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12. In relation to a local area agreement or an assessment of relevant needs of a predecessor council, Part 5 of the 2007 Act shall have effect as if a successor council which is a shadow council—
(a)were a partner authority(1);
(b)were a relevant district council for the purposes of section 116 of that Act.
See sections 104 and 117 of the 2007 Act.