# The Combined Authorities (Mayoral Elections) (Amendment) Order 2026, Introduction: Introductory text


LOCAL GOVERNMENT, ENGLAND
Made 17th June 2026
Coming into force 18th June 2026
The Secretary of State makes this Order in exercise of the powers conferred by sections 114 (1) and (3) and 117 (1A) of, and paragraph 12 of Schedule 5B to, the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009 (“the 2009 Act”) and section 252 (1) and (2) of, and paragraph 12 of Schedule 2 to, the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023 (“the 2023 Act”).
The Secretary of State has consulted the Electoral Commission about this Order in accordance with paragraph 12(4) of Schedule 5B to the 2009 Act and paragraph 12(4) of Schedule 2 to the 2023 Act.
In accordance with section 117(2) of the 2009 Act and section 252(4) of the 2023 Act, a draft of this Order has been laid before and approved by resolution of each House of Parliament.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2026/652/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/combined-authorities-mayoral-elections-amendment-order-2026/introduction
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