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The English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act 2026 (Consequential Amendments and Revocations) (England) Regulations 2026

S.I. 2026/519 · Made 14 May 2026

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LOCAL GOVERNMENT, ENGLAND

TRANSPORT, ENGLAND

EDUCATION, ENGLAND

Made at 12.06 p.m. on 14th May 2026

Laid before Parliament at 3.00 p.m. on 14th May 2026

Coming into force 4th June 2026

The Secretary of State makes these Regulations in exercise of the powers conferred by sections 103(1) and 105(2) of the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act 2026f1.

Annotations to the whole text

Footnotes

f1

2026 c. 23.

Contents

  1. Part 1: Introductory
  2. 1Citation, commencement and extent
  3. Part 2: Amendments and revocations relating to the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority
  4. 2Amendment of the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority Order 2017
  5. 3Revocation of the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority (Adult Education Functions) Order 2018
  6. Part 3: Amendments relating to the Devon and Torbay Combined County Authority
  7. 4Amendment of the Devon and Torbay Combined County Authority Regulations 2025
  8. Part 4: Amendments and revocations relating to the East Midlands Combined County Authority
  9. 5Amendment of the East Midlands Combined County Authority Regulations 2024
  10. 6Amendment of the Combined Authorities (Borrowing) and East Midlands Combined County Authority (Borrowing and Functions) (Amendment) Regulations 2025
  11. 7Revocation of the East Midlands Combined County Authority (Adult Education Functions) Regulations 2025
  12. Part 5: Amendments relating to the Greater Lincolnshire Combined County Authority
  13. 8Amendment of the Greater Lincolnshire Combined County Authority Regulations 2025
  14. Part 6: Amendments relating to the Greater Manchester Combined Authority
  15. 9Amendment of the Greater Manchester Combined Authority Order 2011
  16. 10Amendment of the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (Functions and Amendment) Order 2016
  17. 11Amendment of the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (Functions and Amendment) Order 2017
  18. 12Amendment of the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (Adult Education Functions) Order 2018
  19. 13Amendment of Greater Manchester Combined Authority (Functions and Amendment) Order 2019
  20. Part 7: Amendments relating to the Hull and East Yorkshire Combined Authority
  21. 14Amendment of the Hull and East Yorkshire Combined Authority Order 2025
  22. Part 8: Amendments relating to the Lancashire Combined County Authority
  23. 15Amendment of the Lancashire Combined County Authority Regulations 2025
  24. Part 9: Amendments and revocations relating to the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority
  25. 16Amendment of the Halton, Knowsley, Liverpool, St Helens, Sefton and Wirral Combined Authority Order 2014
  26. 17Amendment of the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority (Functions and Amendment) Order 2017
  27. 18Revocation of the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority (Adult Education Functions) Order 2018
  28. Part 10: Amendments relating to the North East Mayoral Combined Authority
  29. 19Amendment of the North East Mayoral Combined Authority (Establishment and Functions) Order 2024
  30. Part 11: Amendments relating to the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority
  31. 20Amendment of the Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham and Sheffield Combined Authority Order 2014
  32. 21Amendment of the Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham and Sheffield Combined Authority (Functions and Amendment) Order 2020
  33. Part 12: Amendments and revocations relating to the Tees Valley Combined Authority
  34. 22Amendment of the Tees Valley Combined Authority Order 2016
  35. 23Revocation of the Tees Valley Combined Authority (Functions) Order 2017
  36. 24Amendment of the Tees Valley Combined Authority (Functions and Amendment) Order 2017
  37. 25Revocation of the Tees Valley Combined Authority (Adult Education Functions) Order 2018
  38. Part 13: Amendments and revocations relating to the West Midlands Combined Authority
  39. 26Amendment of the West Midlands Combined Authority Order 2016
  40. 27Amendment of West Midlands Combined Authority (Functions and Amendment) Order 2017
  41. 28Revocation of the West Midlands Combined Authority (Adult Education Functions) Order 2018
  42. Part 14: Amendments and revocations relating to the West of England Combined Authority
  43. 29Amendment of the West of England Combined Authority Order 2017
  44. 30Revocation of the West of England Combined Authority (Adult Education Functions) Order 2018
  45. Part 15: Amendments relating to the West Yorkshire Combined Authority
  46. 31Amendment of the West Yorkshire Combined Authority Order 2014
  47. 32Amendment of the West Yorkshire Combined Authority (Election of Mayor and Functions) Order 2021
  48. Part 16: Amendments and revocations relating to the York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority
  49. 33Amendment of the York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority Order 2023
  50. 34Revocation of the York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority (Adult Education Functions) Order 2025
  51. Part 17: Consequential revocation
  52. 35Revocation of the Combined Authorities (Adult Education Functions) (Amendment) Order 2025
  53. Part 18: Amendments relating to Transport Levying Bodies
  54. 36Amendment of the Transport Levying Bodies Regulations 1992
  55. Signature
  56. Explanatory note

1Citation, commencement and extent

(1)

These Regulations may be cited as the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act 2026 (Consequential Amendments and Revocations) (England) Regulations 2026.

(2)

These Regulations come into force on 4th June 2026.

(3)

These Regulations extend to England and Wales.

2Amendment of the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority Order 2017

(1)

The Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority Order 2017f1 is amended as follows.

(2)

In Part 1 (general), in article 2 (interpretation), omit the following definitions—

(a)

“the 2000 Act”;

(b)

“the 2003 Act”;

(c)

“the 2011 Act”.

(3)

In Part 2 (establishment of a combined authority for Cambridgeshire and Peterborough), in article 6 (funding), in paragraph (2), for the words from “the function specified” to “Order 2018” substitute “any mayoral function”f2.

(4)

In Part 3 (transport)—

(a)

omit—

(i)

article 7 (power to pay grant);

(ii)

article 8 (local transport);

(b)

in article 9 (agreements between authorities)—

(i)

omit paragraph (1);

(ii)

in paragraph (2), omit sub-paragraph (a);

(iii)

in paragraph (3), for “paragraphs (1) and (2)” substitute “paragraph (2)”.

(5)

In Part 4 (additional functions)—

(a)

in article 10 (economic development and regeneration functions)—

(i)

omit sub-paragraph (a);

(ii)

in sub-paragraph (b), omit “15ZA, 15ZB, 15ZC,”;

(b)

omit—

(i)

article 11 (general power of competence);

(ii)

article 12 (general functions of the Combined Authority exercisable only by the Mayor);

(iii)

sub-paragraphs (b) and (c) of article 13 (incidental provisions);

(iv)

articles 14 and 15 (incidental provisions).

(6)

In the Schedule (constitution), in paragraph 4 (proceedings), omit sub-paragraphs (1), (4), (5), (9) and (10).

3Revocation of the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority (Adult Education Functions) Order 2018

The Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority (Adult Education Functions) Order 2018f1 is revoked.

4Amendment of the Devon and Torbay Combined County Authority Regulations 2025

(1)

The Devon and Torbay Combined County Authority Regulations 2025f1 are amended as follows.

(2)

In Part 1 (general), in regulation 2 (interpretation)—

(a)

omit the following definitions—

(i)

“the 1985 Act”;

(ii)

“the 1989 Act”;

(iii)

“the 1990 Act”;

(iv)

“the 2008 Act”;

(v)

“the HCA”;

(vi)

“the transition period”;

(b)

in the definition of “highway authority” and “local highway authority”—

(i)

omit ““highway authority” and”;

(ii)

for “have” substitute “has”;

(iii)

for “sections 1 to 3 and” substitute “section”.

(3)

Omit Part 3 (housing, regeneration and planning).

(4)

In Part 4 (transport), omit—

(a)

regulation 9 (local transport functions under the Transport Act 1985);

(b)

regulation 10 (local transport functions under the Transport Act 2000);

(c)

regulation 11 (agreements between authorities and strategic highways companies);

(d)

regulation 12 (civil enforcement of road traffic contraventions);

(e)

regulation 14 (power to pay grant).

(5)

In Part 5 (additional functions), omit—

(a)

regulation 15 (assessment of economic conditions);

(b)

regulation 16 (general power of competence in relation to economic development and regeneration);

(c)

regulation 17 (data sharing);

(d)

sub-paragraphs (b) to (e) of regulation 18 (incidental provisions);

(e)

regulations 19 and 20 (incidental provisions).

(6)

In Part 6 (funding), in regulation 22 (funding, including levy funding)—

(a)

in paragraph (1), omit “Subject to paragraphs (4) and (5),”;

(b)

omit paragraphs (4) and (5).

(7)

In Schedule 1 (constitution), in paragraph 4 (proceedings)—

(a)

omit sub-paragraphs (1), (4) and (5);

(b)

in sub-paragraph (6), omit paragraph (e);

(c)

after sub-paragraph (6) insert—

“(6A)

Where section 24E of the 2023 Act (non-mayoral CCA: functions imposing financial liability) applies to the Combined County Authority, the requirement in section 24E(2) is only satisfied if consent is given by the member of the relevant constituent councilf2 appointed under paragraph 1(2), or where any substitute member is acting in place of that member, that substitute member.”.

(d)

omit sub-paragraphs (7) and (8).

(8)

Omit Schedule 2 (modification of the application of Part 1 of, and of Schedules 2 to 4 to, the Housing and Regeneration Act 2008).

5Amendment of the East Midlands Combined County Authority Regulations 2024

(1)

The East Midlands Combined County Authority Regulations 2024f1 are amended as follows.

(2)

In Part 1 (general), in regulation 2 (interpretation)—

(a)

omit the following definitions—

(i)

“the 1985 Act”;

(ii)

“the 1990 Act”;

(iii)

“the 1999 Act”;

(iv)

“the 2003 Act”;

(v)

“the 2008 Act”;

(vi)

“the 2011 Act”;

(vii)

“Corporation”;

(viii)

“the transition period”;

(b)

in the definition of “highway authority” and “local highway authority”—

(i)

omit ““highway authority” and”;

(ii)

for “have” substitute “has”;

(iii)

for “sections 1 to 3 and” substitute “section”.

(3)

Omit Part 4 (housing, regeneration and planning).

(4)

Omit Part 5 (mayoral development corporation).

(5)

In Part 6 (transport)—

(a)

in regulation 14 (local transport functions under the Transport Act 1985)—

(i)

omit paragraphs (1) to (3);

(ii)

in paragraph (4), omit “Subject to paragraph (5),”;

(iii)

omit paragraph (5);

(b)

omit—

(i)

paragraphs (1) to (5) of regulation 15 (local transport functions under the Transport Act 2000);

(ii)

regulation 16 (agreements between authorities and strategic highways companies);

(iii)

regulation 17 (civil enforcement of road traffic contraventions);

(iv)

regulation 21 (power to pay grant).

(6)

In Part 8 (mayoral functions)—

(a)

in regulation 26 (functions exercisable only by the Mayor)—

(i)

in paragraph (1)—

(aa)

omit sub-paragraph (a);

(bb)

in sub-paragraph (b), for the words from “sections 108” to “supplementary) and” substitute “section”;

(cc)

omit sub-paragraphs (c), (d) and (f);

(ii)

omit paragraphs (2) to (9A);

(iii)

in paragraph (10), for “the general functions mentioned in paragraph (1)” substitute “any mayoral function”f2;

(b)

omit regulation 27 (joint committees).

(7)

In Part 9 (funding), in regulation 28 (funding)—

(a)

in paragraph (1), for “paragraphs (2) and (5)” substitute “paragraph (2)”;

(b)

in paragraph (2), for “the functions referred to in regulation 26(1)” substitute “any mayoral function”;

(c)

omit paragraph (5).

(8)

In Part 10 (additional functions), omit—

(a)

regulation 31 (assessment of economic conditions);

(b)

regulation 32 (data sharing);

(c)

sub-paragraphs (b) to (e) of regulation 33 (incidental provisions);

(d)

regulations 34 and 35 (incidental provisions).

(9)

In Schedule 1 (constitution), in paragraph 3 (proceedings), omit sub-paragraph (1) and sub-paragraphs (4) to (8).

(10)

Omit Schedule 2 (modification of the application of Chapter 2 of Part 1 of, and of Schedules 2 to 4 to, the Housing and Regeneration Act 2008).

(11)

Omit Schedule 3 (modification of the application of Part 8 of the Localism Act 2011).

6Amendment of the Combined Authorities (Borrowing) and East Midlands Combined County Authority (Borrowing and Functions) (Amendment) Regulations 2025

In the Combined Authorities (Borrowing) and East Midlands Combined County Authority (Borrowing and Functions) (Amendment) Regulations 2025f1, omit regulation 4 (economic development and regeneration functions).

7Revocation of the East Midlands Combined County Authority (Adult Education Functions) Regulations 2025

The East Midlands Combined County Authority (Adult Education Functions) Regulations 2025f1 are revoked.

8Amendment of the Greater Lincolnshire Combined County Authority Regulations 2025

(1)

The Greater Lincolnshire Combined County Authority Regulations 2025f1 are amended as follows.

(2)

In Part 1 (general), in regulation 2 (interpretation)—

(a)

omit the following definitions—

(i)

“the 1985 Act”;

(ii)

“the 1989 Act”;

(iii)

“the 1990 Act”;

(iv)

“the 1999 Act”;

(v)

“the 2003 Act”;

(vi)

“the 2008 Act”;

(vii)

“the 2011 Act”;

(viii)

“Corporation”;

(ix)

“the transition period”;

(b)

in the definition of “highway authority” and “local highway authority”—

(i)

omit ““highway authority” and”;

(ii)

for “have” substitute “has”;

(iii)

for “sections 1 to 3 and” substitute “section”.

(3)

Omit Part 4 (housing, regeneration and planning).

(4)

Omit Part 5 (mayoral development corporation).

(5)

In Part 6 (transport), omit—

(a)

paragraphs (1) to (4) of regulation 13 (local transport functions under the Transport Act 1985);

(b)

regulation 14 (local transport functions under the Transport Act 2000);

(c)

regulation 15 (agreements between authorities and strategic highways companies);

(d)

regulation 16 (civil enforcement of road traffic contraventions);

(e)

regulation 20 (power to pay grant);

(f)

regulation 22 (power to direct).

(6)

In Part 7 (mayoral functions)—

(a)

in regulation 23 (functions exercisable only by the Mayor)—

(i)

in paragraph (1)—

(aa)

omit sub-paragraph (a);

(bb)

in sub-paragraph (b), for the words from “sections 108” to “schemes) and” substitute “section”;

(cc)

omit sub-paragraphs (c), (d), (f) and (g);

(ii)

omit paragraphs (2) to (8);

(iii)

in paragraph (9), for “the general functions mentioned in paragraph (1)” substitute “any mayoral function,”;

(b)

omit regulation 24 (joint committees).

(7)

In Part 8 (funding), in regulation 25 (funding)—

(a)

in paragraph (1), for “paragraphs (2) and (5)” substitute “paragraph (2)”;

(b)

in paragraph (2), for “the functions referred to in regulation 23(1)” substitute “any mayoral function”;

(c)

omit paragraph (5).

(8)

In Part 9 (additional functions), omit—

(a)

regulation 28 (assessment of economic conditions);

(b)

regulation 29 (data sharing);

(c)

sub-paragraphs (b) to (e) of regulation 30 (incidental provisions);

(d)

regulations 31 to 33 (incidental provisions).

(9)

In Schedule 1 (constitution), in paragraph 6 (proceedings on or after the day on which the first Mayor’s term of office begins), omit—

(a)

sub-paragraph (1);

(b)

sub-paragraphs (4) to (7);

(c)

sub-paragraph (9).

(10)

Omit Schedule 2 (modification of the application of Part 1 of, and Schedules 2 to 4 to, the Housing and Regeneration Act 2008).

(11)

Omit Schedule 3 (modification of the application of Part 8 of the Localism Act 2011).

9Amendment of the Greater Manchester Combined Authority Order 2011

(1)

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority Order 2011f1 is amended as follows.

(2)

Omit article 5 (funding).

(3)

Omit articles 11 to 14 (incidental provisions).

(4)

In Schedule 1 (constitution), in paragraph 3 (proceedings), omit—

(a)

sub-paragraphs (1) and (2);

(b)

sub-paragraphs (2B) to (2D);

(c)

sub-paragraphs (2F) to (5).

(5)

In Schedule 3 (economic development and regeneration functions)—

(a)

omit paragraphs 1 and 2;

(b)

in paragraph 6—

(i)

omit “15ZA, 15ZB, 15ZC,”;

(ii)

for “17A, 18A(1)(b),” substitute “17A and 18A(1)(b)”;

(c)

omit paragraph 9.

10Amendment of the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (Functions and Amendment) Order 2016

(1)

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (Functions and Amendment) Order 2016f1 is amended as follows.

(2)

In Part 1 (general), in article 2 (interpretation), omit the following definitions—

(a)

“the 1980 Act”;

(b)

“the 1985 Act”;

(c)

“the 1990 Act”;

(d)

“the 2008 Act”;

(e)

“the HCA”.

(3)

Omit Part 3 (housing and regeneration).

(4)

In Part 4 (transport), omit article 9 (highways functions).

(5)

In Part 5 (additional functions), omit article 13 (culture).

(6)

In Part 6 (funding), omit article 14 (funding).

(7)

In Part 7 (functions of the Greater Manchester Combined Authority exercisable only by the Mayor; political advisers), in article 15 (general functions of the Greater Manchester Combined Authority exercisable only by the Mayor)—

(a)

in paragraph (1), omit sub-paragraph (a);

(b)

omit paragraphs (2) and (3).

(8)

Omit Schedule 2 (modification of the application of Chapters 1 and 2 of Part 1 of the Housing and Regeneration Act 2008).

11Amendment of the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (Functions and Amendment) Order 2017

(1)

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (Functions and Amendment) Order 2017f1 is amended as follows.

(2)

In Part 1 (general), in article 2 (interpretation), omit the following definitions—

(a)

“the 1999 Act”;

(b)

“the 2000 Act”;

(c)

“the 2003 Act”;

(d)

“the 2011 Act”;

(e)

“Corporation”.

(3)

Omit Part 2 (mayoral development corporation).

(4)

Omit Part 3 (grants).

(5)

In Part 5 (funding), in article 12 (funding)—

(a)

in paragraph (1), for the words from “any reasonably” to “this Order” substitute “the costs of the GMCA reasonably attributable to the exercise of its functions are met,”;

(b)

in paragraph (2), for “the functions specified in articles 15(1)” substitute “any mayoral function”.

(6)

In Part 6 (data sharing; delegation of functions; mayoral functions)—

(a)

in article 13 (data sharing), omit paragraphs (1) to (3);

(b)

in article 15 (functions exercisable only by the mayor)—

(i)

omit paragraph (1);

(ii)

in paragraph (2)—

(aa)

in the words before sub-paragraph (a), for “general functions” substitute “any mayoral function”;

(bb)

omit sub-paragraph (a);

(cc)

in sub-paragraph (b), for “the general functions” substitute “any mayoral function”;

(iii)

omit paragraph (3);

(iv)

in paragraph (5), omit the words from “for the purposes” to “(1) or”.

(7)

Omit the Schedule (modification of the application of Part 8 of the Localism Act 2011).

12Amendment of the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (Adult Education Functions) Order 2018

(1)

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (Adult Education Functions) Order 2018f1 is amended as follows.

(2)

In Part 1 (general)—

(a)

in article 1 (citation, commencement and application), omit paragraphs (2) and (3);

(b)

in article 2 (interpretation), omit the definitions of “adult detention” and “apprenticeships training”.

(3)

Omit Part 2 (adult education functions of the Secretary of State transferred to the Combined Authority or to be exercisable concurrently with the Combined Authority).

(4)

Omit the Schedule (modification of provisions of the Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009 in their application to the Combined Authority).

13Amendment of Greater Manchester Combined Authority (Functions and Amendment) Order 2019

(1)

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (Functions and Amendment) Order 2019f1 is amended as follows.

(2)

In Part 2 (mayoral functions), omit article 5.

(3)

Omit Part 4 (funding).

14Amendment of the Hull and East Yorkshire Combined Authority Order 2025

(1)

The Hull and East Yorkshire Combined Authority Order 2025f1 is amended as follows.

(2)

In Part 1 (general), in article 2 (interpretation), omit the following definitions—

(a)

“the 1980 Act”;

(b)

“the 1985 Act”;

(c)

“the 1990 Act”;

(d)

“the 1999 Act”;

(e)

“the 2003 Act”;

(f)

“the 2008 Act”;

(g)

“the 2011 Act”;

(h)

“Corporation”;

(i)

“the HCA”.

(3)

In Part 3 (transport), omit—

(a)

article 7 (local transport);

(b)

article 8 (agreements between authorities and strategic highways companies);

(c)

article 9 (civil enforcement of road traffic contraventions);

(d)

article 12 (power to pay grant);

(e)

article 13 (power to direct).

(4)

Omit Part 4 (housing, regeneration and planning).

(5)

Omit Part 5 (mayoral development corporation).

(6)

In Part 6 (mayoral functions)—

(a)

in article 21 (functions exercisable only by the Mayor)—

(i)

in paragraph (2)—

(aa)

omit sub-paragraph (a);

(bb)

in sub-paragraph (b), for the words from “sections 108” to “supplementary) and” substitute “section”;

(cc)

omit sub-paragraphs (c), (d), (f) and (g);

(ii)

omit paragraph (3);

(iii)

in paragraph (4), for “the functions mentioned in paragraph (2)” substitute “any mayoral function”;

(b)

omit article 22 (joint committees).

(7)

In Part 7 (funding), in article 23 (funding)—

(a)

in paragraph (1), for “(3) to (5)” substitute “(3) and (4)”;

(b)

in paragraph (2), for “the functions referred to in article 21(1)” substitute “any mayoral function”;

(c)

omit paragraph (5).

(8)

In Part 8 (additional functions)—

(a)

omit article 26 (data sharing);

(b)

omit article 27 (assessment of economic conditions);

(c)

in article 28 (incidental provisions), omit—

(i)

sub-paragraphs (b) to (e) of paragraph (1);

(ii)

paragraphs (2) to (4);

(iii)

paragraphs (6) to (8).

(9)

In Schedule 1 (constitution), in paragraph 5 (proceedings), omit—

(a)

sub-paragraphs (1) and (2);

(b)

sub-paragraphs (4) to (8);

(c)

sub-paragraphs (10) to (16).

(10)

Omit Schedule 3 (modification of the application of Part 1 of, and of Schedules 2 to 4 to, the Housing and Regeneration Act 2008).

(11)

Omit Schedule 4 (modification of the application of Part 8 of, and Schedule 21 to, the Localism Act 2011).

15Amendment of the Lancashire Combined County Authority Regulations 2025

(1)

The Lancashire Combined County Authority Regulations 2025f1 are amended as follows.

(2)

In Part 1 (general), in regulation 2 (interpretation)—

(a)

omit the following definitions—

(i)

“the 1985 Act”;

(ii)

“the 1989 Act”;

(iii)

“the 1990 Act”;

(iv)

“the 2003 Act”;

(v)

“the 2008 Act”;

(vi)

“the 2011 Act”;

(vii)

“the HCA”;

(viii)

“the transition period”;

(b)

in the definition of “highway authority” and “local highway authority”—

(i)

omit ““highway authority” and”;

(ii)

for “have” substitute “has”;

(iii)

for “sections 1 to 3 and” substitute “section”.

(3)

Omit Part 3 (housing, regeneration and planning).

(4)

In Part 4 (transport), omit—

(a)

paragraphs (1) to (3) of regulation 9 (local transport functions under the Transport Act 1985);

(b)

regulation 10 (local transport functions under the Transport Act 2000);

(c)

regulation 11 (agreements between authorities and strategic highways companies);

(d)

regulation 12 (civil enforcement of road traffic contraventions);

(e)

regulation 15 (power to pay grant).

(5)

In Part 5 (additional functions), omit—

(a)

regulation 17 (assessment of economic conditions);

(b)

regulation 18 (general power of competence in relation to economic development and regeneration);

(c)

regulation 19 (data sharing);

(d)

sub-paragraphs (b) to (e) of regulation 20 (incidental provisions);

(e)

regulations 21 and 22 (incidental provisions).

(6)

In Part 6 (funding), in regulation 24 (funding, including levy funding)—

(a)

in paragraph (1), omit “Subject to paragraph (3),”;

(b)

omit paragraph (3).

(7)

In Schedule 1 (constitution), in paragraph 4 (proceedings)—

(a)

omit sub-paragraphs (1), (4) and (5);

(b)

in sub-paragraph (6), omit paragraph (e);

(c)

after sub-paragraph (6) insert—

“(6A)

Where—

(a)

section 24E of the 2023 Act (non-mayoral CCA: functions imposing financial liability) applies to the Combined County Authority, and

(b)

Lancashire County Council is a relevant constituent council,

the requirement in section 24E(2) of the 2023 Act is only satisfied in respect of Lancashire County Council if consent is given by the member designated as the lead member in accordance with paragraph 1(2), or a substitute member acting in place of that member.”;

(d)

omit sub-paragraphs (7) and (8);

(e)

in sub-paragraph (9), for “the majority under sub-paragraph (1)” substitute “the simple majority for the purposes of section 13A(2) of the 2023 Act”;

(f)

omit sub-paragraph (10).

(8)

Omit Schedule 2 (modification of the application of Part 1 of, and Schedules 2 to 4 to, the Housing and Regeneration Act 2008).

16Amendment of the Halton, Knowsley, Liverpool, St Helens, Sefton and Wirral Combined Authority Order 2014

(1)

The Halton, Knowsley, Liverpool, St Helens, Sefton and Wirral Combined Authority Order 2014f1 is amended as followsf2.

(2)

In Part 3 (transport), in article 11 (other transport functions)—

(a)

omit paragraph (1);

(b)

in paragraph (3), omit from “a highway” to “1980 and also”;

(c)

omit paragraphs (6) and (7).

(3)

In Part 4 (additional functions), omit articles 14 to 16 (incidental provisions).

(4)

In Schedule 1 (constitution), in paragraph 3 (proceedings), omit—

(a)

sub-paragraph (1);

(b)

sub-paragraphs (3) to (6);

(c)

sub-paragraphs (8), (9) and (11).

(5)

In Schedule 2 (economic development and regeneration functions)—

(a)

omit paragraphs 1 and 2;

(b)

in paragraph 3, omit “15ZA, 15ZB, 15ZC,”;

(c)

omit paragraphs 4 and 5.

17Amendment of the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority (Functions and Amendment) Order 2017

(1)

The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority (Functions and Amendment) Order 2017f1 is amended as follows.

(2)

In Part 1 (general), in article 2 (interpretation), omit the following definitions—

(a)

“the 2003 Act”;

(b)

“the 2008 Act”;

(c)

“the 2011 Act”;

(d)

“Corporation”;

(e)

“the HCA”;

(f)

“highway functions”.

(3)

Omit Part 3 (housing and regeneration).

(4)

Omit Part 4 (mayoral development areas).

(5)

In Part 5 (transport), omit—

(a)

article 14 (power to pay grant);

(b)

article 15 (agreements between authorities and strategic highways companies).

(6)

In Part 6 (funding), in article 18 (funding)—

(a)

in paragraph (2), for the words from “the functions specified” to “Order 2018” substitute “any mayoral function,”;

(b)

omit paragraph (5).

(7)

In Part 7 (functions of the Combined Authority exercisable only by the Mayor; political advisers), in article 19 (general functions of the Combined Authority exercisable only by the Mayor)—

(a)

in paragraph (1)—

(i)

omit sub-paragraph (a);

(ii)

in sub-paragraph (b)—

(aa)

in paragraph (i), for “2F, 74,” substitute “2F and 74”;

(bb)

in paragraph (i), omit from “226” to “241”;

(cc)

omit paragraph (iii);

(b)

omit paragraphs (4) to (11);

(c)

in paragraph (12)—

(i)

for “the general functions exercisable by the Mayor” substitute “any mayoral function”;

(ii)

for “the 2011 Act” substitute “the 2009 Act”;

(d)

omit paragraph (14).

(8)

Omit Schedule 3 (housing and regeneration).

(9)

Omit Schedule 4 (modification of the application of the Localism Act 2011).

18Revocation of the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority (Adult Education Functions) Order 2018

The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority (Adult Education Functions) Order 2018f1 is revoked.

19Amendment of the North East Mayoral Combined Authority (Establishment and Functions) Order 2024

(1)

The North East Mayoral Combined Authority (Establishment and Functions) Order 2024f1 is amended as follows. 

(2)

In Part 1 (general), in article 2 (interpretation), omit the following definitions—

(a)

“the 1985 Act”;

(b)

“the 1990 Act”;

(c)

“the 2003 Act”;

(d)

“the 2008 Act”;

(e)

“the 2011 Act”;

(f)

“ASCLA”;

(g)

“apprenticeship training”;

(h)

“Corporation”;

(i)

“HA 1985”;

(j)

“person subject to adult detention”.

(3)

In Part 5 (transport)—

(a)

in article 19 (transfer of functions etc. relating to transport)—

(i)

omit sub-paragraphs (b) and (c);

(ii)

in sub-paragraph (d), omit “, (b) or (c)”;

(b)

omit—

(i)

paragraphs (4) and (5) of article 20 (adaptation of enactments);

(ii)

article 21 (agreements between authorities and strategic highways companies);

(iii)

article 25 (bus lane contraventions);

(iv)

paragraph (1) of article 26 (funding in respect of transport functions – levy);

(v)

article 27 (power to pay grant - general);

(vi)

article 28 (modification of the Transport Act 2000 - implementation of the local transport plan).

(4)

In Part 6 (education, skills and training)—

(a)

omit—

(i)

article 29 (adult education functions of the Secretary of State transferred to the Combined Authority in relation to the Combined Area);

(ii)

article 30 (functions of the Secretary of State to be exercisable concurrently with the Combined Authority in relation to the Combined Area);

(iii)

article 31 (conditions on the exercise of functions mentioned in articles 29 and 30);

(iv)

article 32 (modifications of provisions in the Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009);

(b)

in article 33 (functions of the constituent councils to be exercised concurrently with the Combined Authority), in paragraph (2)(c), omit “15ZA, 15ZB, 15ZC,”.

(5)

In Part 7 (housing, regeneration and planning), omit—

(a)

article 34 (conferral of functions corresponding to functions that the Homes and Communities Agency has in relation to the Combined Area);

(b)

article 35 (acquisition and appropriation of land for planning and public purposes);

(c)

article 36 (application of provisions of the Housing Act 1985, the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 and the Housing and Regeneration Act 2008).

(6)

Omit Part 8 (mayoral development corporations).

(7)

In Part 9 (mayoral functions and funding)—

(a)

in article 42 (functions)—

(i)

in paragraph (2)—

(aa)

omit sub-paragraph (a);

(bb)

in sub-paragraph (c), omit paragraphs (i) to (iii);

(cc)

omit sub-paragraphs (d) and (e);

(ii)

omit paragraphs (3) to (8);

(iii)

in paragraph (9), for “the general functions mentioned in paragraph (1)” substitute “any mayoral function,”;

(b)

omit article 43 (joint committees);

(c)

in article 44 (funding), in paragraph (2), for “the functions referred to in article 42(1)” substitute “any mayoral function”.

(8)

In Part 10 (additional functions and incidental provision)—

(a)

omit article 47 (other functions);

(b)

in article 48 (incidental provisions), omit—

(i)

sub-paragraphs (b) and (c) of paragraph (2);

(ii)

paragraphs (3) to (5);

(c)

omit—

(i)

article 49 (modification of section 13 of the Local Government and Housing Act 1989);

(ii)

article 51 (data sharing).

(9)

In Schedule 1 (constitution)—

(a)

in paragraph 2 (proceedings), omit—

(i)

sub-paragraphs (2) to (6);

(ii)

paragraphs (a), (b), (d) and (e) of sub-paragraph (7);

(iii)

sub-paragraphs (10) to (15);

(iv)

sub-paragraph (17);

(b)

omit paragraph 3 (majority including the Mayor).

(10)

Omit Schedule 3 (modification of provisions in the Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009 in their application in relation to the Combined Authority).

(11)

Omit Schedule 4 (modification of the Housing and Regeneration Act 2008).

(12)

Omit Schedule 6 (modification of the application of Part 8 of the Localism Act 2011).

20Amendment of the Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham and Sheffield Combined Authority Order 2014

(1)

The Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham and Sheffield Combined Authority Order 2014f1 is amended as followsf2.

(2)

In Part 4 (additional functions), omit articles 11 to 13 (incidental provisions).

(3)

In Schedule 1 (constitution), in paragraph 3 (proceedings), omit sub-paragraphs (1), (3), (4), (6) and (7).

(4)

In Schedule 2 (economic development and regeneration functions)—

(a)

omit paragraphs 1 to 3;

(b)

in paragraph 4—

(i)

omit “15ZA, 15ZB, 15ZC,”;

(ii)

for “17A, 18A(1)(b),” substitute “17A and 18A(1)(b)”.

21Amendment of the Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham and Sheffield Combined Authority (Functions and Amendment) Order 2020

(1)

The Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham and Sheffield Combined Authority (Functions and Amendment) Order 2020f1 is amended as follows.

(2)

In Part 1 (general), in article 2 (interpretation), omit the following definitions—

(a)

“the 1999 Act”;

(b)

“the 2003 Act”;

(c)

“the 2008 Act”;

(d)

“the 2009 Act”;

(e)

“the 2011 Act”;

(f)

“adult detention”;

(g)

“Corporation”.

(3)

Omit Part 2 (transport).

(4)

In Part 3 (education, skills and training functions), omit—

(a)

article 6 (transfer of functions from the Secretary of State to the Combined Authority in relation to the Area);

(b)

article 7 (functions of the Secretary of State to be exercisable concurrently with the Combined Authority in relation to the Area);

(c)

article 8 (conditions on the exercise of functions mentioned in articles 6 and 7);

(d)

article 9 (modification of provisions in the Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009).

(5)

Omit Part 4 (housing and regeneration).

(6)

Omit Part 5 (mayoral development corporation).

(7)

In Part 6 (mayoral functions and funding)—

(a)

omit article 14 (functions exercisable only by the Mayor);

(b)

in article 16 (funding)—

(i)

in paragraph (1), for “paragraphs (2) and (5)” substitute “paragraph (2)”;

(ii)

in paragraph (2), for “the functions specified in article 14(1)” substitute “any mayoral function”;

(iii)

omit paragraph (5).

(8)

Omit Part 7 (additional functions).

(9)

Omit Schedule 1 (modification of provisions of the Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009 in their application to the Combined Authority).

(10)

Omit Schedule 2 (modification of the application of Chapter 2 of Part 1 of, and Schedules 2 to 4 to, the Housing and Regeneration Act 2008).

(11)

Omit Schedule 3 (modification of the application of Part 8 of the Localism Act 2011).

22Amendment of the Tees Valley Combined Authority Order 2016

(1)

The Tees Valley Combined Authority Order 2016f1 is amended as follows.

(2)

In Part 4 (additional functions), omit—

(a)

sub-paragraphs (b) and (c) of article 8 (incidental provisions);

(b)

articles 9 and 10 (incidental provisions).

(3)

In Schedule 1 (constitution), in paragraph 3 (proceedings), omit sub-paragraphs (1), (3), (4), (6), (7) and (8).

(4)

In Schedule 2 (economic development and regeneration functions)—

(a)

omit paragraphs 1 and 2;

(b)

in paragraph 3, omit “15ZA, 15ZB, 15ZC,”;

(c)

omit paragraph 4.

23Revocation of the Tees Valley Combined Authority (Functions) Order 2017

The Tees Valley Combined Authority (Functions) Order 2017f1 is revoked. 

24Amendment of the Tees Valley Combined Authority (Functions and Amendment) Order 2017

(1)

The Tees Valley Combined Authority (Functions and Amendment) Order 2017f1 is amended as follows. 

(2)

In article 2 (interpretation), omit the following definitions—

(a)

“the 2000 Act”;

(b)

“the 2003 Act”.

(3)

Omit—

(a)

article 3 (power to pay grant);

(b)

article 4 (local transport);

(c)

article 5 (housing).

(4)

In article 6 (general functions of the Combined Authority exercisable only by the Mayor)—

(a)

omit paragraphs (1) to (4);

(b)

in paragraph (5), for “the general functions mentioned in paragraph (1)” substitute “any mayoral function,”.

(5)

In article 7 (funding)—

(a)

in paragraph (2), for the words from “the functions specified” to “plans)” substitute “any mayoral function,”;

(b)

omit paragraph (5).

25Revocation of the Tees Valley Combined Authority (Adult Education Functions) Order 2018

The Tees Valley Combined Authority (Adult Education Functions) Order 2018f1 is revoked.

26Amendment of the West Midlands Combined Authority Order 2016

(1)

The West Midlands Combined Authority Order 2016f1 is amended as follows.

(2)

In Part 4 (additional functions), omit articles 11 to 13 (incidental provisions).

(3)

In Schedule 1 (constitution), in paragraph 3 (proceedings), omit—

(a)

sub-paragraphs (1) to (7);

(b)

sub-paragraphs (9) to (14).

(4)

In Schedule 3 (economic development and regeneration functions)—

(a)

omit paragraphs 1 and 2;

(b)

in paragraph 3, omit “15ZA, 15ZB, 15ZC,”;

(c)

omit paragraph 4.

27Amendment of West Midlands Combined Authority (Functions and Amendment) Order 2017

(1)

The West Midlands Combined Authority (Functions and Amendment) Order 2017f1 is amended as follows.

(2)

In Part 1 (general), in article 2 (interpretation), omit the following definitions—

(a)

“the 1980 Act”;

(b)

“the 1997 Act”;

(c)

“the 1999 Act”;

(d)

“the 2003 Act”;

(e)

“the 2008 Act”;

(f)

“the 2011 Act”;

(g)

“Corporation”;

(h)

“the HCA”.

(3)

In Part 2 (transport), omit—

(a)

article 3 (power to pay grant);

(b)

article 4 (agreements between authorities and strategic highways companies);

(c)

article 6 (bus lane contraventions);

(d)

article 7 (road traffic reduction).

(4)

Omit Part 3 (housing and regeneration).

(5)

Omit Part 4 (mayoral development corporations).

(6)

In Part 5 (air quality; smoke-free premises, places and vehicles; culture and anti-social behaviour), omit article 19 (culture).

(7)

In Part 6 (funding), in article 21 (funding)—

(a)

omit paragraph (3);

(b)

in paragraph (4), for the words from “the functions specified” to “Order 2018” substitute “any mayoral function”.

(8)

In Part 7 (functions of the Combined Authority exercisable only by the Mayor; political advisers), in article 22 (general functions of the Combined Authority exercisable only by the Mayor)—

(a)

in paragraph (1)—

(i)

in sub-paragraph (a)—

(aa)

omit paragraphs (i) and (iv);

(bb)

in paragraph (v), at the end, insert “and”;

(cc)

omit paragraph (vi);

(ii)

omit sub-paragraph (b);

(b)

omit paragraphs (2) and (5).

(9)

Omit Schedule 3 (modification of the application of Chapters 1 and 2 of Part 1 of the Housing and Regeneration Act 2008).

(10)

Omit Schedule 4 (modification of the application of the Localism Act 2011).

28Revocation of the West Midlands Combined Authority (Adult Education Functions) Order 2018

The West Midlands Combined Authority (Adult Education Functions) Order 2018f1 is revoked.

29Amendment of the West of England Combined Authority Order 2017

(1)

The West of England Combined Authority Order 2017f1 is amended as follows.

(2)

In Part 1 (general), in article 2 (interpretation), omit the following definitions—

(a)

“the 1985 Act”;

(b)

“the 2000 Act”;

(c)

“the 2003 Act”;

(d)

“the 2008 Act”;

(e)

“the 2009 Act”;

(f)

“the 2011 Act”;

(g)

“Corporation”;

(h)

“the HCA”.

(3)

In Part 2 (establishment of a combined authority for the West of England; election of the Mayor; funding), in article 6 (funding)—

(a)

omit paragraph (3);

(b)

in paragraph (4), for the words from “the functions specified” to “Order 2018” substitute “any mayoral function”.

(4)

Omit Part 3 (transport).

(5)

Omit Part 5 (mayoral development corporations).

(6)

In Part 6 (housing and regeneration)—

(a)

omit article 18 (conferral of functions corresponding to functions that the HCA has in relation to the area);

(b)

in article 19 (acquisition and appropriation of land for planning and public purposes), in paragraph (1)—

(i)

for “article 21(2) to (5)” substitute “article 21(4)”;

(ii)

omit—

(aa)

sub-paragraphs (a), (b), (d) and (f);

(bb)

sub-paragraphs (h) to (n);

(c)

omit article 20 (condition on the exercise of the functions conferred by articles 18 and 19);

(d)

in article 21 (application of provisions of the Housing Act 1985, the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 and the Housing and Regeneration Act 2008)—

(i)

in paragraph (1), for “articles 18 and 19” substitute “article 19”;

(ii)

omit paragraphs (2), (3) and (5).

(7)

In Part 7 (functions of the Combined Authority exercisable only by the Mayor; political advisers), in article 22 (general functions of the Combined Authority exercisable only by the Mayor)—

(a)

in paragraph (1)—

(i)

omit sub-paragraph (a);

(ii)

in sub-paragraph (b), omit paragraphs (i) and (iv);

(b)

omit paragraphs (2) and (3).

(8)

In Part 8 (additional functions), omit—

(a)

article 24 (general power of competence);

(b)

sub-paragraphs (b) and (c) of article 26 (incidental provisions);

(c)

articles 27 and 28 (incidental provisions).

(9)

In Schedule 1 (constitution), in paragraph 4 (proceedings), omit—

(a)

sub-paragraph (1);

(b)

sub-paragraphs (4) to (6);

(c)

paragraph (a) of sub-paragraph (7);

(d)

sub-paragraphs (8) to (10).

(10)

Omit Schedule 3 (modification of the application of Part 8 of the Localism Act 2011).

(11)

Omit Schedule 4 (modification of the application of Chapters 1 and 2 of Part 1 of the Housing and Regeneration Act 2008).

(12)

In Schedule 5 (economic development and regeneration functions)—

(a)

omit paragraphs 1 and 2;

(b)

in paragraph 3, omit “15ZA, 15ZB, 15ZC,”;

(c)

omit paragraph 4.

30Revocation of the West of England Combined Authority (Adult Education Functions) Order 2018

The West of England Combined Authority (Adult Education Functions) Order 2018f1 is revoked.

31Amendment of the West Yorkshire Combined Authority Order 2014

(1)

The West Yorkshire Combined Authority Order 2014f1 is amended as follows.

(2)

Omit Part 4 (additional functions).

(3)

In Schedule 1 (constitution), in paragraph 3 (proceedings), omit sub-paragraphs (1), (2), (6), (7), (10), (11), (13) and (14).

(4)

Omit Schedule 3 (economic development and regeneration functions).

32Amendment of the West Yorkshire Combined Authority (Election of Mayor and Functions) Order 2021

(1)

The West Yorkshire Combined Authority (Election of Mayor and Functions) Order 2021f1 is amended as follows.

(2)

In Part 1 (general)—

(a)

in article 1 (citation, commencement and application), omit paragraphs (5) and (6);

(b)

in article 2 (interpretation), omit the following definitions—

(i)

“the 1985 Act”;

(ii)

“the 1990 Act”;

(iii)

“the 1999 Act”;

(iv)

“the 2003 Act”;

(v)

“the 2008 Act”;

(vi)

“the 2011 Act”;

(vii)

“adult detention”;

(viii)

“apprenticeship training”;

(ix)

“Corporation”.

(3)

In Part 3 (education, skills and training functions), omit—

(a)

article 6 (transfer of functions from the Secretary of State to the Combined Authority in relation to the Area);

(b)

article 7 (functions of the Secretary of State to be exercisable concurrently with the Combined Authority in relation to the Area);

(c)

article 8 (conditions on the exercise of functions mentioned in articles 6 and 7);

(d)

article 9 (modification of provisions in the Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009).

(4)

Omit Part 4 (housing, regeneration and planning).

(5)

Omit Part 5 (mayoral development corporation).

(6)

In Part 6 (transport), omit—

(a)

article 17 (power to pay grant);

(b)

article 19 (agreements between authorities and strategic highways companies);

(c)

article 24 (bus lane contraventions).

(7)

Omit Part 7 (additional functions).

(8)

In Part 8 (mayoral functions)—

(a)

in article 27 (functions exercisable only by the Mayor)—

(i)

in paragraph (2)—

(aa)

omit sub-paragraph (a);

(bb)

in sub-paragraph (b), for the words from “sections 108” to “supplementary) and” substitute “section”;

(cc)

omit sub-paragraphs (c) to (e);

(ii)

omit paragraphs (3) to (9);

(iii)

in paragraph (10), for “the functions mentioned in paragraph (2)” substitute “any mayoral function,”;

(b)

omit article 28 (joint committees).

(9)

In Part 9 (funding)—

(a)

in article 29 (funding)—

(i)

in paragraph (1), for “paragraphs (2) and (5)” substitute “paragraph (2)”;

(ii)

in paragraph (2), for “the functions referred to in article 27(1)” substitute “any mayoral function”;

(iii)

omit paragraph (5);

(b)

in article 32 (conferral of business rate supplements functions), omit paragraphs (2) and (3).

(10)

Omit Schedule 1 (modification of provisions of the Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009 in their application to the Combined Authority).

(11)

Omit Schedule 2 (modification of the application of Chapter 2 of Part 1 of, and Schedules 2 to 4 to, the Housing and Regeneration Act 2008).

(12)

Omit Schedule 3 (modification of the application of Part 8 of the Localism Act 2011).

33Amendment of the York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority Order 2023

(1)

The York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority Order 2023f1 is amended as follows.

(2)

In Part 1 (general), in article 2 (interpretation), omit the following definitions—

(a)

“the 1985 Act”;

(b)

“the 1990 Act”;

(c)

“the 2008 Act”;

(d)

“the 2011 Act”;

(e)

“Corporation”.

(3)

Omit Part 3 (housing, regeneration and planning).

(4)

Omit Part 4 (mayoral development corporation).

(5)

In Part 5 (transport), omit—

(a)

article 13 (local transport);

(b)

article 14 (agreements between authorities and strategic highways companies);

(c)

article 15 (civil enforcement of road traffic contraventions);

(d)

article 22 (power to pay grant).

(6)

In Part 6 (additional functions)—

(a)

omit—

(i)

article 24 (data sharing);

(ii)

article 25 (assessment of economic conditions);

(b)

in article 26 (incidental provisions), omit—

(i)

sub-paragraphs (b) to (e) of paragraph (1);

(ii)

paragraphs (2) to (4);

(iii)

paragraphs (6) to (8).

(7)

In Part 7 (mayoral functions)—

(a)

in article 27 (functions exercisable only by the Mayor)—

(i)

in paragraph (2)—

(aa)

omit sub-paragraph (a);

(bb)

in sub-paragraph (b), for the words from “sections 108” to “supplementary) and” substitute “section”;

(cc)

omit sub-paragraphs (c), (d) and (f);

(ii)

omit paragraph (3);

(iii)

in paragraph (4), for “the functions mentioned in paragraph (2),” substitute “any mayoral function”;

(b)

omit article 28 (joint committees).

(8)

In Part 8 (funding), in article 29 (funding)—

(a)

in paragraph (2), for “the functions referred to in article 27(1)” substitute “any mayoral function”;

(b)

omit paragraph (5).

(9)

In Schedule 1 (constitution), in paragraph 4 (proceedings), omit—

(a)

sub-paragraph (1);

(b)

sub-paragraphs (4) to (7);

(c)

sub-paragraphs (9) to (15).

(10)

Omit Schedule 2 (modification of the application of Part 1 of, and Schedules 2 to 4 to, the Housing and Regeneration Act 2008).

(11)

Omit Schedule 3 (modification of the application of Part 8 of, and Schedule 21 to the Localism Act 2011).

34Revocation of the York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority (Adult Education Functions) Order 2025

The York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority (Adult Education Functions) Order 2025f1 is revoked.

35Revocation of the Combined Authorities (Adult Education Functions) (Amendment) Order 2025

The Combined Authorities (Adult Education Functions) (Amendment) Order 2025f1 is revoked.

36Amendment of the Transport Levying Bodies Regulations 1992

(1)

The Transport Levying Bodies Regulations 1992f1 are amended as follows.

(2)

In regulation 2 (interpretation)—

(a)

for the definition of “combined authority”, substitute—

  • ““combined authority” means an authority established under section 103 of the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009;”;

(b)

after the definition of “combined authority”, insert—

  • ““combined county authority” means an authority established under section 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023;”;

(c)

in the definition of “council concerned”, in paragraph (c)—

(i)

after “combined authority” insert “or a combined county authority”;

(ii)

after “order” insert “or regulations”;

(d)

in the definition of “relevant precepting power”, for “authority.” substitute “authority;”;

(e)

after the definition of “relevant precepting power”, insert—

  • ““relevant transport costs” has the same meaning as in section 74 of the 1988 Act.”.

(3)

In regulation 3 (application)—

(a)

omit paragraphs (aa) to (aj);

(b)

after paragraph (aj), insert—

“(ak)

combined authorities,

(al)

combined county authorities,”.

(4)

In regulation 4 (power to issue levies)—

(a)

in paragraph (1A)—

(i)

for “and” in the first place it occurs, substitute “,”;

(ii)

after “a combined authority” insert “and a combined county authority”;

(b)

in paragraph (1B)(b), for the words from “combined authority” to the end, substitute—

“combined authority or a combined county authority, all relevant transport costs in relation to any chargeable financial year which are not otherwise met (for example by the issuing of a precept),”.

(5)

In regulation 7 (apportionment of levies), after paragraph (8) insert—

“(8A)

In the case of a levy issued by a combined authority not listed under paragraph (4) above or by a combined county authority, the proportion in which the levy issued under these Regulations is to be borne by the councils concerned may be agreed by the levying body and the councils concerned. If no proportion is agreed, the levy must be borne by the councils concerned in the relevant proportion.”.

Signature

Signed by authority of the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government

Taylor of Stevenage

Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State

Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

at 12.06 p.m. on 14th May 2026

Explanatory note

(This note is not part of the Regulations)

The English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act 2026 (c. 23) (“the 2026 Act”) established strategic authorities, a new category of public authority in England which includes combined authorities (“CAs”) and combined county authorities (“CCAs”).

The 2026 Act confers functions on, and provides default governance arrangements for, strategic authorities. The functions conferred relate to strategic authorities’ areas of competence. These are set out in section 2 of the 2026 Act and include transport and local infrastructure; skills and employment support; housing and strategic planning; and economic development and regeneration.

These Regulations amend and revoke provisions in secondary legislation which duplicate or contradict provisions regarding CAs’ and CCAs’ functions and governance arrangements in the 2026 Act, and make further incidental, consequential and supplementary provision. The amendments and revocations apply to the secondary legislation governing the following CAs and CCAs—

  1. 1.

    Cambridgeshire and Peterborough CA (in Part 2 of these Regulations);

  2. 2.

    Devon and Torbay CCA (in Part 3);

  3. 3.

    East Midlands CCA (in Part 4);

  4. 4.

    Greater Lincolnshire CCA (in Part 5);

  5. 5.

    Greater Manchester CA (in Part 6);

  6. 6.

    Hull and East Yorkshire CA (in Part 7);

  7. 7.

    Lancashire CCA (in Part 8);

  8. 8.

    Liverpool City Region CA (in Part 9);

  9. 9.

    North East Mayoral CA (in Part 10);

  10. 10.

    South Yorkshire Mayoral CA (in Part 11);

  11. 11.

    Tees Valley CA (in Part 12);

  12. 12.

    West Midlands CA (in Part 13);

  13. 13.

    West of England CA (in Part 14);

  14. 14.

    West Yorkshire CA (in Part 15); and

  15. 15.

    York and North Yorkshire CA (in Part 16).

These Regulations revoke the following instruments in their entirety: the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority (Adult Education Functions) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/1146); the East Midlands Combined County Authority (Adult Education Functions) Regulations 2025 (S.I. 2025/602); the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority (Adult Education Functions) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/1142); the Tees Valley Combined Authority (Functions) Order 2017 (S.I. 2017/250); the Tees Valley Combined Authority (Adult Education Functions) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/1145); the West Midlands Combined Authority (Adult Education Functions) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/1144); the West of England Combined Authority (Adult Education Functions) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/1143); and the York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority (Adult Education Functions) Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/601).

Part 17 revokes the Combined Authorities (Adult Education Functions) (Amendment) Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/879).

Part 18 makes consequential amendments to the Transport Levying Bodies Regulations 1992 (S.I. 1992/2789) (“the 1992 Regulations”). Section 14 of the 2026 Act amends section 74 of the Local Government Finance Act 1988 (c. 41) (“the 1988 Act”) to make all CAs and CCAs transport levying bodies. The consequential amendments amend the 1992 Regulations to apply to all CAs and CCAs, amend the definition of relevant expenditure for CAs and CCAs to align with the definition in section 74 of the 1988 Act, and clarify apportionment of transport levies for CAs and CCAs.

A full impact assessment has not been produced for this instrument as no significant impact on the private, voluntary or public sector is foreseen. An impact assessment has been produced in relation to the 2026 Act and copies can be obtained at https://bills.parliament.uk/publications/63710/documents/7405 or from the Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government at 2 Marsham Street, London, SW1P 4DF.