Paragraph 12 I1

Section 121 (interpretation) is amended in accordance with this paragraph.

In subsection (1), at the appropriate place insert—

• ““CCA” means a combined county authority established under Chapter 1 of Part 2 of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023;

• “combined authority” means a combined authority established under Part 6 of the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009;

• “district council or county council that is a strategic authority” means a district council or county council that is designated as a single foundation strategic authority under section 3 of the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act 2026;”.

After subsection (3) insert—

“(3A)

In this Part a reference to education within strategic authorities’ remit under this Part is a reference to—

(a)

education falling within section 86(1A)(a), and

(b)

organised leisure-time occupation in connection with such education.

(3B)

In this Part a reference to training within strategic authorities’ remit under this Part is a reference to—

(a)

training falling within section 86(1A)(b)), and

(b)

organised leisure-time occupation in connection with such training.”