# The Birmingham East Mayoral Development Corporation (Establishment) Order 2026, Introduction: Introductory text


URBAN DEVELOPMENT, ENGLAND
Made at 11.45 a.m. on 14th April 2026
Laid before Parliament at 4.30 p.m. on 14th April 2026
Coming into force 11th May 2026
The Secretary of State makes this Order in exercise of the powers conferred by section 198 of the Localism Act 2011 (“the 2011 Act”) as modified by article 13 of, and Schedule 4 to the West Midlands Combined Authority (Functions and Amendment) Order 2017 (“the 2017 Order”). The Combined Authority has notified the Secretary of State of the designation of a Mayoral development area and of the name to be given to the Corporation for the area, pursuant to section 197(6)(b) and (c) of the 2011 Act as modified by article 13 of, and Schedule 4 to, the 2017 Order.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2026/405/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/birmingham-east-mayoral-development-corporation-establishment-order-2026/introduction
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