Explanatory Notes

Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009

2009 CHAPTER 20

12 November 2009

Commentary

Part 5: Regional Strategy

Section 79 - Reserve powers of Secretary of State

169.This section sets out the Secretary of State’s reserve power to revise a regional strategy in whole or in part, where the responsible regional authorities fail to do so at the time specified in regulations or directions. It also sets out the Secretary of State’s reserve power to revoke a regional strategy where the Secretary of State thinks it, necessary or, expedient to do so.