# English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act 2026, Paragraph 4: Acquisition of land

Extent: E+W

In section 9—
(a) in subsection (1), after “HCA” insert “or a strategic authority outside London”;
(b) in subsection (2), after “HCA” insert “or a strategic authority outside London”;
(c) after subsection (5) insert—
“(5A) Section 9A makes provision about the exercise of the function conferred by subsection (2) on strategic authorities outside London.”;
(d) in subsection (6), after “HCA” insert “or a strategic authority”.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2026/23/schedule/18/paragraph/4 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/english-devolution-and-community-empowerment-act-2026/schedule-18/paragraph-4
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