Part 6Economic prosperity boards and combined authorities

Requirements in connection with orders about EPBs

I197Review by authorities: new EPB

1

Any two or more of the authorities to whom this section applies may undertake a review of the effectiveness and efficiency of arrangements to promote economic development and regeneration within the area covered by the review (“the review area”).

2

This section applies to—

a

a county council in England;

b

a district council in England.

3

Where the review is being undertaken by a county council, the review area must include—

a

the areas of one or more district councils that are within the area of the county council, or

b

if there are no such areas, the area of the county council.

4

Where the review is being undertaken by a district council, the review area must include the area of the district council.

5

The review area may also include the area of any county council or district council in England not undertaking the review.