Section 32B Secretary of State guidance on local growth plansF1

(1)

The Secretary of State may issue guidance to mayoral CCAs in relation to local growth plans under section 32A.

(2)

A mayoral CCA must have regard to any such guidance in exercising their functions.

(3)

The guidance may include (but is not limited to) guidance about—

(a)

who the CCA might consult when preparing or revising the plan;

(b)

information to be included in the plan under section 32A(2) or the plan as revised;

(c)

the process for agreeing priorities for the economic growth of the area with the Secretary of State for the purposes of section 32A(2)(b);

(d)

the circumstances in which the CCA may revise or replace the plan;

(e)

the ways in which the CCA may have regard to the plan when exercising its other functions.

Annotations

F1: Ss. 32A, 32B 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), s. 108(1)(5), Sch. 22 para. 1(3) (with s. 102)