as “local authorities” as defined in section 336 of the TCPA 1990.)</p>

144

Schedule 15, page 181, line 23, leave out “combined authority or” and insert “non-mayoral combined authority or non-mayoral”

<p>Mayoral combined authorities and CCAs do not need to be added to this section as they are already within the definition of “local authority” in section 336 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as precepting authorities).</p>

145

Schedule 15, page 181, line 27, leave out “combined authority or” and insert “non-mayoral combined authority or non-mayoral”

<p>Mayoral combined authorities and CCAs do not need to be added to this section as they are already within the definition of “local authority” in section 336 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as precepting authorities).</p>

146

Schedule 15, page 182, line 3, leave out “combined authority or” and insert “non-mayoral combined authority or non-mayoral”

<p>Mayoral combined authorities and CCAs do not need to be added to this section as they are already within the definition of “local authority” in section 336 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as precepting authorities).</p>

147

Schedule 15, page 182, line 5, leave out “combined authority or” and insert “non-mayoral combined authority or non-mayoral”

<p>Mayoral combined authorities and CCAs do not need to be added to this section as they are already within the definition of “local authority” in section 336 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as precepting authorities).</p>

148

Schedule 15, page 182, line 11, leave out “combined authority or” and insert “non-mayoral combined authority or non-mayoral”

<p>Mayoral combined authorities and CCAs do not need to be added to this section as they are already within the definition of “local authority” in section 336 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as precepting authorities).</p>

149

Schedule 15, page 182, line 13, leave out “combined authority or” and insert “non-mayoral combined authority or non-mayoral”

<p>Mayoral combined authorities and CCAs do not need to be added to this section as they are already within the definition of “local authority” in section 336 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as precepting authorities).</p>

150

Schedule 15, page 182, line 16, leave out “combined authority or” and insert “non-mayoral combined authority or non-mayoral”

<p>Mayoral combined authorities and CCAs do not need to be added to this section as they are already within the definition of “local authority” in section 336 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as precepting authorities).</p>

151

Schedule 15, page 182, line 18, leave out “combined authority or” and insert “non-mayoral combined authority or non-mayoral”

<p>Mayoral combined authorities and CCAs do not need to be added to this section as they are already within the definition of “local authority” in section 336 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as precepting authorities).</p>

152

Schedule 15, page 182, line 24, leave out from “In” to “compulsorily” in line 27 and insert “sections 238 and 239 “relevant acquisition or appropriation” also includes an acquisition made by a combined authority or CCA under this Part or”

<p>This would provide for the new subsection (4) to apply to section 238 (as well as section 239); and would remove the reference to the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 as this does not apply to combined authorities or CCAs.</p>

153

Schedule 15, page 182, line 35, at end insert—<br> <i class="text-centre">“Overriding of rights of possession</i><br> 22A In section 242, in paragraph (a), after “authority” insert “or a non-mayoral combined authority or non-mayoral CCA”.<br> <i class="text-centre">Constitution of joint body to hold land for planning purposes</i><br> 22B In section 243, in subsection (1)—<br> (a) for “local authorities concerned” substitute “authorities concerned”;<br> (b) for “local authority for planning purposes” substitute “local authority, or non-mayoral combined authority or non-mayoral CCA, for planning purposes;<br> (c) for “any other local authority” substitute “any other local authority, non-mayoral combined authority or non-mayoral CCA”.”

<p>This would extend the application of sections 242 and 243 so that all combined authorities and CCAs are within their scope. (Mayoral combined authorities and CCAs are already within their scope as “local authorities” as defined in section 336 of the TCPA 1990.)</p>

154

Schedule 15, page 183, line 3, at end insert—<br> <i class="text-centre">“Extinguishment of rights of statutory undertakers: preliminary notices</i><br> 23A <span class="sub-para subparagraph"><span class="sub-para-num">(1)</span><span class="sub-para-text">Section 271 is amended in accordance with this paragraph.</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(2)</span><span class="sub-para-text">In the following provisions, for “local authority” substitute “relevant authority”—</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(a)</span><span class="sub-para-text">subsection (1) (in both places);</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(b)</span><span class="sub-para-text">subsection (5) (in the words before paragraph (a)).</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(3)</span><span class="sub-para-text">After subsection (8) insert—</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subsection sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(9)</span><span class="sub-para-text">In this section “relevant authority” means—</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subsection sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(a)</span><span class="sub-para-text">a local authority, or</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subsection sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(b)</span><span class="sub-para-text">a non-mayoral combined authority or non-mayoral CCA.”</span></span><br> <i class="text-centre">Extinguishment of rights of electronic communications code network operators: preliminary notices</i><br> 23B <span class="sub-para subparagraph"><span class="sub-para-num">(1)</span><span class="sub-para-text">Section 272 is amended in accordance with this paragraph.</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(2)</span><span class="sub-para-text">In the following provisions, for “local authority” substitute “relevant authority”—</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(a)</span><span class="sub-para-text">subsection (1) (in both places);</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(b)</span><span class="sub-para-text">subsection (5) (in the words before paragraph (a)).</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(3)</span><span class="sub-para-text">After subsection (8) insert—</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subsection sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(9)</span><span class="sub-para-text">In this section “relevant authority” means—</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subsection sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(a)</span><span class="sub-para-text">a local authority, or</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subsection sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(b)</span><span class="sub-para-text">a non-mayoral combined authority or non-mayoral CCA.”</span></span><br> <i class="text-centre">Orders under sections 271 and 272</i><br> 23C In section 274, in subsection (3), for “local authority” substitute “relevant authority”.<br> <i class="text-centre">Extension or modification of functions of statutory undertakers</i><br> 23D <span class="sub-para subparagraph"><span class="sub-para-num">(1)</span><span class="sub-para-text">Section 275 is amended in accordance with this paragraph.</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(2)</span><span class="sub-para-text">In the following provisions, for “local authority” substitute “relevant authority”—</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(a)</span><span class="sub-para-text">subsection (1)(a);</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(b)</span><span class="sub-para-text">subsection (3) (in all three places);</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(c)</span><span class="sub-para-text">subsection (5)(c).</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(3)</span><span class="sub-para-text">After subsection (5) insert—</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subsection sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(6)</span><span class="sub-para-text">In this section “relevant authority” means—</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subsection sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(a)</span><span class="sub-para-text">a local authority, or</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subsection sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(b)</span><span class="sub-para-text">a non-mayoral combined authority or non-mayoral CCA.”</span></span><br> <i class="text-centre">Procedure in relation to orders under section 275</i><br> 23E In section 276, in subsection (1), in the words before paragraph (a), for “local authority” substitute “relevant authority”.<br> <i class="text-centre">Objections to orders under sections 275 and 277</i><br> 23F In section 278, in subsection (7), for “local authority” substitute “relevant authority”.<br> <i class="text-centre">Contributions by local authorities and statutory undertakers</i><br> 23G <span class="sub-para subparagraph"><span class="sub-para-num">(1)</span><span class="sub-para-text">Section 306 is amended in accordance with this paragraph.</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(2)</span><span class="sub-para-text">In the following provisions, for “local authority” substitute “relevant authority”—</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(a)</span><span class="sub-para-text">the heading;</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(b)</span><span class="sub-para-text">subsection (1) (in the words before paragraph (a) and in paragraph (c));</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(c)</span><span class="sub-para-text">subsection (2) (in the words before paragraph (a));</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(d)</span><span class="sub-para-text">subsection (3) (in both places);</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(e)</span><span class="sub-para-text">subsection (4).</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(3)</span><span class="sub-para-text">After subsection (6) insert—</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subsection sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(7)</span><span class="sub-para-text">In this section “relevant authority” means—</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subsection sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(a)</span><span class="sub-para-text">a local authority, or</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subsection sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(b)</span><span class="sub-para-text">a non-mayoral combined authority or non-mayoral CCA.””</span></span>

<p>This would extend the application of these sections so that all combined authorities and CCAs are within their scope. (Mayoral combined authorities and CCAs are already within their scope as “local authorities” as defined in section 336 of the TCPA 1990.)</p>

155

Schedule 16, page 184, line 17, at end insert—<br> “(1B) But if a local housing authority has complied with the duty imposed by subsection (1) in relation to a part of the area of a combined authority, CCA or two-tier county council, that strategic authority—<br> (a) does not need to comply with the duty imposed by subsection (1A) in relation to that part of its area; and<br> (b) may rely on the local housing authority’s consideration of the matters referred to in subsection (1) as if it were the strategic authority’s own consideration of those matters.”

<p>This would remove the duty imposed by the new subsection (1A) where a local housing authority has already carried out the required consideration of housing conditions and enable the strategic authority to rely on the local housing authority’s consideration of housing matters.</p>

156

Schedule 16, page 184, line 24, at end insert—<br> <i class="text-centre">“Provision of housing accommodation</i><br> 2A <span class="sub-para subparagraph"><span class="sub-para-num">(1)</span><span class="sub-para-text">Section 9 is amended in accordance with this paragraph.</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(2)</span><span class="sub-para-text">In subsection (1), in the words before paragraph (a), after “local housing authority” insert “, combined authority or CCA, or two-tier county council that is a strategic authority”.</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(3)</span><span class="sub-para-text">In subsection (4), for “A local housing authority” substitute “An authority”.</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(4)</span><span class="sub-para-text">In subsection (5), for “a local housing authority” substitute “an authority”.”</span></span>

<p>This would expand the application of section 9 so that combined authorities, CCAs and two-tier county councils that are strategic authorities are within its scope.</p>

157

Schedule 16, page 184, line 27, leave out from beginning to end of line 5 on page 185 and insert—<br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(1A)</span><span class="sub-para-text">In subsection (1), for the words before paragraph (a) substitute—</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subsection sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(1)</span><span class="sub-para-text">A local housing authority, combined authority or CCA, or two-tier county council that is a strategic authority may provide in connection with the provision of housing accommodation under this Part (whether it is provided by that authority or another authority)—”</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(1B)</span><span class="sub-para-text">In subsection (4), for “A local housing authority” substitute “An authority”.”</span></span>

<p>This would enable a local housing authority, combined authority or CCA, or two-tier county council that is a strategic authority to provide board and laundry facilities in connection with accommodation, whether the accommodation is provided by that or another authority.</p>

158

Schedule 16, page 185, leave out lines 8 to 22 and insert—<br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(1A)</span><span class="sub-para-text">In subsection (1), for the words before paragraph (a) substitute—</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subsection sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(1)</span><span class="sub-para-text">A local housing authority, combined authority or CCA, or two-tier county council that is a strategic authority may, with the consent of the Secretary of State, provide and maintain in connection with housing accommodation provided under this Part (whether it is provided by that authority or another authority)—”.</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(1B)</span><span class="sub-para-text">In subsection (3), for “the local housing authority” substitute “the authority”.”</span></span>

<p>This would enable a local housing authority, combined authority or CCA, or two-tier county council that is a strategic authority to provide shops etc in connection with accommodation, whether the accommodation is provided by that or another authority.</p>

159

Schedule 16, page 186, line 16, leave out “authorities” and insert “councils”

<p>This would change the provision to use the correct term “constituent council”</p>

160

Schedule 16, page 186, line 17, at end insert—<br> “(c) the Broads Authority.”

<p>This would make the Broads Authority a consultee if any of the land proposed for compulsory acquisition is in its area.</p>

161

Schedule 16, page 186, line 22, leave out “authorities” and insert “councils”

<p>This would change the provision to use the correct term “constituent council”</p>

162

Schedule 16, page 186, line 24, leave out “authority” and insert “council”

<p>This would change the provision to use the correct term “constituent council”</p>

163

Schedule 16, page 186, line 25, at end insert—<br> “(d) the Broads Authority.”

<p>This would make the Broads Authority a consultee if any of the land proposed for compulsory acquisition is in its area.</p>

164

Schedule 16, page 186, line 30, leave out “authorities” and insert “councils”

<p>This would change the provision to use the correct term “constituent council”</p>

165

Schedule 16, page 186, line 31, at end insert—<br> “(c) the Broads Authority;<br> and consent of a constituent council must be given at a meeting of the combined authority.”

<p>This would (i) require the consent of the Broads Authority if any of the land proposed for compulsory acquisition is in its area; and (ii) require consent of a constituent council to be given at a meeting of the combined authority.</p>

166

Schedule 16, page 186, line 36, leave out “authorities” and insert “councils”

<p>This would change the provision to use the correct term “constituent council”</p>

167

Schedule 16, page 186, line 38, leave out “authority” and insert “council”

<p>This would change the provision to use the correct term “constituent council”</p>

168

Schedule 16, page 186, line 39, at end insert—<br> “(d) the Broads Authority;<br> and consent of a constituent council must be given at a meeting of the CCA.”

<p>This would require the consent of the Broads Authority if any of the land proposed for compulsory acquisition is in its area.</p>

169

Schedule 16, page 187, line 4, at end insert—<br> “(c) the Broads Authority.”

<p>This would require the consent of the Broads Authority if any of the land proposed for compulsory acquisition is in its area.</p>

170

Schedule 16, page 187, line 12, leave out “(1)” and insert “(2)”

<p>This corrects the reference to the Housing Act 1985.</p>

290

Schedule 17, page 193, line 2, at end insert—<br> “7A After section 202, insert—<br> “202A: restrictions on designation of greenfield land<br> Where an MDC exercises any functions in relation to the designation of land for development, the MDC must not designate any development on greenfield land unless there is no available land that has not previously been developed.””

60

Schedule 17, page 195, line 23, leave out from “that” to end of line 24 and insert “the majority of members of an MDC are elected members of relevant councils”

<p>This amendment would require that the make-up of Mayoral Development Corporation boards must have a majority of members from constituent councils.</p>

310

Page 39, line 1, leave out Clause 38

54

Schedule 19, page 200, line 17, at end insert—<br> “ <span class="sub-para subsection"><span class="sub-para-num">(d)</span><span class="sub-para-text">comply with any Land Use Framework issued by the Secretary of State, and</span></span><br> (e) comply with any local nature recovery strategies applicable to the area covered by the authority.<br> (2A) The Secretary of State must take steps to support a mayoral combined authority in complying with the provisions of paragraphs (2)(d) and (2)(e) of this section.”

<p>This amendment requires mayoral combined authorities to ensure their local growth plans comply with any overarching Land Use Framework and relevant local nature recovery strategies.</p>

352

Schedule 19, page 200, line 17, at end insert—<br> “(d) include an overview of the views of town and parish councils in the local authority area about the plan.”

<p>This amendment would require information about the views of town and parish councils in the area about a mayoral combined authority’s local growth plan to be included in the plan.</p>

364

Schedule 19, page 200, line 17 at end insert—<br> “(d) identify the plan’s contribution to targets set out by—<br> (i) sections 1 to 3 of the Environment Act 2021,<br> (ii) Part 1 of the Climate Change Act 2008, and<br> (iii) the Air Quality Standards Regulations 2010.”

<p>This amendment would require combined authorities to have regard to targets set by the Environment Act 2021, Climate Change Act 2008, and Air Quality Standards Regulations 2010 in developing local growth plans.</p>

353

Schedule 19, page 200, line 17, at end insert—<br> “(2A) A mayoral combined authority must engage town and parish councils within its area in creating a local growth plan.<br> (2B) Engagement under subsection (2A) must include—<br> (a) sharing draft proposals,<br> (b) sharing evidence gathered to prepare the proposal, and<br> (c) opportunities to provide feedback on draft proposals.”

<p>This amendment would require mayoral combined authorities to engage with town and parish councils in creating local growth plans.</p>

359

Schedule 19, page 200, line 17, at end insert—<br> “(2A) In preparing a local growth plan, a mayoral combined authority must make specific reference to the proposed benefits of the plan on areas which are rural, remote, or coastal.”

<p>This amendment would require local growth plans to make specific reference to the proposed benefits of the plan on rural, remote and coastal areas.</p>

354

Schedule 19, page 201, line 4, at end insert—<br> “(f) minimum engagement requirements under section 107L(2B).”

<p>This amendment would allow the Secretary of State to create guidance about the minimum levels of engagement with town and parish councils that is required in the development of mayoral combined authorities’ local growth plans.</p>

52

Schedule 19, page 201, line 6, insert—<br> <b>“107MA Funding and support relating for Local Growth plans</b><br> (1) The Secretary of State has a duty to ensure that mayoral combined authorities have sufficient financial resources and adequate administrative support to discharge effectively any functions relating to the—<br> (a) preparation,<br> (b) publication, and<br> (c) delivery<br> <span class="wrapped">of local growth plans.</span><br> (2) In discharging the duty under subsection (1), the Secretary of State must regularly review the financial and administrative needs of mayoral combined authorities in respect of functions relating to local growth plans, taking into account the—<br> (a) strategic importance, and<br> (b) complexity<br> <span class="wrapped">of any such plans.”</span>

<p>This amendment creates a requirement for regular reviews of the needs of mayoral combined authorities with regard to local growth plans.</p>

171

Schedule 19, page 201, line 7, leave out “bodies” and insert “authorities”

<p>This amendment is consequential on Amendment 172.</p>

172

Schedule 19, page 201, line 8, leave out “non-departmental public body” and insert “public authority”

<p>This expands the power to require a non-departmental public body to have regard to shared local growth priorities to any relevant public authority.</p>

173

Schedule 19, page 201, line 11, after “of the” insert “mayoral combined”

<p>This amendment is consequential on Amendment 172.</p>

174

Schedule 19, page 201, line 17, at end insert—<br> “(1A) Where a relevant public authority carries out activities in England and anywhere else in the United Kingdom, the duty under subsection (1) only applies in relation to activities that the authority carries out in England.”

<p>This ensures that where a relevant public authority carries out activities in England and anywhere else in the UK, the new duties relating to the local growth priorities of mayoral combined authorities will only apply to activities that the authority carries out in England.</p>

175

Schedule 19, page 201, line 18, leave out “non-departmental public body” and insert “public authority”

<p>This amendment is consequential on Amendment 172.</p>

176

Schedule 19, page 201, line 19, leave out “non-departmental public body” and insert “public authority”

<p>This amendment is consequential on Amendment 172.</p>

177

Schedule 19, page 201, line 26, leave out “non-departmental public body” and insert “public authority”

<p>This amendment is consequential on Amendment 172.</p>

178

Schedule 19, page 201, leave out line 28

<p>This means that a Minister of the Crown or government department can be specified in regulations as bound by the duty to have regard to shared local growth priorities.</p>

179

Schedule 19, page 201, line 37, leave out “non-departmental public body” and insert “public authority”

<p>This amendment is consequential on Amendment 172.</p>

55

Schedule 19, page 202, line 14, at end insert—<br> “ <span class="sub-para subsection"><span class="sub-para-num">(d)</span><span class="sub-para-text">comply with any Land Use Framework issued by the Secretary of State, and</span></span><br> (e) comply with any local nature recovery strategies applicable to the area covered by the authority.<br> (2A) The Secretary of State must take steps to support a mayoral combined authority in complying with the provisions of paragraphs (2)(d) and (2)(e) of this section.”

<p>This amendment requires mayoral CCAs to ensure their local growth plans comply with any overarching Land Use Framework and relevant local nature recovery strategies.</p>

355

Schedule 19, page 202, line 14, at end insert—<br> “(d) include an overview of the views of town and parish councils about the plan.”

<p>This amendment would require information about the views of town and parish councils about a mayoral CCA’s local growth plan to be included in the plan.</p>

365

Schedule 19, page 202, line 14 at end insert—<br> “(d) identify the plan’s contribution to targets set out by—<br> (i) sections 1 to 3 of the Environment Act 2021,<br> (ii) Part 1 of the Climate Change Act 2008, and<br> (iii) the Air Quality Standards Regulations 2010.”

<p>This amendment would require combined authorities to have regard to targets set by the Environment Act 2021, Climate Change Act 2008, and Air Quality Standards Regulations 2010 in developing local growth plans.</p>

356

Schedule 19, page 202, line 14, at end insert—<br> “(2A) A mayoral CCA must engage town and parish councils within its area in creating a local growth plan.<br> (2B) Engagement under subsection (2A) must include—<br> (a) sharing draft proposals,<br> (b) sharing information gathered to prepare the proposal, and<br> (c) opportunities to provide feedback on draft proposals.”

<p>This amendment would require mayoral CCAs to engage with town and parish councils in creating local growth plans.</p>

360

Schedule 19, page 202, line 14, at end insert—<br> “(2A) In preparing a local growth plan, a mayoral CCA must make specific reference to the proposed benefits of the plan on areas which are rural, remote, or coastal.”

<p>This amendment is related to Amendment 359.</p>

357

Schedule 19, page 202, line 37, at end insert—<br> “(f) minimum engagement requirements under section 32A(2B).”

<p>This amendment would allow the Secretary of State to create guidance about the minimum levels of engagement with town and parish councils that is required in the development of mayoral CCAs’ local growth plans.</p>

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Schedule 19, page 203, line 1, at end insert—<br> <b>“32BA Funding and support relating to local growth plans</b><br> (1) The Secretary of State has a duty to ensure that mayoral CCAs have sufficient financial resources and adequate administrative support to discharge effectively any functions relating to the—<br> (a) preparation,<br> (b) publication, and<br> (c) delivery<br> <span class="wrapped">of local growth plans.</span><br> (2) In discharging the duty under subsection (1), the Secretary of State must regularly review the financial and administrative needs of mayoral CCAs in respect of functions relating to local growth plans, taking into account the—<br> (a) strategic importance, and<br> (b) complexity<br> <span class="wrapped">of any such plans.”</span>

<p>This amendment creates a requirement for regular reviews of the needs of mayoral CCAs with regard to local growth plans.</p>

180

Schedule 19, page 203, line 2, leave out “bodies” and insert “authorities”

<p>This amendment is consequential on Amendment 181.</p>

181

Schedule 19, page 203, line 3, leave out “non-departmental public body” and insert “public authority”

<p>This expands the power to require a non-departmental public body to have regard to shared local growth priorities to any relevant public authority.</p>

182

Schedule 19, page 203, line 10, at end insert—<br> “(1A) Where a relevant public authority carries out activities in England and anywhere else in the United Kingdom, the duty under subsection (1) only applies in relation to activities that the authority carries out in England.”

<p>This ensures that where a public authority carries out activities in England and anywhere else in the UK, the new duties relating to the shared local growth priorities of mayoral combined county authorities will only apply to activities that the authority carries out in England.</p>

183

Schedule 19, page 203, line 11, leave out “non-departmental public body” and insert “public authority”

<p>This amendment is consequential on Amendment 181.</p>

184

Schedule 19, page 203, line 12, leave out “non-departmental public body” and insert “public authority”

<p>This amendment is consequential on Amendment 181.</p>

185

Schedule 19, page 203, line 19, leave out “non-departmental public body” and insert “public authority”

<p>This amendment is consequential on Amendment 181.</p>

186

Schedule 19, page 203, leave out line 21

<p>This means that a Minister of the Crown or government department can be specified in regulations as bound by the duty to have regard to shared local growth priorities.</p>

187

Schedule 19, page 203, line 30, leave out “non-departmental public body” and insert “public authority”

<p>This amendment is consequential on Amendment 181.</p>

188

Schedule 19, page 203, line 35, at end insert—<br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(4A)</span><span class="sub-para-text">In section 252 of LURA 2023 (regulations)—</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(a)</span><span class="sub-para-text">in subsection (5)(a), after “subsection” insert “(8)(ab) or”;</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(b)</span><span class="sub-para-text">in subsection (8), before paragraph (a) insert—</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(ab)</span><span class="sub-para-text">under section 32C(2);”.”</span></span>

<p>This provides that regulations made under new section 32C of the Levelling-Up and Regeneration Act 2023 (public authorities: duty to have regard to shared local growth priorities), as inserted by Schedule 19 to the Bill, are subject to the negative resolution procedure.</p>

189

Schedule 19, page 203, line 37, leave out “bodies” and insert “authorities”

<p>This amendment is consequential on Amendment 190.</p>

190

Schedule 19, page 203, line 39, leave out “non-departmental public body” and insert “public authority”

<p>This expands the power to require a non-departmental public body to have regard to shared local growth priorities to any relevant public authority.</p>

191

Schedule 19, page 204, line 7, at end insert—<br> “(1A) Where a relevant public authority carries out activities in England and anywhere else in the United Kingdom, the duty under subsection (1) only applies in relation to activities that the authority carries out in England.”

<p>This ensures that where a public authority carries out activities in England and anywhere else in the UK, the new duties relating to the shared local growth priorities for Greater London will only apply to activities that the authority carries out in England.</p>

192

Schedule 19, page 204, line 12, leave out “non-departmental public body” and insert “public authority”

<p>This amendment is consequential on Amendment 190.</p>

193

Schedule 19, page 204, line 13, leave out “non-departmental public body” and insert “public authority”

<p>This amendment is consequential on Amendment 190.</p>

194

Schedule 19, page 204, line 20, leave out “non-departmental public body” and insert “public authority”

<p>This amendment is consequential on Amendment 190.</p>

195

Schedule 19, page 204, leave out line 22

<p>This means that a Minister of the Crown or government department can be specified in regulations as bound by the duty to have regard to shared local growth priorities.</p>

196

Schedule 19, page 204, line 29, leave out “person” and insert “public authority”

<p>This amendment is consequential on Amendment 190.</p>

311

Page 200, leave out Schedule 19

358

Clause 40, page 40, line 31, at end insert—<br> “(2A) In section 144, after subsection (1) insert—<br> “(1A) In exercising powers under subsection (1) the relevant authority must engage with town and parish council within its area.<br> (1B) Engagement under subsection (1A) must include—<br> (a) consulting town and parish councils on tourism strategies, policies, and investment priorities; and<br> (b) creating opportunities for town and parish councils to contribute to activities relating to the exercising powers under subsection (1).<br> (1C) In exercising powers under subsection (1) the relevant authority must publish a report summarising the authority’s engagement with town and parish councils which includes—<br> (a) form of engagement used;<br> (b) the views of town and parish councils on the authority’s exercise of powers under subsection (1); and<br> (c) the role of town and parish councils in exercising powers under subsection (1).<br> (1D) The Secretary of State may issue guidance regarding requirements for engagement under subsection (1A).””

<p>This amendment would require local and/or strategic authorities exercising powers to encourage visitors to their area to engage with town and parish councils.</p>

197

Schedule 20, page 205, line 6, leave out “, a combined authority and a combined county authority”

<p>This removes the reference to combined authorities and combined county authorities inserted into section 113(5) of the Local Government Act 1972 as these bodies are already included in the definition of “local authority” under section 146A(1) of that Act.</p>

247

Clause 43, page 44, line 14, at end insert—<br> “(2A) The Secretary of State has a duty to ensure that a combined authority has sufficient financial resources and adequate administrative support the duties in subsections (1) and (2).<br> (2B) In discharging the duty under subsection (2A), the Secretary of State must regularly review the financial and administrative needs of a combined authority insofar as they relate to the needs described in subsection (1).”

<p>This amendment would require the Secretary of State to review the financial and administrative needs of combined authorities with regard to reducing health inequalities in their areas.</p>

262

Clause 43, page 44, line 24, leave out “prosperity” and insert “poverty and socio-economic inequality”

<p>This amendment is linked to Amendment 263 which would ensure that the health improvement and health inequalities duty focuses explicitly on tackling poverty and socio-economic inequality, rather than using the broader term “prosperity”</p>

344

Clause 43, page 44, line 24, leave out “prosperity” and insert “poverty and socio-economic inequality”

<p>This amendment is linked to Amendment 345, which would ensure that the health improvement and health inequalities duty focuses explicitly on tackling poverty and socio-economic inequality, rather than using the broader term “prosperity”.</p>

257

Clause 43, page 44, line 29, at end insert—<br> “(e) access to green space and nature,<br> (f) exposure to environmental harms, including air pollution, water pollution, land pollution, and any other form of environmental pollution,”

<p>This amendment would expand the list of general health determinants for the purposes of the new health improvement and health inequalities duty as it applies to CCAs, so it includes access to green space; and exposure to environmental harm.</p>

253

Clause 43, page 44, line 29, at end insert—<br> “(e) nitrogen dioxide level and general air quality,”

<p>This amendment would include air quality as a general health determinant which combined authorities must consider in their duty to reduce health inequalities.</p>

339

Clause 43, page 44, line 29, at end insert—<br> “(e) access to green space and nature,<br> (f) exposure to environmental harms, including air pollution, water pollution, land pollution, and any other form of environmental pollution,”

<p>This amendment would expand the list of general health determinants for the purposes of the new health improvement and health inequalities duty as it applies to CCAs, so it includes access to green space; and exposure to environmental harm.</p>

258

Clause 43, page 44, line 32, at end insert—<br> “(5A) In subsection (5)(e), the reference to “green space and nature” includes—<br> (a) any multifunctional green and blue space, and<br> (b) any urban or rural natural feature<br> <span class="wrapped">that is considered to deliver any environmental, economic, health and wellbeing benefits for communities and nature.”</span>

<p>This amendment is consequential on Amendment 255 and describes “green space and nature” for the purpose of this section.</p>

340

Clause 43, page 44, line 32, at end insert—<br> “(5A) In subsection (5)(e), the reference to “green space and nature” includes—<br> (a) any multifunctional green and blue space, and<br> (b) any urban or rural natural feature<br> <span class="wrapped">that is considered to deliver any environmental, economic, health and wellbeing benefits for communities and nature.”</span>

<p>This amendment is consequential on Amendment 310 and describes “green space and nature” for the purpose of this section.</p>

260

Clause 43, page 44, line 38, at end insert—<br> “(5A) In subsection (5)(e), the reference to “green space and nature” includes—<br> (a) any multifunctional green and blue space, and<br> (b) any urban or rural natural feature<br> <span class="wrapped">that is considered to deliver any environmental, economic, health and wellbeing benefits for communities and nature.”</span>

<p>This amendment is consequential on NC15 and describes “green space and nature” for the purpose of this section.</p>

342

Clause 43, page 44, line 38, at end insert—<br> “(5A) In subsection (5)(e), the reference to “green space and nature” includes—<br> (a) any multifunctional green and blue space, and<br> (b) any urban or rural natural feature<br> <span class="wrapped">that is considered to deliver any environmental, economic, health and wellbeing benefits for communities and nature.”</span>

<p>This amendment is consequential on NC29 and describes “green space and nature” for the purpose of this section.</p>

255

Clause 43, page 44, line 40, at end insert—<br> <b>“107ZC</b> <b>Health and Wellbeing in All Policies Strategy</b><br> (1) A combined authority must prepare and publish a Health and Wellbeing in All Policies Strategy setting out how it will meet the duty under section 107ZB.<br> (2) In preparing the strategy, an authority must consult with such bodies it considers relevant, including but not limited to—<br> (a) directors of public health within the authority area;<br> (b) Integrated Care Boards within the authority area;<br> (c) NHS bodies providing services in the authority area;<br> (d) representatives of the voluntary, community and social enterprise sector in the authority area; and<br> (e) the Equalities and Human Rights Commission.<br> (3) The strategy must—<br> (a) include an assessment of the health and wellbeing impacts of all strategic authority policies and programmes;<br> (b) seek to reduce inequalities with locally appropriate targets, set for—<br> (i) the end of a 10-year period beginning on the day on which the strategy is published,<br> (ii) regular periods during the period to which the 10-year target applies, as the combined authority deems appropriate (“interim targets”);<br> (c) consider the findings of any consultations conducted by the authority in relation to the strategy; and<br> (d) set out the reasons why the proposed strategy has been adopted.<br> (4) 10-year targets under subparagraph (3)(a)(i) must include consideration of—<br> (a) life expectancy,<br> (b) healthy life expectancy,<br> (c) infant mortality rate,<br> (d) rates of obesity and overweight,<br> (e) rates of anxiety and depression, and<br> (f) suicide rates<br> <span class="wrapped">within the authority area.</span><br> (5) Interim targets under subparagraph (3)(a)(ii) should include consideration of—<br> (a) household relative poverty rates,<br> (b) employment rates,<br> (c) relative child poverty rates,<br> (d) educational attainment rates defined as five or more GCSEs at grades A*-C,<br> (e) the proportion of people in the authority area meeting recommended physical activity levels, and<br> (f) the proportion of people in the authority consuming five or more fruit and vegetables per day.<br> (6) A combined authority must publish a report on its progress implementing the strategy and towards the targets set out under paragraph (3)(b).<br> (7) A report under subsection (6) must—<br> (a) be published one year after the day on which the strategy is published, and every year thereafter,<br> (b) be presented by the Mayor of the authority at the authority’s annual general meeting, and<br> (c) be made publicly available.”

<p>This amendment requires mayoral authorities to develop a Health and Wellbeing in All Policies Strategy.</p>

337

Clause 43, page 44, line 40, at end insert—<br> <b>“107ZC</b> <b>Health and Wellbeing in All Policies Strategy</b><br> (1) A combined authority must prepare and publish a Health and Wellbeing in All Policies Strategy setting out how it will meet the duty under section 107ZB.<br> (2) In preparing the strategy, an authority must consult with such bodies it considers relevant, including but not limited to—<br> (a) directors of public health within the authority area;<br> (b) integrated Care Boards within the authority area;<br> (c) NHS bodies providing services in the authority area;<br> (d) representatives of the voluntary, community and social enterprise sector in the authority area;<br> (e) the Equalities and Human Rights Commission.<br> (3) The strategy must—<br> (a) include an assessment of the health and wellbeing impacts of all strategic authority policies and programmes;<br> (b) seek to reduce inequalities with locally appropriate targets, set for—<br> (i) yhe end of a 10-year period beginning on the day on which the strategy is published,<br> (ii) regular periods during the period to which the 10-year target applies, as the combined authority deems appropriate (“interim targets”);<br> (c) consider the findings of any consultations conducted by the authority in relation to the strategy;<br> (d) set out the reasons why the proposed strategy has been adopted.<br> (4) 10-year targets under subparagraph (3)(a)(i) must include consideration of—<br> (a) life expectancy,<br> (b) healthy life expectancy,<br> (c) infant mortality rate,<br> (d) rates of obesity and overweight,<br> (e) rates of anxiety and depression, and<br> (f) suicide rates<br> <span class="wrapped">within the authority area.</span><br> (5) Interim targets under subparagraph (3)(a)(ii) should include consideration of—<br> (a) household relative poverty rates,<br> (b) employment rates,<br> (c) relative child poverty rates,<br> (d) educational attainment rates defined as five or more GCSEs at grades A*-C,<br> (e) the proportion of people in the authority area meeting recommended physical activity levels, and<br> (f) the proportion of people in the authority consuming five or more fruit and vegetables per day.<br> (6) A combined authority must publish a report on its progress implementing the strategy and towards the targets set out under paragraph (3)(b).<br> (7) A report under subsection (6) must—<br> (a) be published one year after the day on which the strategy is published, and every year thereafter,<br> (b) be presented by the Mayor of the authority at the authority’s annual general meeting, and<br> (c) be made publicly available.”

<p>This amendment requires mayoral authorities to develop a Health and Wellbeing in All Policies Strategy.</p>

248

Clause 43, page 45, line 10, at end insert—<br> “(2A) The Secretary of State has a duty to ensure that a CCA has sufficient financial resources and adequate administrative support to have regard to the needs described in subsection (1).<br> (2B) In discharging the duty under subsection (2A), the Secretary of State must regularly review the financial and administrative needs of a CCA insofar as they relate to the needs described in subsection (1).”

<p>This amendment would require the Secretary of State to review the financial and administrative needs of CCAs with regard to reducing health inequalities in their areas.</p>

263

Clause 43, page 45, line 20, leave out “prosperity” and insert “poverty and socio-economic inequality”

<p>This amendment is linked to Amendment 262 which would ensure that the health improvement and health inequalities duty focuses explicitly on tackling poverty and socio-economic inequality, rather than using the broader term “prosperity”.</p>

345

Clause 43, page 45, line 20, leave out “prosperity” and insert “poverty and socio-economic inequality”

<p>This amendment is linked to Amendment 344, which would ensure that the health improvement and health inequalities duty focuses explicitly on tackling poverty and socio-economic inequality, rather than using the broader term “prosperity”.</p>

259

Clause 43, page 45, line 25, at end insert—<br> “(e) access to green space and nature,<br> (f) exposure to environmental harms, including air pollution, water pollution, land pollution, and any other form of environmental pollution,”

<p>This amendment would expand the list of general health determinants for the purposes of the new health improvement and health inequalities duty as it applies to CCAs, so it includes access to green space; and exposure to environmental harm.</p>

341

Clause 43, page 45, line 25, at end insert—<br> “(e) access to green space and nature,<br> (f) exposure to environmental harms, including air pollution, water pollution, land pollution, and any other form of environmental pollution,”

<p>This amendment would expand the list of general health determinants for the purposes of the new health improvement and health inequalities duty as it applies to CCAs, so it includes access to green space; and exposure to environmental harm.</p>

254

Clause 43, page 45, line 25, at end insert—<br> “(e) nitrogen dioxide level and general air quality,”

<p>This amendment would include air quality as a general health determinant which CCAs must consider in their duty to reduce health inequalities.</p>

338

Clause 43, page 45, line 36, at end insert—<br> <b>“24B</b> <b>Health and Wellbeing in All Policies Strategy</b><br> (1) A CCA must prepare and publish a Health and Wellbeing in All Policies Strategy setting out how it will meet the duty under section 24A.<br> (2) In preparing the strategy, A CCA must consult with such bodies it considers relevant, including but not limited to—<br> (a) directors of public health within the CCA’s area;<br> (b) Integrated Care Boards within the CCA’s area;<br> (c) NHS bodies providing services in the CCA’s area;<br> (d) representatives of the voluntary, community and social enterprise sector in the CCA’s area;<br> (e) the Equalities and Human Rights Commission.<br> (3) The strategy must—<br> (a) include an assessment of the health and wellbeing impacts of all strategic authority policies and programmes;<br> (b) seek to reduce inequalities with locally appropriate targets, set for—<br> (i) the end of a 10-year period beginning on the day on which the strategy is published,<br> (ii) regular periods during the period to which the 10-year target applies, as the combined authority deems appropriate (“interim targets”);<br> (c) consider the findings of any consultations conducted by the authority in relation to the strategy;<br> (d) set out the reasons why the proposed strategy has been adopted.<br> (4) 10-year targets under subparagraph (3)(a)(i) must include consideration of—<br> (g) life expectancy,<br> (h) healthy life expectancy,<br> (i) infant mortality rate,<br> (j) rates of obesity and overweight,<br> (k) rates of anxiety and depression, and<br> (l) suicide rates<br> <span class="wrapped">within the authority area.</span><br> (5) Interim targets under subparagraph (3)(a)(ii) should include consideration of—<br> (g) household relative poverty rates,<br> (h) employment rates,<br> (i) relative child poverty rates,<br> (j) educational attainment rates defined as five or more GCSEs at grades A*-C,<br> (k) the proportion of people in the authority area meeting recommended physical activity levels, and<br> (l) the proportion of people in the authority consuming five or more fruit and vegetables per day.<br> (6) A combined authority must publish a report on its progress implementing the strategy and towards the targets set out under paragraph (3)(b).<br> (7) A report under subsection (6) must—<br> (a) be published one year after the day on which the strategy is published, and every year thereafter,<br> (b) be presented by the Mayor of the authority at the authority’s annual general meeting, and<br> (c) be made publicly available.”

<p>This amendment requires CCAs to develop a Health and Wellbeing in All Policies Strategy.</p>

256

Clause 43, page 45, line 36, at end insert—<br> <b>“24B</b> <b>Health and Wellbeing in All Policies Strategy</b><br> (1) A CCA must prepare and publish a Health and Wellbeing in All Policies Strategy setting out how it will meet the duty under section 24A.<br> (2) In preparing the strategy, a CCA must consult with such bodies it considers relevant, including but not limited to—<br> (a) directors of public health within the CCA’s area;<br> (b) Integrated Care Boards within the CCA’s area;<br> (c) NHS bodies providing services in the CCA’s area;<br> (d) representatives of the voluntary, community and social enterprise sector in the CCA’s area;<br> (e) the Equalities and Human Rights Commission.<br> (3) The strategy must—<br> (a) include an assessment of the health and wellbeing impacts of all strategic authority policies and programmes;<br> (b) seek to reduce inequalities with locally appropriate targets, set for—<br> (i) the end of a 10-year period beginning on the day on which the strategy is published,<br> (ii) regular periods during the period to which the 10-year target applies, as the combined authority deems appropriate (“interim targets”);<br> (c) consider the findings of any consultations conducted by the authority in relation to the strategy;<br> (d) set out the reasons why the proposed strategy has been adopted.<br> (4) 10-year targets under subparagraph (3)(a)(i) must include consideration of—<br> (a) life expectancy,<br> (b) healthy life expectancy,<br> (c) infant mortality rate,<br> (d) rates of obesity and overweight,<br> (e) rates of anxiety and depression, and<br> (f) suicide rates<br> <span class="wrapped">within the authority area.</span><br> (5) Interim targets under subparagraph (3)(a)(ii) should include consideration of—<br> (a) household relative poverty rates,<br> (b) employment rates,<br> (c) relative child poverty rates,<br> (d) educational attainment rates defined as five or more GCSEs at grades A*-C,<br> (e) the proportion of people in the authority area meeting recommended physical activity levels, and<br> (f) the proportion of people in the authority consuming five or more fruit and vegetables per day.<br> (6) A combined authority must publish a report on its progress implementing the strategy and towards the targets set out under paragraph (3)(b).<br> (7) A report under subsection (6) must—<br> (a) be published one year after the day on which the strategy is published, and every year thereafter,<br> (b) be presented by the Mayor of the authority at the authority’s annual general meeting, and<br> (c) be made publicly available.”

<p>This amendment requires CCAs to develop a Health and Wellbeing in All Policies Strategy.</p>

21

Clause 44, page 46, line 2, at beginning insert “The Secretary of State may by regulations require that”

<p>This amendment would ensure the powers for mayors to exercise Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) functions across 2 or more areas must be approved by Parliament.</p>

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Clause 44, page 46, line 6, at end insert—<br> “(1B) Regulations under section 107F and 107FA are subject to the affirmative procedure”

<p>See explanatory statement for Amendment 21.</p>

198

Clause 44, page 46, line 29, leave out “fire and rescue” and insert “police”

<p>This would correct the reference in the second sentence of new section 107FA(4).</p>

199

Clause 44, page 46, line 36, leave out “mayoral combined authority or mayoral CCA” and insert “combined authority”

<p>This would correct an inconsistency.</p>

202

Clause 44, page 47, line 8, leave out from “there” to the end of line 11 and insert “is a separate component in respect of the mayor’s PCC functions,”

<p>This amendment is consequential on Amendment 77.</p>

200

Clause 44, page 47, line 34, leave out “mayoral”

<p>This would correct an inconsistency.</p>

201

Clause 44, page 48, line 8, leave out “mayoral”

<p>This would correct an inconsistency.</p>

203

Clause 44, page 48, line 19, leave out from “there” to the end of line 22 and insert “is a separate component in respect of the mayor’s PCC functions,”

<p>This amendment is consequential on Amendment 80.</p>

204

Clause 44, page 48, line 36, leave out paragraphs (a) to (c) and insert—<br> “(a) paragraph 21(a) of Schedule 5 to the West Yorkshire Combined Authority (Election of Mayor and Functions) Order 2021 (S.I. 2021/112),<br> (b) paragraph 21(a) of Schedule 5 to the York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority Order 2023 (S.I. 2023/1432), and<br> (c) paragraph 21(a) of Schedule 1 to the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (Election of Mayor and Transfer of Police and Crime Commissioner Functions) Order 2024 (S.I. 2024/414),”

<p>This would remove the unnecessary word “after” from paragraphs (a) to (c), insert references to the relevant Schedules to the Orders, and correct the citation of the South Yorkshire Order.</p>

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Clause 45, page 50, line 25, at end insert—<br> “(c) a statutory instrument containing a draft of any such order has been laid before, and approved by, each House of Parliament.”

<p>This amendment would ensure that regulations made by the Secretary of State to alter the size of PCC areas when transferring powers of PCCs to strategic authorities receive parliamentary scrutiny.</p>

205

Schedule 21, page 206, line 9, after second “the” insert “police”

<p>This clarifies that “the Area” means a police area. This amendment is connected with amendment 206, which deals with the case where a mayor exercises PCC functions in relation to two or more police areas.</p>

206

Schedule 21, page 206, line 11, after “commissioner” insert “; and, in a case where a combined authority or combined county authority meets the eligibility condition in relation to two or more police areas (see section 107FA(4) of the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009 or section 33A(4) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023), this Schedule applies separately in relation to each of those police areas and “the Area” is to be read accordingly”

<p>This clarifies that where a mayor exercises PCC functions in relation to two or more police areas that together make up the area of the combined authority or CCA, “the Area” here means each of the police areas (rather than the area of the combined authority or CCA).</p>

26

Schedule 21, page 209, leave out lines 25 to 31

<p>This amendment would remove the provision to allow mayors to appoint a person to manage policing and crime for their area.</p>

207

Schedule 21, page 209, line 41, at end insert—<br> “(j) a person who is the deputy mayor for policing and crime for a different police area.”;”

<p>This would prevent a deputy mayor for policing and crime for one police area from being appointed as the deputy mayor for policing and crime for a different police area.</p>

208

Schedule 21, page 213, line 4, after “if” insert “—<br> “(a) after subsection (1) there were inserted—<br> “(1ZA) If a combined authority or combined county authority meets the eligibility condition in relation to two or more police areas (see section 107FA(4) of the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009 or section 33A(4) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023)—<br> (a) subsection (1)(b) does not apply; but<br> (b) a person is disqualified from being elected to the office of police and crime commissioner for any of those police areas at any election unless, on each relevant day, the person is a local government elector in at least one of those police areas;<br> <span class="wrapped">and for that purpose a person is “a local government elector in” a police area if the person is registered in the register of local government electors for an electoral area in respect of an address in that police area.”;</span>

<p>This provides that, where a mayor is to exercise PCC functions in relation to two or more police areas that together make up the area of the combined authority or CCA, a candidate is disqualified only if the person is not on the electoral register in any of those areas.</p>

209

Clause 46, page 51, line 10, leave out from “for” to end of line 14 and insert “the whole of its area if the Secretary of State designates it as the fire and rescue authority for that area in accordance with section 1A(1);<br> (g) a mayoral combined authority or mayoral CCA is the fire and rescue authority for a part of its area if the Secretary of State—<br> (i) specifies that part of its area, and<br> (ii) designates it as the fire and rescue authority for that part of its area,<br> <span class="wrapped">in accordance with section 1A(2) and (3).”</span>

<p>This would enable the Secretary of State to provide for a mayoral combined authority or CCA to be the fire and rescue authority for its area or part of its area. Amendment 212 makes further provision about these powers.</p>

210

Clause 46, page 51, line 17, leave out from “for” to second “a” and insert “an area by virtue of subsection (2)(f) or (g),”

<p>This is consequential on Amendment 209.</p>

211

Clause 46, page 51, line 23, after “the” insert “combined authority or”

<p>This corrects an omission.</p>

212

Clause 46, page 51, line 25, leave out from beginning to end of line 37 on page 52 and insert—<br> <b>““</b> <span class="sub-para subsection"><span class="sub-para-num">1A</span><span class="sub-para-text">Designation of mayoral combined authorities and mayoral CCAs</span></span><br> (1) The Secretary of State may by order designate a mayoral combined authority or mayoral CCA as the fire and rescue authority for the whole of its area.<br> (2) The Secretary of State may—<br> (a) by order specify a part of the area of a mayoral combined authority or mayoral CCA, and<br> (b) by order designate the mayoral combined authority or mayoral CCA as the fire and rescue authority for the specified part of its area.<br> (3) But, if the Secretary of State exercises the powers conferred by subsection (2) in relation to a particular mayoral combined authority or mayoral CCA (the “relevant mayoral authority”), the Secretary of State must ensure that those powers are exercised so as to secure that—<br> (a) two or more parts are specified under subsection (2)(a) which, when taken together, consist of the whole of the area of the relevant mayoral authority;<br> (b) the relevant mayoral authority is designated as the fire and rescue authority for each specified part;<br> (c) all of those designations come into effect at the same time.<br> (4) Accordingly, where the powers conferred by subsection (2) are exercised in relation to the relevant mayoral authority—<br> (a) there are separate fire and rescue authorities for each area specified under subsection (2)(a);<br> (b) the fire and rescue authority for each of those areas is the relevant mayoral authority.<br> (5) The Secretary of State may by order provide for the name by which an area specified under subsection (2)(a) is to be known.<br> (6) An order under subsection (1) or (2)(a) or (b) may make consequential alterations to any other—<br> (a) section 1A(2) area,<br> (b) section 2 combined area, or<br> (c) section 4 combined area.<br> (7) The alterations that may be made by virtue of subsection (6) include alterations that result in a reduction or an increase in the number of such areas.<br> (8) An order under subsection (1) or (2)(a) or (b) may make provision for the abolition of—<br> (a) a metropolitan county fire and rescue authority,<br> (b) a combined fire and rescue authority constituted by a scheme under section 2, or<br> (c) a combined fire and rescue authority constituted by a scheme to which section 4 applies.<br> (9) The provision that may be made by regulations under section 52 of the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act 2025 (incidental etc provision) for the purposes of, or in consequence of, an order under subsection (1) or (2)(a) or (b) relating to a particular mayoral combined authority or mayoral CCA and particular area includes—<br> (a) provision for functions of a fire rescue authority to be exercisable in relation to the area by the mayoral combined authority or mayoral CCA during a shadow period (and not by any fire and rescue authority by which those functions would otherwise be exercisable),<br> (b) provision for those functions to be exercisable only by the mayor on behalf of the mayoral combined authority or mayoral CCA;<br> (c) provision about who is to scrutinise the exercise of those functions;<br> (d) any other incidental, consequential, transitional, transitory or supplementary provision.<br> (10) In this section—<br> “section 1A(2) area” means an area specified in an order under subsection (2)(a) (including such an area as varied from time to time);<br> “section 2 combined area” means an area for which a combined fire and rescue authority is, or used to be, constituted by a scheme under section 2 (including such an area as varied from time to time);<br> “section 4 combined area” means the area for which a combined fire and rescue authority is, used to be, constituted by a scheme to which section 4 applies (including such an area as varied from time to time);<br> “shadow period” , in relation to provision made in accordance with subsection (9)(a) in relation to a particular area, means a period which—<br> (a) ends when the designation of the mayoral combined authority or mayoral CCA as the fire and rescue authority for the area takes effect, and<br> (b) is no longer than one year.””

<p>This would make further provision about the Secretary of State’s power to provide for a mayoral combined authority or CCA to be the fire and rescue authority (see Amendment 209). In particular, subsection (3) would ensure that, where the area of a mayoral combined authority or CCA is to consist of several fire and rescue areas, it must be the fire and rescue authority for all of those areas.</p>

213

Clause 46, page 52, line 40, leave out from beginning to end of line 9 on page 53

<p>This would be consequential on Amendment 209.</p>

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Clause 46, page 53, line 15, at end insert—<br> “(7) Regulations made under this section are subject to the affirmative procedure.”

<p>This amendment would ensure that regulations made by the Secretary of State regarding the functions of fire and rescue authorities receive parliamentary scrutiny.</p>

214

Schedule 22, page 229, line 15, leave out from “scheme” to end of line 17 and insert “—<br> (a) is made in consequence of an order under section 1A, and<br> (b) provides for a combined area that is wholly in England and is outside Greater London.”

<p>The provision made by paragraph 2(3) of Schedule 22 would be superseded by the new section 1A in Amendment 212. This amendment would instead enable condition B to be met where it is necessary to establish a new combined fire and rescue authority in consequence of an order under the new section 1A.</p>

215

Schedule 22, page 229, line 20, leave out sub-paragraph (4)

<p>The provision made by sub-paragraph (4) would be superseded by the new section 1A in Amendment 212.</p>

216

Schedule 22, page 229, line 26, leave out from beginning to end of line 8 on page 230.

<p>This is consequential on Amendment 214.</p>

217

Schedule 22, page 230, line 11, leave out from beginning to end of line 14

<p>The provision made by the new subsection (8) would be superseded by the new section 1A in Amendment 212.</p>

218

Schedule 22, page 231, line 5, after “(f)” insert “or (g)”

<p>This would be consequential on Amendment 209.</p>

219

Schedule 22, page 234, line 12, after “(f)” insert “or (g)”

<p>This would be consequential on Amendment 209.</p>

220

Schedule 22, page 234, line 12, at end insert—<br> <i class="text-centre">“LDEDCA 2009</i><br> 1 <span class="sub-para subparagraph"><span class="sub-para-num">(1)</span><span class="sub-para-text">LDEDCA 2009 is amended in accordance with this paragraph.</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(2)</span><span class="sub-para-text">In section 107D (delegation of functions by the mayor), after subsection (3) insert—</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subsection sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(3A)</span><span class="sub-para-text">Subsection (3) is subject to section 107DZA.”</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(3)</span><span class="sub-para-text">After section 107D insert—</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">107DZA</span><span class="sub-para-text">Limitation on delegation of mayoral functions</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subsection sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(1)</span><span class="sub-para-text">The mayor may not make an arrangement under section 107D(3)(a) or (b) for the exercise of any fire and rescue functions of the combined authority.</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subsection sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(2)</span><span class="sub-para-text">The power to make an arrangement under section 107D(3)(ba) is subject to paragraph 7 of Schedule 5BA.</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subsection sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(3)</span><span class="sub-para-text">In this section “fire and rescue functions of the combined authority” means—</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subsection sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(a)</span><span class="sub-para-text">functions of a fire and rescue authority which the combined authority has by virtue of an order under section 105A (and here “fire and rescue authority” means a fire and rescue authority under the Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004), or</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subsection sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(b)</span><span class="sub-para-text">functions which the combined authority has as a fire and rescue authority by virtue of section 1(2)(f) or (g) of the Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004.”</span></span><br> <i class="text-centre">LURA 2023</i><br> 2 <span class="sub-para subparagraph"><span class="sub-para-num">(1)</span><span class="sub-para-text">LURA 2023 is amended in accordance with this paragraph.</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(2)</span><span class="sub-para-text">In section 30 (functions of mayors: general), after subsection (3) insert—</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subsection sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(3A)</span><span class="sub-para-text">Subsection (3) is subject to section 30A.”</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(3)</span><span class="sub-para-text">After section 30 insert—</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">30A</span><span class="sub-para-text">Limitation on delegation of mayoral functions</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subsection sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(1)</span><span class="sub-para-text">The mayor may not make an arrangement under section 30(3)(a) or (b) for the exercise of any fire and rescue functions of the CCA.</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subsection sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(2)</span><span class="sub-para-text">The power to make an arrangement under section 30(3)(ba) is subject to paragraph 7 of Schedule 2A.</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subsection sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(3)</span><span class="sub-para-text">In this section “fire and rescue functions of the CCA” means—</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subsection sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(a)</span><span class="sub-para-text">functions of a fire and rescue authority which the CCA has by virtue of regulations under section 19 (and here “fire and rescue authority” means a fire and rescue authority under the Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004), or</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subsection sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(b)</span><span class="sub-para-text">functions which the CCA has as a fire and rescue authority by virtue of section 1(2)(f) or (g) of the Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004.””</span></span>

<p>In new sections 107DZA and 30A, subsection (1) would prevent the mayor from delegating fire and rescue functions to a deputy mayor or another member or officer of mayoral authority; and subsection (2) would replace wording in clause 9(2) and (5) (see Amendment 68 and Amendment 69).</p>

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Clause 49, page 54, line 30, leave out subsection (3) and insert—<br> “(3) Where a notification under subsection (1) is given, the Secretary of State must, within the period of six months beginning with the day on which the notification is given, give effect to the change or changes proposed by the mayor or mayors.<br> (4) Effect may be given under subsection (3) by means of regulations made by statutory instrument.<br> (5) A statutory instrument made under subsection (4) is —<br> (a) subject to the affirmative procedure if it—<br> (i) amends an Act of Parliament, or<br> (ii) confers or modifies a function which relates to an area of competence;<br> (b) where neither of the conditions in paragraph (a) apply, subject to the negative procedure.”

<p>This amendment creates a statutory duty on the Secretary of State to seek parliamentary approval before implementing mayoral requests for greater powers over funding or legal changes.</p>

3

Clause 49, page 54, line 36, at end insert—<br> “(4) No decision under subsection (3) may be implemented unless—<br> (a) the Secretary of State has made regulations giving effect to the decision,<br> (b) a statutory instrument containing the regulations has been laid before and approved by both Houses of Parliament, and<br> (c) save as where provided for otherwise, regulations giving effect to any decision made under section are subject to the affirmative procedure.”

<p>This amendment would require any decision of the Secretary of State following a request from a local authority to be implemented by statutory instrument subject to the affirmative procedure.</p>

307

Schedule 23, page 237, line 9, at end insert—<br> “()ba a single foundation strategic authority.”

<p>This amendment would allow the Secretary of State to make regulations which would allow certain functions of single foundation strategic authority to be exercised only by the mayor of that authority.</p>

309

Schedule 23, page 237, line 28, at end insert—<br> “(4A) Regulations under this paragraph may—<br> (a) create conditions which must be satisfied prior to the mayor exercising a function,<br> (b) create a requirement for members of the relevant strategic authority to assist the mayor in exercising a function,<br> (c) create additional powers for the mayor for the purposes of exercising a function,<br> (d) authorise the mayor to appoint a person as a political adviser for the purposes of exercising a function,<br> (e) create requirements for an appointment under subparagraph (4A)(d).<br> (4B) Powers under subparagraph (4A)(c) may not include a power to borrow money.<br> (4C) Regulations under this paragraph must have the consent of the relevant authority.”

<p>This amendment would create additional boundaries for regulations which may provide for a function of a strategic authority to be transferred to the authority’s mayor.</p>

308

Schedule 23, page 237, line 30, at end insert—<br> <i class="text-centre">“Functions moving from mayors to deputy mayors and strategic authority members</i><br> 5A <span class="sub-para subparagraph"><span class="sub-para-num">(1)</span><span class="sub-para-text">Regulations may provide for the mayor of a strategic authority to allow any function of the mayor to be exercised by—</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(a)</span><span class="sub-para-text">the deputy mayor,</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(b)</span><span class="sub-para-text">a member of the relevant strategic authority,</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(c)</span><span class="sub-para-text">a committee members of the strategic authority appointed by the mayor.</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(2)</span><span class="sub-para-text">Regulations may create requirements for the committee in subparagraph (1)(c) including—</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(a)</span><span class="sub-para-text">requirements about the membership of the committee,</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(b)</span><span class="sub-para-text">requirements about the appointment of a chair of the committee,</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(c)</span><span class="sub-para-text">requirements about the process by which the mayor may appoint members to the committee,</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(d)</span><span class="sub-para-text">requirement about the committee’s voting procedures,</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(e)</span><span class="sub-para-text">requirements about information which must be disclosed by the strategic authority to the committee.”</span></span>

<p>This amendment would allow the Secretary of State to make regulations to allow a mayor to delegate exercise of a function to a deputy mayor, a member of the relevant strategic authority, or a committee of a members of the relevant strategic authority.</p>

299

Clause 53, page 57, line 31, leave out subsection (5)

<p>This amendment removes the provision for the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 (SI 2006/246) to apply to a transfer by virtue of section 53 regardless of whether the transfer is relevant to the regulations.</p>

221

Clause 53, page 58, line 16, at end insert—<br> “(8A) Regulations under this section are subject to affirmative resolution procedure.”

<p>This would make regulations under clause 53 subject to affirmative resolution procedure.</p>

10

Clause 53, page 58, line 31, at end insert—<br> “(10) Regulations made under this section are subject to the affirmative resolution procedure.”

<p>This amendment would require any transfer of property rights to the Secretary of State to require parliamentary approval.</p>

281

Page 59, line 19, leave out Clause 55

<p>This amendment removes the direction powers on unitarization.</p>

1

Page 59, line 20, leave out Clause 55

<p>This amendment would remove the Bill’s provision to allow the Secretary of State to merge authorities, including removing district-level authorities.</p>

48

Schedule 24, page 245, line 30, after “merger’” insert “or splitting”

<p>This amendment is related to Amendment 50.</p>

49

Schedule 24, page 246, line 14, after “direction” insert “under subsection (1)”

<p>This amendment is related to Amendment 50.</p>

5

Schedule 24, page 246, line 27, after “government” insert —<br> “having particular regard to the need for the new single tier of local government, or new unitary council, to—<br> (a) be of an appropriate geographical size, giving consideration to—<br> (i) economic zones,<br> (ii) physical geography,<br> (iii) public service provision, including health, transport, and emergency services; and<br> (b) preserve community identity, cohesion and pride.”

<p>This amendment mandates that the Secretary of State must have particular regard to certain criteria when creating or merging SAs to ensure their suitability in terms of economic, geographical, service, and community considerations.</p>

45

Schedule 24, page 247, line 38, at end insert—<br> “(aa) after subsection (3), insert—<br> “3A The Secretary of State may not in any case make an order under subsection (1)(a) unless he has satisfied the conditions under Section 7A (Requirement for a public referendum).””

<p>This amendment is a preparatory amendment for Amendment 46.</p>

46

Schedule 24, page 248, line 9, at end insert—<br> “(6A) After section 7 insert—<br> <b>“7A</b> <b>Requirement for a public referendum</b><br> (1) An order cannot be made under section 7 of this Act unless a referendum has taken place in all areas proposed to be included in any merger under any order, and a majority of voters in that referendum has approved of the proposed merger.<br> (2) Arrangements relating to referenda held under this section may be such as the Secretary of State may by regulations specify, provided that the referendum is—<br> (a) conducted under the first past the post system, and<br> (b) held no sooner than six weeks from the date it is first publicly announced.””

<p>This amendment would require that no order could be made to implement a proposed merger of single tier areas unless approved by a referendum in the affected area.</p>

47

Schedule 24, page 250, line 6, after “opening words” insert—<br> “(a) after “an order made by the Secretary of State under section 7”, insert 7A, and

<p>This amendment is a preparatory amendment for Amendment 46.</p>

282

Page 245, line 28, leave out Schedule 24

<p>This amendment is related to Amendment 281 and removes the direction powers on unitarization.</p>

2

Page 245, line 29, leave out Schedule 24

<p>This amendment is consequential upon Amendment 1.</p>

283

Page 60, line 5, leave out Clause 57

11

Page 60, line 5, leave out Clause 57

<p>This amendment would preserve the range of local authority governance models currently available in the Local Government Act 2000.</p>

315

Schedule 25, page 251, line 1, leave out “Duty to move” and insert “Moving”

<p>This amendment, alongside Amendments 316 to 325 makes the Bill’s provision for legacy committee systems match the provisions for legacy mayor and cabinet executive systems, while maintaining the prohibition on new systems other than leader and cabinet executive.</p>

318

Schedule 25, page 251, leave out lines 9 to 19.

<p>This amendment is related to Amendment 315.</p>

317

Schedule 25, page 251, line 10, leave out “must” and insert “may”

<p>This amendment is related to Amendment 315.</p>

316

Schedule 25, page 251, line 10, leave out “must” and insert “may”

<p>This amendment is related to Amendment 315.</p>

319

Schedule 25, page 251, leave out lines 27 and 28.

<p>This amendment is related to Amendment 315.</p>

320

Schedule 25, page 251, leave out from line 33 to the end of line 7 on page 252.

<p>This amendment is related to Amendment 315.</p>

321

Schedule 25, page 252, line 8, at end in set “or committee systems”

<p>This amendment is related to Amendment 315.</p>

322

Schedule 25, page 252, line 12 after “executive” insert “or committee system”

<p>This amendment is related to Amendment 315.</p>

323

Schedule 25, page 252, line 14, after “executive” insert “or committee system”

<p>This amendment is related to Amendment 315.</p>

325

Schedule 25, page 252, line 18, after “executive” insert “or committee system”

<p>This amendment is related to Amendment 315.</p>

326

Schedule 25, page 252, leave out lines 20 to 24

<p>This amendment removes provisions relating to the discontinuance of the committee system.</p>

336

Schedule 25, Page 253, line 25, at end insert—<br> <i class="text-centre">“Duty to introduce code of conduct, inductions and ongoing training (England)</i><br> 4A <span class="sub-para subparagraph"><span class="sub-para-num">(1)</span><span class="sub-para-text">Every local authority must adopt and enforce a code of conduct for elected members that—</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(a)</span><span class="sub-para-text">includes provisions addressing harassment, discrimination and online abuse; and</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(b)</span><span class="sub-para-text">provides for independent investigation of alleged breaches, overseen by the monitoring officer.</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(2)</span><span class="sub-para-text">Every local authority must provide a structured induction programme for all newly elected members, which must include—</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(a)</span><span class="sub-para-text">professional standards and responsibilities;</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(b)</span><span class="sub-para-text">equality and diversity duties; and</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(c)</span><span class="sub-para-text">family-friendly and inclusive working practices.</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(3)</span><span class="sub-para-text">It is a duty for local authorities to provide further such training every two years following the election of new members to the authority.</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(4)</span><span class="sub-para-text">Local authorities must also make provision for continuing professional development for elected members.</span></span><br> 4B <span class="sub-para subparagraph"><span class="sub-para-num">(1)</span><span class="sub-para-text">A monitoring officer’s functions shall include responsibility for—</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(a)</span><span class="sub-para-text">investigating breaches of the code of conduct in accordance with paragraph 4A of this schedule;</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(b)</span><span class="sub-para-text">promoting councillor welfare and wellbeing;</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(c)</span><span class="sub-para-text">ensuring compliance with equalities duties; and</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(d)</span><span class="sub-para-text">maintaining transparent procedures for the handling of complaints.</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(2)</span><span class="sub-para-text">Every local authority must publish an annual report on complaints received by the monitoring officer, including—</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(a)</span><span class="sub-para-text">the number of complaints received, and</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(b)</span><span class="sub-para-text">outcomes of those complaints.”</span></span>

<p>This amendment ensures that all local authorities are required to maintain clear and enforceable codes of conduct for councillors, tackling harassment, discrimination and online abuse and mandates induction and continuous training on equalities and conduct. It embeds and extends independent oversight by monitoring officers.</p>

327

Schedule 25, page 254, leave out paragraph 7

<p>This amendment removes provisions relating the discontinuance of the committee system.</p>

250

Schedule 25, page 254, leave out lines 3 to 12.

<p>This amendment retains the statutory requirement for public notices to be published in printed local newspapers.</p>

251

Schedule 25, page 254, line 6, at end insert—<br> “(aa) after subsection (2)(b), insert—<br> “(2A) For the purposes of subsection (2)(b), at least one of the newspapers must—<br> (a) have paid-for of free distribution in the relevant local area, and<br> (b) be published at regular intervals.””

<p>This amendment ensures that at least one of the newspapers in which a public notice is printed is a local newspaper.</p>

284

Page 250, line 7, leave out Schedule 25

12

Page 250, line 7, leave out Schedule 25

<p>This amendment would preserve the range of local authority governance models currently available in the Local Government Act 2000.</p>

264

Clause 58, page 60, line 25, at end insert—<br> “(e) requiring that local engagement activities under paragraph (d) meet minimum standards to ensure meaningful community participation, including—<br> (i) the use of deliberative processes such as citizens’ panels, assemblies, or community conversations;<br> (ii) the active inclusion of communities most likely to be impacted by the policy measures, and communities underrepresented in policy making; and<br> (iii) reporting, and publication of resulting reports, on how community input has influenced local plans and decisions;<br> (f) providing existing local democratic bodies, including parish and town councils, with appropriate powers, funding and infrastructure to support and facilitate such participation.”

<p>This amendment requires regulations on neighbourhood governance to set minimum standards for involvement, including deliberative processes, inclusion of underrepresented groups and transparency.</p>

61

Clause 58, page 60, line 25, at end insert—<br> “(3A) The Secretary of State must make provision to ensure local authorities receive adequate funding to implement the “appropriate arrangements” in subsection (1) which relate to neighbourhood planning functions.”

<p>This amendment would require the Secretary of State to ensure that local authorities receive adequate funding to deliver neighbourhood planning functions.</p>

346

Clause 58, page 60, line 25, at end insert—<br> “(e) requiring that local engagement activities under paragraph (d) meet minimum standards to ensure meaningful community participation, including—<br> (i) the use of deliberative processes such as citizens’ panels, assemblies, or community conversations;<br> (ii) the active inclusion of communities most likely to be impacted by the policy measures, and communities underrepresented in policy making; and<br> (iii) reporting, and publication of resulting reports, on how community input has influenced local plans and decisions;<br> (f) providing existing local democratic bodies, including parish and town councils, with appropriate powers, funding and infrastructure to support and facilitate such participation.”

<p>This amendment requires regulations on neighbourhood governance to set minimum standards for involvement, including deliberative processes, inclusion of underrepresented groups and transparency.</p>

13

Clause 58, page 60, line 29, at end insert—<br> “(4A) But regulations may not—<br> (a) alter—<br> (i) any function exercised by, or<br> (ii) any power available by or under any Act of Parliament to,<br> a parish or town council, or<br> (b) make provision for the abolition of any parish or town council.”

<p>This amendment would ensure that the Bill’s provision for effective neighbourhood governance does not alter any functions performed by a parish or town council or lead to the abolition of a parish or town council.</p>

15

Clause 58, page 60, line 29, at end insert—<br> “(4A) Regulations under this section may not include power for the Secretary of State to specify the description of any neighbourhood area.”

<p>This amendment precludes the Secretary of State from exercising any power to define a neighbourhood area.</p>

222

Clause 58, page 60, leave out lines 31 and 32 and insert—<br> ““local authority” means—<br> (a) a county council,<br> (b) a district council,<br> (c) a London borough council;”

<p>This narrows the types of local authority in England that are bound by the requirement to make arrangements to secure effective neighbourhood governance.</p>

285

Page 61, line 2, leave out Clause 59

56

Page 61, line 1, leave out Clause 59

312

Schedule 26, page 259, line 35, at the beginning insert “For any elections on or after 1 May 2026,”

<p>This amendment would formally guarantee the introduction of the supplementary vote system for any elections taking place in May 2026 for mayors in local authorities.</p>

313

Schedule 26, page 261, line 27, at the beginning insert “For any elections on or after 1 May 2026”

<p>This amendment would formally guarantee the introduction of the supplementary vote system for any elections taking place in May 2026 for mayors in combined authorities.</p>

314

Schedule 26, page 263, line 6, at the beginning insert “For any elections on or after 1 May 2026,”

<p>This amendment would formally guarantee the introduction of the supplementary vote system for any elections taking place in May 2026 for mayors in combined county authorities.</p>

286

Page 256, line 1, leave out Schedule 26

57

Page 256, line 1, leave out Schedule 26

349

Schedule 27, page 265, leave out lines 1 to 8

<p>This amendment would remove the provision for assets of community value to be removed from the list of assets of community value after five years.</p>

350

Schedule 27, page 265, leave out from ‘value’ in line 10 to ‘the’ in line 11

<p>This amendment is consequential on Amendment 349.</p>

351

Schedule 27, page 265, leave out lines 13 to 15

<p>This amendment is consequential on Amendment 349.</p>

34

Schedule 27, page 265, line 41, after “economic,” insert “, environmental,”

<p>This amendment would require environmental interests to be considered as a criterion for establishing a local authority’s area as land of community value.</p>

35

Schedule 27, page 266, line 4, after “economic,” insert “, environmental,”

<p>See explanatory statement to Amendment 34.</p>

36

Schedule 27, page 266, line 12, after “economic,” insert “, environmental,”

<p>See explanatory statement to Amendment 34.</p>

37

Schedule 27, page 266, line 18, after “economic,” insert “, environmental,”

<p>See explanatory statement to Amendment 34.</p>

40

Schedule 27, page 267, line 23, at end insert—<br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(1A)</span><span class="sub-para-text">Where a local authority is responsible for assessing whether land in its area is a sporting asset of community value, the Secretary of State must ensure the authority receives adequate funding to make the assessment.”</span></span>

<p>This amendment would require the Secretary of State to ensure that local authorities receive adequate funding to assess whether land in their area is a sporting asset of community value.</p>

236

Schedule 27, page 275, leave out lines 23 to 25 and insert—<br> “(b) the relevant local authority has determined that the preferred community buyer does not meet the progress requirements after any of the review periods (see section 86U), or”

<p>This amendment is consequential on Amendment 223.</p>

42

Schedule 27, page 279, line 17, at end insert—<br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(2A)</span><span class="sub-para-text">The relevant local authority must as far as reasonably practicable support the preferred community buyer in securing the purchase land of community value.”</span></span>

<p>This amendment would require local authorities to provide support for the preferred community buyer in agreeing and meeting an offer to buy land of community value.</p>

41

Schedule 27, page 280, line 28, at end insert—<br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(9A)</span><span class="sub-para-text">The Secretary of State must ensure local authorities are adequately funded to meet the expenses of a valuation under this section.”</span></span>

<p>This amendment would require the Secretary of State to ensure that local authorities receive adequate funding to meet the expense of land valuations in their area.</p>

234

Schedule 27, page 281, line, 39, leave out “that” and insert “the notice”

<p>This amendment is consequential on Amendment 223.</p>

223

Schedule 27, page 281, line 10, at end insert—<br> “(1A) Where the land that the notice relates to is a sporting asset of community value which can accommodate over 10,000 people, and the owner makes a request in writing, the relevant local authority must—<br> (a) determine whether at the end of the 16 week review period the preferred community buyer has met the progress requirements, and<br> (b) as soon as reasonably practicable give written notice of the determination to the owner and the buyer.”

<p>This provides that where requested by the owner a preferred community buyer of a sporting asset of community value which is a large venue must show additional evidence of progress of their proposed purchase at an earlier stage in the process.</p>

224

Schedule 27, page 281, line 13, leave out “first” and insert “6 month”

<p>This amendment is consequential on Amendment 223.</p>

225

Schedule 27, page 281, line 18, after “subsection” insert “(1A) or”

<p>This amendment is consequential on Amendment 223.</p>

226

Schedule 27, page 281, line 19, leave out “first review period” and insert “review period that it relates to”

<p>This amendment is consequential on Amendment 223.</p>

227

Schedule 27, page 281, line 21, leave out “second” and insert “12 month”

<p>This amendment is consequential on Amendment 223.</p>

228

Schedule 27, page 281, line 28, leave out “the first and second review periods” and insert “each review period”

<p>This amendment is consequential on Amendment 223.</p>

229

Schedule 27, page 281, line 34, at end insert—<br> ““the 16 week review period” is the period of 16 weeks beginning with the date on which the notice of a wish to enter into a relevant disposal was given under section 86M(1) (“the notice date”);”

230

Schedule 27, page 281, line 35, leave out “first” and insert “the 6 month”

<p>This amendment is consequential on Amendment 223.</p>

231

Schedule 27, page 281, line 35, leave out “six” and insert “6”

<p>This amendment is consequential on Amendment 223.</p>

232

Schedule 27, page 281, line 36, leave out from “with the” to the end of line 37 and insert “notice date”

233

Schedule 27, page 281, line 38, leave out “second” and insert “the 12 month”

<p>This amendment is consequential on Amendment 223.</p>

235

Schedule 27, page 281, at end of line 39 insert—<br> ““review period” means the 16 week review period, the 6 month review period or the 12 month review period.”

<p>This amendment is consequential on Amendment 223.</p>

249

Schedule 27, page 283, line 8, at end insert—<br> “(f) matters relating to requirements about special consideration for land of community value in planning applications affecting an area of land of community value.”

<p>This amendment would allow the Secretary of State to create guidance about special consideration for land of community value in planning applications affecting an area of land of community value.</p>

237

Clause 61, page 62, line 20, at end insert—<br> “(8) Subsection (9) applies to any sum received by the Office by way of penalty under—<br> (a) paragraph 2A of Schedule 1B (penalties against external registration body), or<br> (b) arrangements made for the purposes of paragraph 10 of Schedule 1C (penalties against registered local audit provider),<br> <span class="wrapped">including any interest.</span><br> (9) The Office—<br> (a) must pay the sum to the Secretary of State, but<br> (b) may deduct any costs incurred by it in connection with the imposition or enforcement of the penalty, so far as those costs are not otherwise recoverable.”

<p>This amendment makes provision about the destination of penalties enabled by Amendments 238 and 240.</p>

50

Schedule 28, page 246, line 8, at end insert—<br> “(1A) The Secretary of State may invite or direct a principal authority to make a proposal that there should be more than one single-tier local authority for an area which currently consists of—<br> (a) the area of a single authority, or<br> (b) one or more eligible areas.”

<p>This amendment would allow the Secretary of State to invite or direct an authority so split into more than one single-tier authorities.</p>

51

Schedule 28, page 246, line 21, at end insert—<br> “(4A) An invitation or direction under subsection (1A) may—<br> (a) be made in such a way that the authority may choose which eligible area or areas should form the proposed area of each new single-tier local authority;<br> (b) specify which eligible areas should form the proposed area of each new single-tier local authority.”

<p>This amendment is related to Amendment 50.</p>

16

Clause 62, page 65, line 17, leave out from “acting” to end, and insert “who—<br> (a) are wholly independent of the Local Audit Office, and<br> (b) possess appropriate expertise.<br> (2) The Secretary of State must approve any appointment made for the purposes of subsection (2), and may only do so when they are satisfied that the person to be appointed satisfies the criteria specified in that subsection.”

<p>This amendment makes provision about the independence of persons appointed to scrutinise local authority audits.</p>

238

Schedule 29, page 297, line 17, at end insert—<br> <i class="text-centre">“Financial penalties</i><br> 2A <span class="sub-para subparagraph"><span class="sub-para-num">(1)</span><span class="sub-para-text">If the Local Audit Office considers that an external registration body has failed to comply with a requirement under—</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(a)</span><span class="sub-para-text">this Act, or</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(b)</span><span class="sub-para-text">an agreement under section 6B(5),</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num"></span><span class="sub-para-text">the Office may impose a financial penalty on the body.</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(2)</span><span class="sub-para-text">A financial penalty is imposed by giving the body a written notice requiring the body to pay the Office a financial penalty of a sum specified in the notice.</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(3)</span><span class="sub-para-text">Such a notice must—</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(a)</span><span class="sub-para-text">explain the Office’s reasons for imposing the penalty, and</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(b)</span><span class="sub-para-text">specify the time by which, and manner in which, the penalty must be paid.</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(4)</span><span class="sub-para-text">An external registration body must, as soon as practicable after the end of a financial year, notify the Office of its total income in that year from fees charged under section 6A(5).</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(5)</span><span class="sub-para-text">The amount of a penalty imposed on a body under this paragraph may not exceed 30% of the sum last notified by the body under sub-paragraph (4).</span></span><br> <i class="text-centre">Directions and penalties: procedure etc</i><br> 2B <span class="sub-para subparagraph"><span class="sub-para-num">(1)</span><span class="sub-para-text">Before giving a direction under paragraph 2 or imposing a penalty under paragraph 2A, the Local Audit Office must—</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(a)</span><span class="sub-para-text">give the body a notice of intent, and</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(b)</span><span class="sub-para-text">consider any representations made by the body in response to (and in accordance with) that notice.</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(2)</span><span class="sub-para-text">A notice of intent is a notice that—</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(a)</span><span class="sub-para-text">states the Office’s intention to give the direction or impose the penalty,</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(b)</span><span class="sub-para-text">sets out the intended terms of the direction or of the notice imposing the penalty,</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(c)</span><span class="sub-para-text">explains the Office’s reasons for intending to give the direction or impose the penalty, and</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(d)</span><span class="sub-para-text">specifies the time by which, and manner in which, representations may be made.</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(3)</span><span class="sub-para-text">Where the Office has given a direction under paragraph 2 or imposed a penalty under paragraph 2A, the Office may by written notice given to that body—</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(a)</span><span class="sub-para-text">cancel the direction or penalty, or</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(b)</span><span class="sub-para-text">vary the direction, or the notice imposing the penalty, it in any way that does not make it more onerous.</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(4)</span><span class="sub-para-text">The Office must publish—</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(a)</span><span class="sub-para-text">a direction under paragraph 2,</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(b)</span><span class="sub-para-text">a notice imposing a penalty under paragraph 2A, and</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(c)</span><span class="sub-para-text">any notice cancelling or varying such a direction or notice.</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(5)</span><span class="sub-para-text">But it must do so only after the direction or penalty can no longer be cancelled or varied on appeal (ignoring any possibility of an appeal out of time).</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(6)</span><span class="sub-para-text">If a penalty imposed under paragraph 2A is not paid in time—</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(a)</span><span class="sub-para-text">the penalty (or the unpaid part of it) carries interest at the rate for the time being specified in section 17 of the Judgments Act 1838;</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(b)</span><span class="sub-para-text">the Office may recover the penalty (or the unpaid part of it), with the interest, as a debt.</span></span><br> <i class="text-centre">Directions and penalties: appeals</i><br> 2C <span class="sub-para subparagraph"><span class="sub-para-num">(1)</span><span class="sub-para-text">An external registration body may appeal to the High Court against a direction given to it under paragraph 2 or a penalty imposed on it under paragraph 2A.</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(2)</span><span class="sub-para-text">The grounds on which an appeal may be brought are—</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(a)</span><span class="sub-para-text">that the failure of compliance on the grounds of which the direction was given or the penalty was imposed did not occur, or</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(b)</span><span class="sub-para-text">that any of the following is unreasonable—</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(i)</span><span class="sub-para-text">the decision to give the direction or impose the penalty;</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(ii)</span><span class="sub-para-text">any of the terms of the direction;</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(iii)</span><span class="sub-para-text">the amount of the penalty, or the time or manner of its payment.</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(3)</span><span class="sub-para-text">If satisfied that any of those grounds is made out, the court must allow the appeal and do whichever of the following it considers appropriate—</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(a)</span><span class="sub-para-text">cancel the direction or penalty, or</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(b)</span><span class="sub-para-text">vary the direction or the notice imposing the penalty.</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(4)</span><span class="sub-para-text">Otherwise, the court must dismiss the appeal.</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(5)</span><span class="sub-para-text">The court may—</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(a)</span><span class="sub-para-text">make an interim order suspending the effect of a direction or penalty appealed against under this paragraph;</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(b)</span><span class="sub-para-text">if it allows an appeal under this paragraph against a penalty, make any order as to interest that it considers appropriate (including an order varying the effect of paragraph 4(6)(a)).</span></span><br> <i class="text-centre">Compliance orders by the court</i><br> 2D <span class="sub-para subparagraph"><span class="sub-para-num">(1)</span><span class="sub-para-text">This paragraph applies if the High Court is satisfied, on an application by the Local Audit Office, that an external registration body has failed to comply with a requirement under—</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(a)</span><span class="sub-para-text">this Act, or</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(b)</span><span class="sub-para-text">an agreement under section 6B(5).</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(2)</span><span class="sub-para-text">The court may order the body to take steps that the court considers will secure that the requirement in question is complied with.</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(3)</span><span class="sub-para-text">Such a step—</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(a)</span><span class="sub-para-text">must be one that the body has the power to take;</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(b)</span><span class="sub-para-text">may consist of not doing something.</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(4)</span><span class="sub-para-text">This court may not make an order under this paragraph in respect of the requirement to comply with a direction under paragraph 2 unless it is satisfied that the failure of compliance on the ground of which the direction was given did in fact occur.”</span></span>

<p>This amendment empowers the Local Audit Office to take enforcement action against an external registration body if it fails to comply with its duties.</p>

239

Schedule 29, page 301, line 28, at end insert—<br> “(c) arrangements for the imposition of sanctions in respect of breaches that are established, and<br> (d) registration rules and lead partner rules designed to secure that providers and lead partners are bound by any sanctions.”

<p>This amendment and Amendment 240 require the body maintaining the register of local audit providers to put in place a system of sanctions, including financial penalties, against registered providers and their lead partners.</p>

240

Schedule 29, page 301, line 30, at end insert—<br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(3)</span><span class="sub-para-text">The available sanctions must include financial penalties.</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(4)</span><span class="sub-para-text">The arrangements and rules must allow for appeals to be made to a person who will determine the appeal independently of the maker of the decision appealed against.</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(5)</span><span class="sub-para-text">The arrangements and rules must allow for the Local Audit Office to be able—</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(a)</span><span class="sub-para-text">to determine that a particular case raises or appears to raise important issues affecting the public interest, and</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(b)</span><span class="sub-para-text">to assume enforcement responsibility in a case in which it has made such a determination.</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(6)</span><span class="sub-para-text">For the purposes of sub-paragraph (5), the Office assumes enforcement responsibility if it assumes responsibility for the final decision (subject to any appeal) as to—</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(a)</span><span class="sub-para-text">whether the requirement or rule in question has been breached, and</span></span><br> <span class="sub-para subparagraph sub-para-indented"><span class="sub-para-num">(b)</span><span class="sub-para-text">if so, the sanction to be imposed.”</span></span>

<p>See the explanatory statement for Amendment 239.</p>

18

Clause 66, page 70, after line 28 insert—<br> “(4A) A Local Audit Office may make arrangements about—<br> (a) the membership of an audit committee;<br> (b) the appointment of the members; and<br> (c) the conduct and practices of the committee.”

<p>This amendment removes the role of the Secretary of State in appointing audit committees and provides LAOs with the ability to oversee the membership and work of audit committees.</p>

17

Clause 66, page 70, leave out from beginning of line 29 to end of line 7 on page 71

<p>This amendment removes the role of the Secretary of State in overseeing the membership of audit committees.</p>

362

Clause 66, page 70, line 31, at end insert—<br> “(c) the training of members newly appointed to an audit committee.”

<p>This amendment would require the provision of training for all new members of an audit committee.</p>

241

Schedule 30, page 311, line 10, at end insert—<br> “(b) for “body by a relevant authority” substitute “Office or body by a health service body”.”

<p>This amendment makes a consequential amendment that was missing from the Bill as introduced.</p>

242

Schedule 30, page 316, line 28, at end insert—<br> <i class="text-centre">“Offences of deception etc</i><br> <b>32I</b> <b>False or misleading information</b><br> (1) It is an offence for a person knowingly or recklessly to provide information that is false, misleading or deceptive in a material way—<br> (a) for the purposes of, or in connection with, an application under the local audit provisions, or<br> (b) in purported compliance with any requirement having effect under those provisions.<br> (2) In subsection (1), “the local audit provisions” means—<br> (a) Parts 2A to 5A of this Act (including any regulations under any of those Parts),<br> (b) an agreement under section 6B(5), and<br> (c) registration rules within the meaning of paragraph 3 of Schedule 1C.<br> (3) A person who commits an offence under this section is liable—<br> (a) on summary conviction, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding the general limit in a magistrates’ court or a fine (or both);<br> (b) on conviction on indictment, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 2 years or a fine (or both).<br> <b>32J</b> <b>Wrongful holding out</b><br> (1) It is an offence for a person who is not a registered local audit provider to—<br> (a) describe themselves as a registered local audit provider, or<br> (b) hold themselves out so as to indicate, or be reasonably understood to indicate, that they are a registered local audit provider.<br> (2) It is an offence for a person who is not an external registration body to—<br> (a) describe themselves as an external registration body, or<br> (b) hold themselves out so as to indicate, or be reasonably understood to indicate, that they are an external registration body.<br> (3) It is an offence for a person who is not a recognised qualifying body to—<br> (a) describe themselves as a recognised qualifying body, or<br> (b) hold themselves out so as to indicate, or be reasonably understood to indicate, that they are a recognised qualifying body.<br> (4) A person who commits an offence under this section is liable on summary conviction to imprisonment for a term not exceeding the maximum term for summary offences or a fine (or both).<br> (5) In subsection (4), “the maximum term for summary offences” means—<br> (a) if the offence is committed before the time when section 281(5) of the Criminal Justice Act 2003 comes into force, six months;<br> (b) if the offence is committed after that time, 51 weeks.”

<p>This amendment creates offences, similar to those currently provided in the Companies Act, about misleading conduct in the context of the new local audit regime.</p>

301

Page 72, line 20, leave out Clause 71

<p>This amendment removes the ban on upward only rent review clauses.</p>

302

Schedule 31, page 324, line 15, leave out lines 15 to 23 and insert—<br> “(2) A tenant must be notified of—<br> (a) the method by which a rent review is conducted, and<br> (b) the proposed frequency of rent reviews.<br> (3) The rent amount in a rental agreement may be defined as the reference amount only if it has been agreed as such by all parties to the agreement.<br> (4) An index rent review should allow for rent amount increases which are greater than the any increased in the index in the period over which the review has occurred.<br> (5) Any party to a rental contract is permitted to start a rent review process.<br> (6) A rental agreement may not include provisions which—<br> (a) prevent a rent review during the course of the agreement, or<br> (b) allow for a change in rent amount without consent from all parties to the agreement.”

<p>This amendment would remove the provision for preventing rental amounts from being higher than the reference amount, and create new requirements for rental agreements with a rental amount that is higher than the reference amount.</p>

NC9

To move the following Clause—<br> <b>“Review of audit and reporting arrangements at Secretary of State’s request</b><br> In the Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014, after section 33A (inserted by section 66) insert—<br> <b>“33B</b> <b>Review of audit and reporting arrangements at Secretary of State’s request</b><br> (1) If requested to do so by the Secretary of State, the Local Audit Office must—<br> (a) carry out a review of a relevant authority’s audit and reporting arrangements, and<br> (b) report the findings of the review to the authority and the Secretary of State.<br> (2) An authority’s “audit and reporting arrangements” are the arrangements it has (or recently had) in place for the purposes of—<br> (a) enabling it to discharge its functions under this Act, or<br> (b) enabling a local auditor to discharge its functions in relation to the authority.<br> (3) A request by the Secretary of State under this section—<br> (a) may require or permit the review to be limited to certain aspects of the authority’s audit and reporting arrangements;<br> (b) must specify the time by which the Office is to submit its report;<br> (c) may be varied or withdrawn by notice to the Office.<br> (4) Section 22 (right to documents and information) applies in relation to the Office and its functions under this section as it applies in relation to a local auditor and its functions under this Act.<br> (5) But section 23 (offences of obstruction and non-compliance) does not apply in relation to section 22 as applied by subsection (4) (“the applied section 22”).<br> (6) If the High Court is satisfied, on an application by the Office, that any person has—<br> (a) obstructed the exercise of any power conferred by the applied section 22, or<br> (b) failed to comply with any requirement of the applied section 22,<br> <span class="wrapped">it may order the person to take such steps as it considers will remedy the obstruction or non-compliance.</span><br> (7) The Secretary of State must publish a summary of any findings reported under this section.””

NC2

To move the following Clause—<br> <b>“Policy delivery in areas of competence</b><br> (1) Any function of a mayoral combined authority or mayoral combined county authority which—<br> (a) relates to an area of competence, and<br> (b) is not a mayoral function exercisable solely by the mayor<br> <span class="wrapped">must be exercised by or under the direct authority of the constituent members of that authority.</span><br> (2) No person may be appointed to exercise any function that relates to making or delivering policy relating to an area of competence unless that person is an elected member of—<br> (a) the relevant strategic authority, or<br> (b) a constituent council within the relevant strategic authority.<br> (3) Nothing in this section is to be taking as preventing the appointment of staff by the strategic authority or its elected members for the purposes of administrative, advisory or technical support for the exercise of its functions.<br> (4) For the purposes of this section, “constituent members” means any elected representative who is —<br> (a) appointed by a constituent council to be a member of the mayoral combined authority or mayoral combined county authority;<br> (b) any person acting in the place of a person appointed under paragraph (a).”

<p>This new clause provides that any policy delivery or development relating to an area of competence in a strategic authority is carried out by an elected representative.</p>

NC3

To move the following Clause—<br> <b>“Duty to ensure public trust and financial transparency</b><br> (1) The mayor for the area of a combined authority or combined county authority must take reasonable steps to ensure that information regarding the authority’s financial affairs, including its annual budget, significant expenditure, and financial performance, is made accessible to local communities in a clear and understandable manner.<br> (2) The mayor must publish a policy setting out how the combined authority or combined county authority will engage with local communities on its financial priorities and major spending decisions, and review this policy periodically.”

<p>This new clause requires mayors of CAs and CCAs to ensure that financial information is accessible and understandable to local communities.</p>

NC4

To move the following Clause—<br> <b>“Funding for Local Authority governance reorganisation</b><br> The Secretary of State has a duty to ensure that local authorities are adequately funded for any purposes relating to the reorganisation of cabinet governance structures that are required or enabled by this Act.”

<p>This new clause would require the Secretary of State to ensure funding is available for any rearranging of councils’ governance models.</p>

NC5

To move the following Clause—<br> <b>“Resource and support for local authority implementation of the Act</b><br> (1) The Secretary of State has a duty to ensure that relevant authorities are provided with the resources and support necessary in order to carry out any functions conferred on, or required of, them by virtue of this Act.<br> (2) Any resources and support provided by the Secretary of State must be sufficient to ensure that there is no delay to the holding of any future local elections resulting from the implementation of, or delay to the implementation of, this Act.”

<p>This new clause would ensure local authorities are provided with the resources and support they need to deliver the content of this legislation with specific regard to preventing any further delays to future local elections.</p>

NC6

To move the following Clause—<br> <b>“Councillors: proportional representation vote system</b><br> (1) The Secretary of State may by regulations introduce a proportional representation vote system in elections of local authority councillors.<br> (2) The regulations in subsection (1) are subject to the affirmative procedure.”

<p>This new clause would allow the Secretary of State to introduce a proportional representation voting system for local authority councillors.</p>

NC7