# English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act 2026, Paragraph 18

Extent: E+W

In section 579 (general interpretation), in subsection (1), after the definition of “regulations” insert—
““relevant authority” means—
(a) the Greater London Authority,
(b) a local authority in England,
(c) a combined authority established under Part 6 of the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009, or
(d) a combined county authority established under Chapter 1 of Part 2 of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023.”

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2026/23/schedule/13/paragraph/18 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/english-devolution-and-community-empowerment-act-2026/schedule-13/paragraph-18
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