# The Cheshire and Warrington Combined Authority Order 2026, Article 8: Local transport functions under the Transport Act 1985


(1) Subject to paragraph (2), the following functions of the constituent councils specified in the Transport Act 1985 are exercisable by the Combined Authority in relation to the Area concurrently with the constituent councils—
(a) section 63 (functions of local councils with respect to passenger transport in areas other than integrated transport areas and passenger transport areas),
(b) section 71 (exemption for councils running small bus undertakings),
(c) section 81(2) and (5) (provision, maintenance and operation of bus stations), and
(d) sections 106 (grants for transport facilities and services) and 106A (grants for bus services).
(2) Any exercise of the functions mentioned in paragraph (1)(d) requires the consent of each constituent council in whose area it is proposed that the functions are to be exercised.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukdsi/2026/9780348277913/article/8 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/draft-cheshire-and-warrington-combined-authority-order-2026/article-8
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