Section 113ZC Relevant consenting authorities in relation to orders under section 107F1

(1)

The “relevant consenting authorities” in relation to an order under section 107 to dissolve or abolish a combined authority means—

(a)

a majority of the relevant councils;

(b)

if the combined authority that is to be abolished is a mayoral combined authority, the mayor of that authority.

(2)

The “relevant councils” for the purposes of this section are—

(a)

a county council whose area, or part of whose area, is within the area of the combined authority;

(b)

a unitary district council whose area is within the area of the combined authority.

Annotations

F1: Ss. 113ZA-113ZC inserted (29.4.2026 except so far as it relates to Sch. 1 paras. 18, 39) by English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act 2026 (c. 23), s. 108(1)(3), Sch. 1 para. 20 (with s. 102)

F1: Pt. 6 Ch. 2 heading inserted (29.4.2026) by English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act 2026 (c. 23), ss. 15(2)(b), 108(1)(3) (with s. 102)