# English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act 2026, Paragraph 4

Extent: E+W

In section 105 (constitution and functions: local authority functions generally)—
(a) in subsection (3A)—
(i) in the opening words, for “a combined authority” substitute “an existing combined authority”;
(ii) in paragraph (a), omit “(as defined by section 104(11))”;
(iii) in paragraph (b), omit “in the case of an order in relation to an existing combined authority,”;
(b) after subsection (3A) insert—
“(3AA) Subsection (3A) does not apply where a proposal for the making of the order has been submitted to the Secretary of State in accordance with section 112A (proposal for changes to existing combined arrangements - locally led).”;
(c) in subsection (3B), after “is” insert “also”.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2026/23/schedule/1/paragraph/4 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/english-devolution-and-community-empowerment-act-2026/schedule-1/paragraph-4
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