9Consultation and publicity in relation to notice and proposals under section 7E+W
(1)Before publishing a notice under section 7, the [F1local authority] must consult such persons as appear to the authority to be appropriate; and in discharging their duty under this subsection the authority must have regard to any guidance given from time to time by the Secretary of State.
(2)Regulations may require the [F1local authority] to take prescribed steps for the purpose of promoting public awareness of any proposals published by them under section 7.
Textual Amendments
F1Words in Pts. 1-7 substituted (5.5.2010) by The Local Education Authorities and Children’s Services Authorities (Integration of Functions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/1158), art. 1, Sch. 2 para. 14(2)
Commencement Information
I1S. 9 in force at 25.5.2007 by S.I. 2007/935, art. 7(b)