Section 40D Responding to a collaboration requestF1

(1)

In a case where a collaboration request is made to mayor B, the mayor must—

(a)

consider the collaboration request and decide how to respond,

(b)

set out the response in writing,

(c)

give the response to mayor A, and

(d)

publish, in such manner as the mayor thinks appropriate, the response.

(2)

In considering the collaboration request and deciding how to respond, mayor B must have regard to the economic, social and environmental well-being of some or all of the people who live or work in mayor B’s area.

(3)

If mayor B decides not to agree to the collaboration request, or any part of it, mayor B must—

(a)

give the reasons for that decision, and

(b)

include the reasons in the response to mayor A.

(4)

Mayors to whom collaboration requests are made must have regard to any guidance issued by the Secretary of State in exercising the powers, and complying with the duties, under this section.

Annotations

Textual amendments

F1: Ss. 40C-40E inserted (29.6.2026) by English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act 2026 (c. 23), ss. 23(3), 108(5) (with s. 102)

Notes on Collaboration

Textual amendments

F1: S. 40B and cross-heading inserted (29.4.2026 for specified purposes, 29.6.2026 in so far as not already in force) by English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act 2026 (c. 23), ss. 22(5), 108(1)(5) (with s. 102)