Explanatory note

These Regulations make transitional and saving provision in connection with the coming into force of the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act 2026 (c. 23) (“the 2026 Act”). Regulation 2 sets out that the amendments made by section 4 of and Schedule 1 to that Act do not apply in relation to any local government area in respect of which a consultation has been conducted by the Secretary of State under section 46(3) (requirements in connection with establishment of CCA) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023 (c. 55) before the passing of the 2026 Act.

Regulation 3 provides that amendments made to the definition of functional bodies in section 424(1) of the Greater London Authority Act 1999 by paragraph 20(7) of Part 2 of Schedule 20 to the 2026 Act do not apply for the purposes of section 44 of the Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 or section 23 of the Local Government Act 2003.

An impact assessment has been produced for the 2026 Act. No, or no significant, impact on business, charities or the public or voluntary sector is foreseen. Copies can be obtained at https://bills.parliament.uk/publications/63710/documents/7405 or from the Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government at 2 Marsham Street, London SW1P 4DF.