Regulation 4 Local authorities: steps before making proposals

(1)

Before making any proposal under section 2 of the Act a local authority must comply with this regulation.

(2)

The authority must have regard to the guidance that the Secretary of State has issued under section 5(5) of the Act.

(3)

The authority must also—

(a)

establish or recognise a panel of representatives of local persons constituted in accordance with regulation 5,

(b)

consult the panel about any proposal, and

(c)

try to reach agreement with the panel about proposals.