Explanatory Notes

Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006

2006 CHAPTER 16

30 March 2006

Commentary on Sections

Part 1: Natural England and the Commission for Rural Communities

Chapter 1: Natural England

Advisory functions

Section 4: Advice

70. This section specifies Natural England’s duties and powers to provide advice to public authorities and others in relation to Natural England’s general purpose. “Public authority” is defined in section 30.