103Combined authorities and their areasE+W
(1)The Secretary of State may by order establish as a body corporate a combined authority for an area that meets the following conditions.
(2)Condition A is that the area consists of the whole of two or more local government areas in England.
F1(3). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F1(4). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(5)Condition D is that no part of the area forms part of—
(a)the area of another combined authority,
[F2(aa)the area of a combined county authority,]
(b)the area of an EPB, or
(c)an integrated transport area.
F3(6). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(7)An order under this section must specify the name by which the combined authority is to be known.
Textual Amendments
F1S. 103(3)(4) omitted (28.1.2016 for specified purposes, 28.3.2016 in so far as not already in force) by virtue of Cities and Local Government Devolution Act 2016 (c. 1), ss. 12(2), 25(2)
F2S. 103(5)(aa) inserted (26.12.2023) by Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023 (c. 55), s. 255(2)(c), Sch. 4 para. 189 (with s. 247)
F3S. 103(6) omitted (28.1.2016 for specified purposes, 28.3.2016 in so far as not already in force) by virtue of Cities and Local Government Devolution Act 2016 (c. 1), ss. 14(2), 25(2)
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1S. 103 power to transfer functions conferred by 2008 c. 26, s. 89A (as inserted (17.12.2009) by Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009 (c. 20), s. 148(6), Sch. 6 para. 127; S.I. 2009/3318, art. 2(c))
Commencement Information
I1S. 103 in force at 17.12.2009 by S.I. 2009/3318, art. 2(a)