Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009

Local Government Act 2003 (c. 26)

117 (1) The Local Government Act 2003 is amended as follows.

(2) In section 23 (authorities to which provisions about capital finance and accounts apply), after subsection (3) insert—

“(4) This Part, other than sections 1 to 8, 13 and 17 (borrowing etc), applies in relation to an economic prosperity board established under section 88 of the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009 as it applies in relation to a local authority.

(5) This Part applies in relation to a combined authority established under section 103 of that Act as it applies in relation to a local authority, except that section 1 confers power on such a combined authority to borrow money for a purpose relevant to its transport functions only.”

(3) In section 33(1) (authorities to which provisions about expenditure grant apply), after paragraph (ja) insert—

“(jb) an economic prosperity board established under section 88 of the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009;

(jc) a combined authority established under section 103 of that Act;”.