Article 3 Additional categories of authority

before the definition of “English local authority” insert—

• ““2006 Order” means the Local Authorities (Categorisation) (England) Order 2006^f1;

• “2009 Order” means the Local Authorities’ Plans and Strategies (Disapplication) (England) (Amendment) Order 2009^f2;

• “3 stars authority” means an English local authority categorised as 3 stars by reason of an order made by the Secretary of State under section 99(4) of the Local Government Act 2003;

• “4 stars authority” means an English local authority categorised as 4 stars by reason of an order made by the Secretary of State under section 99(4) of the Local Government Act 2003;”.