Paragraph 176 Local Transport Act 2008 (c. 26)I1

After section 89A insert—

“Transfer of functions of combined county authority

89B

(1)

The Secretary of State may by order transfer functions of a combined county authority established under section 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023 to an ITA.

(2)

An order under this section may only be made in relation to functions that—

(a)

relate to transport, and

(b)

are exercisable by the combined county authority in relation to an area that becomes, or becomes part of, the ITA’s integrated transport area by virtue of an order under this Part.”