Paragraph 3 The Local Government and Rating Act 1997

Section 9 of the Local Government and Rating Act 1997 (reviews of parishes by local authorities) (“the 1997 Act”)^f1 is amended as follows.

In subsection (3), omit the words from “and” to the end.

After subsection (3) insert—

“(3A)

Where the council make recommendations under subsection (3) they must also make proposals to the Electoral Commission for the electoral arrangements for the new parish council.”

In subsection (4), insert after “mentioned in subsection (3),” “or make the proposals mentioned in subsection (3A),”.

In subsection (5), for the words “include recommendations” substitute “make proposals to the Electoral Commission”.

In subsection (6), for the words “include a recommendation” substitute “make proposals to the Electoral Commission”.