Section 1D Ministerial power to require reconsiderationF1

Subsections (2) to (4) apply where, under section 1B(5) or section 1C(3), a local authority publicises a decision not to submit a proposed designation to the Scottish Ministers under section 1B(6)(c) (“the decision”).

The Scottish Ministers may require the local authority to reconsider the decision.

If the Scottish Ministers make a requirement under subsection (2), the local authority must, within the period of 3 months beginning with the day on which the requirement is made—

If the local authority confirms the decision, it must notify the Scottish Ministers of its reasons for confirming the decision.