# English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act 2026, Paragraph 2: Power to create combined fire and rescue authorities

Extent: E+W

(1) Section 2 is amended in accordance with this paragraph.
(2) In subsection (2) for “only if it appears” substitute “only if condition A or B is met.
“(2A) Condition A: it appears”.
(3) After subsection (2A) (created by sub-paragraph (2) above) insert—
“(2B) Condition B: the scheme—
(a) is made in consequence of an order under section 1A, and
(b) provides for a combined area that is wholly in England and is outside Greater London.
(2C) Subsections (3) to (5), (8)(a), (9)(a), (c) and (d) do not apply to a scheme made where condition B is met.”
(4) After subsection (11) insert—
“(11A) This section is subject to section 1(2A).”

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2026/23/schedule/25/paragraph/2 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/english-devolution-and-community-empowerment-act-2026/schedule-25/paragraph-2
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