# English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act 2026, Paragraph 6: Local Government Act 1972

Extent: E+W

(1) Section 101 of LGA 1972 (arrangements for discharge of functions by local authorities) is amended in accordance with this paragraph.
(2) For subsection (1D) substitute—
“(1D) A combined authority may not arrange for the discharge of a function under subsection (1) if, or to the extent that, the function is a mayoral function of a mayor for the area of the authority unless a mayor for the area of the authority has given the authority written consent for the function to be so discharged.
(1DA) If a mayor for the area of the authority notifies the authority of withdrawal of the consent (whether the consent was given by that mayor or a predecessor), the arrangements made under subsection (1) for the discharge of the function cease to have effect; but that does not affect anything already done under the arrangements.”
(3) For subsection (1F) substitute—
“(1F) A combined county authority may not arrange for the discharge of a function under subsection (1) if, or to the extent that, the function is a mayoral function of a mayor for the area of the authority unless a mayor for the area of the authority has given the authority written consent for the function to be so discharged.
(1FA) If a mayor for the area of the authority notifies the authority of withdrawal of the consent (whether the consent was given by that mayor or a predecessor), the arrangements made under subsection (1) for the discharge of the function cease to have effect; but that does not affect anything already done under the arrangements.”

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2026/23/schedule/2/paragraph/6 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/english-devolution-and-community-empowerment-act-2026/schedule-2/paragraph-6
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