(introduced by section 165)
1(1)The Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015 is amended as follows.
(2)In section 1 (overview), in subsection (4)(f) after “collaborate” insert “, and to demerge”.
(3)In section 37 (local well-being assessments), in subsection (2) omit “(6) or”.
(4)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)”.
(5)In the heading of section 47, for “Merging” substitute “Merger and demerger of”.
(6)In section 49 (directions)—
(a)in subsection (1)—
(i)after “or” insert “(8) or section”;
(ii)after “public services” insert “board or”;
(b)after subsection (2) insert—
“(3)The Welsh Ministers may vary or revoke such a direction.”;
(c)in the heading, after “merge” insert “, demerge”.
(7)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)”.
(8)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—
“(ia)if the board is a merged board under section 47, demerges or partially demerges under section 47(7),”.
2In the 2000 Act, in subsection (3B) of section 2 (promotion of well-being) for “or 44(5)” substitute “, 44(5) or 47(6) or (11)”.
3In 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)”.
4In 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)”.
5In 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)”.
6(1)The Children and Families (Wales) Measure 2010 is amended as follows.
(2)In section 4(1) (strategies prepared by local authorities), for “or 44(5)” substitute “, 44(5) or 47(6) or (11)”.
(3)In section 5(5) (strategies prepared by other authorities), for “or 44(5)” substitute “, 44(5) or 47(6) or (11)”.
7In 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)”.
8In 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”.
9In 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)”.