# English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act 2026, Paragraph 23: Use and development of consecrated land and burial grounds

Extent: E+W

In section 240 (provisions supplemental to sections 238 and 239 (which provide for the use and development of consecrated land and burial grounds)), after subsection (3) insert—
“(4) In sections 238 and 239 “relevant acquisition or appropriation” also includes an acquisition made by a combined authority or CCA under this Part or compulsorily under any other enactment, or an appropriation by a combined authority or CCA for planning purposes.”

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