# The Cumbria Combined Authority Order 2026, Article 2: Interpretation


In this Order—
“the 1989 Act” means the Local Government and Housing Act 1989;
“the 2000 Act” means the Transport Act 2000;
“the 2003 Act” means the Local Government Act 2003;
“the 2009 Act” means the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009;
“the Area” means the area consisting of the areas of the constituent councils;
“the Combined Authority” means the Cumbria Combined Authority as established by article 3;
“constituent councils” means Cumberland Council and Westmorland and Furness Council;
“election for the return of the mayor” means an election held pursuant to article 6;
“the mayor” means the mayor for the Area;
“member” is to be interpreted in accordance with paragraph 1(3) of the Schedule.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukdsi/2026/9780348277906/article/2 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/draft-cumbria-combined-authority-order-2026/article-2
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