Section 1 Strategic authoritiesI1

England and Wales

(1)

This section sets out the meaning of “strategic authority” and other related expressions for the purposes of this Act.

Strategic authorities

(2)

“Strategic authority” means—

(a)

a single foundation strategic authority,

(b)

a combined foundation strategic authority, or

(c)

a mayoral strategic authority, including an established mayoral strategic authority.

Foundation strategic authorities

(3)

“Single foundation strategic authority” means—

(a)

a unitary district council, or

(b)

a county council,

which is designated under section 3.

(4)

“Combined foundation strategic authority” means—

(a)

a non-mayoral combined authority, or

(b)

a non-mayoral combined county authority.

Mayoral strategic authorities

(5)

“Mayoral strategic authority” means—

(a)

a mayoral combined authority,

(b)

a mayoral combined county authority, or

(c)

the GLA.

Established mayoral strategic authorities

(6)

A mayoral strategic authority is “established” if it is—

(a)

a mayoral combined authority which is designated under section 106B of LDEDCA 2009,

(b)

a mayoral combined county authority which is designated under section 25A of LURA 2023, or

(c)

the GLA.

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