Paragraph 18 I1

In section 579 (general interpretation), in subsection (1), after the definition of “regulations” insert—

• ““relevant authority” means—

  1. (a)

     the Greater London Authority,

  2. (b)

     a local authority in England,

  3. (c)

     a combined authority established under Part 6 of the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009, or

  4. (d)

     a combined county authority established under Chapter 1 of Part 2 of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023.”