SCHEDULE 1MINOR AND CONSEQUENTIAL AMENDMENTS: PART 1

Local Government Act 2003 (c. 26)

I823

Amend the Local Government Act 2003 as follows.

I124

In section 36(1) (grants in connection with designation for service excellence), after “(best value duty)” insert “ or to a Welsh improvement authority within the meaning of section 1 of the Local Government (Wales) Measure 2009 ”.

I225

In section 36A (grants by Ministers of the Crown in respect of best value authorities etc)—

a

in subsection (1) after “best value authorities” insert “ or a Welsh improvement authority or Welsh improvement authorities ”;

b

in subsection (2)(b) for the words “Welsh best value authority” substitute “ Welsh improvement authority ”;

c

in subsection (3) insert at the end “ or a Welsh improvement authority ”;

d

in subsection (7) for the words “Welsh best value authority” to the end of the subsection substitute—

“Welsh improvement authority” means an authority which is a Welsh improvement authority within the meaning of section 1 of the Local Government (Wales) Measure 2009.

I326

In section 36B (grants by Welsh Ministers in respect of Welsh best value authorities)—

a

in subsection (1) from the words “the economic” to the end of the subsection substitute “ compliance by a Welsh improvement authority or Welsh improvement authorities with the requirements of Part 1 of the Local Government (Wales) Measure 2009 ”;

b

in subsection (2) after “best value authority” insert “ or Welsh improvement authority ”;

c

in subsection (6) for the words “Welsh best value authority” to the end of the subsection substitute—

“Welsh improvement authority” means an authority which is a Welsh improvement authority within the meaning of section 1 of the Local Government (Wales) Measure 2009.

F127

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I428

In section 95(7) (power to trade in function-related activities through a company), in the definition of “relevant authority” after paragraph (a) insert—

aa

a Welsh improvement authority;

I529

In section 97(11) (power to modify enactments in connection with charging or trading), in the definition of “relevant authority” after paragraph (a) insert—

aa

a Welsh improvement authority;

I630

In section 101 (staff transfer matters: general)—

a

after subsection (5) insert—

5A

The duties under Part 1 of the Local Government (Wales) Measure 2009 (local government improvement) have effect subject to subsections (1) and (3).

b

in subsection (7A) after paragraph (a) insert—

aa

a Welsh improvement authority;

I731

In section 124 (general interpretation) after the definition of “valuation tribunal” insert—

“Welsh improvement authority” means an authority which is a Welsh improvement authority within the meaning of section 1 of the Local Government (Wales) Measure 2009.