PART 3

Heat network zones

Ministerial direction and guidance

Guidance
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1
The Scottish Ministers may issue guidance about—
a
reviews under section 47(1),
b
the designation by local authorities of heat network zones,
c
the variation by local authorities of heat network zones.
2
Guidance under subsection (1) may be addressed to—
a
a local authority, or more than one local authority, identified in the guidance, or
b
all local authorities.
3
Before issuing guidance under subsection (1), the Scottish Ministers must consult—
a
the local authorities to whom the guidance is to be addressed,
b
the Scottish Fuel Poverty Advisory Panel, and
c
such other persons as they consider appropriate.
4
Local authorities to whom guidance under subsection (1) is addressed must have regard to the guidance in exercising their functions under this Part.
5
The Scottish Ministers must publish guidance issued under subsection (1) in such manner as they consider appropriate.