Section 97 Review by authorities: new EPBI1

(1)

Any two or more of the authorities to whom this section applies may undertake a review of the effectiveness and efficiency of arrangements to promote economic development and regeneration within the area covered by the review (“the review area”).

(2)

This section applies to—

(a)

a county council in England;

(b)

a district council in England.

(3)

Where the review is being undertaken by a county council, the review area must include—

(a)

the areas of one or more district councils that are within the area of the county council, or

(b)

if there are no such areas, the area of the county council.

(4)

Where the review is being undertaken by a district council, the review area must include the area of the district council.

(5)

The review area may also include the area of any county council or district council in England not undertaking the review.

Annotations

Commencement

I1: S. 97 in force at 17.12.2009 by S.I. 2009/3318, art. 2(a)

Notes on Chapter 1

Textual amendments

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