SCHEDULE 14Consequential amendments relating to merger and demerger of public services boards

(introduced by section 165)

Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015 (anaw 2)

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The Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015 is amended as follows.

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In section 1 (overview), in subsection (4)(f) after “collaborate” insert “ , and to demerge ”.

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In section 37 (local well-being assessments), in subsection (2) omit “(6) or”.

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In section 39 (local well-being plans)—

a

omit subsection (6);

b

in subsection (7)—

i

for “Subsequently, each” substitute “ Each ”;

ii

for “subsequent ordinary election under that section” substitute “ ordinary election under section 26 of the Local Government Act 1972 (c. 70) ”.

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In the heading of section 47, for “Merging” substitute “ Merger and demerger of ”.

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In section 49 (directions)—

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in subsection (1)—

i

after “or” insert “ (8) or section ”;

ii

after “public services” insert “ board or ”;

b

after subsection (2) insert—

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The Welsh Ministers may vary or revoke such a direction.

c

in the heading, after “merge” insert “ , demerge ”.

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In section 55 (interpretation), in the definition of “local well-being plan” for “or amended and published as amended under section 44(5)” substitute “ , 44(5) or 47(6) or (11) ”.

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In Schedule 3 (further provision about public services boards), in paragraph 6(3) (sub-groups)—

a

in paragraph (h), after “44” insert “ or 47 ”;

b

in paragraph (i), after sub-paragraph (i) (and before the “or” which follows it) insert—

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if the board is a merged board under section 47, demerges or partially demerges under section 47(7),

Local Government Act 2000 (c. 22)

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Education Act 2002 (c. 32)

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In the Education Act 2002, in section 21(9)(b) (relevant children and young people's plan) for “or 44(5)” substitute “ , 44(5) or 47(6) or (11) ”.

Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 (c. 5)

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In the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004, in section 62(7) (local development plan) for “or 44(5)” substitute “ , 44(5) or 47(6) or (11) ”.

Children Act 2004 (c. 31)

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In the Children Act 2004, in section 25(9A) (co-operation to improve well-being) for “or 44(5)” substitute “ , 44(5) or 47(6) or (11) ”.

Children and Families (Wales) Measure 2010 (nawm 1)

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The Children and Families (Wales) Measure 2010 is amended as follows.

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In section 4(1) (strategies prepared by local authorities), for “or 44(5)” substitute “ , 44(5) or 47(6) or (11) ”.

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In section 5(5) (strategies prepared by other authorities), for “or 44(5)” substitute “ , 44(5) or 47(6) or (11) ”.

Mental Health (Wales) Measure 2010 (nawm 7)

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In the Mental Health (Wales) Measure 2010, in section 2(2A) (joint schemes for the provision of local primary mental health support services) for “or 44(5)” substitute “ , 44(5) or 47(6) or (11) ”.

Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014 (anaw 4)

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In the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014, in section 14A (plans following assessment of needs)—

a

in subsection (3), for “or 44(5)” substitute “ , 44(5) or 47(6) or (11) ”;

b

in subsection (5), after “merging” insert “ and demerging ”.

Violence Against Women, Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence (Wales) Act 2015 (anaw 3)

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In the Violence against Women, Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence (Wales) Act 2015, in section 5(5A) (publication of local strategies) for “or 44(5)” substitute “ , 44(5) or 47(6) or (11) ”.