# English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act 2026, Paragraph 4: Research and collection of information

Extent: E+W

(1) Section 88 of LGA 1985 is amended in accordance with this paragraph.
(2) After subsection (13A) insert—
“(13B) Whether or not a scheme is made under this section, a combined authority or CCA have power to exercise any of the functions described in subsection (1)(a) and (b).
(13C) In the application of subsection (13B) in relation to a combined authority or CCA, paragraphs (a) and (b) of subsection (1) have effect with the substitution of “the area of the combined authority or CCA” for “that area”.”
(3) In subsection (14), after “subsection (13) above” insert “, or a combined authority or CCA,”.

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