Regulatory Enforcement and Sanctions Act 2008 Explanatory Notes

Commentary on Sections

Part 1: Local Better Regulation Office

General functions of LBRO

Section 8: Financial support and assistance to local authorities

35.Section 8 allows LBRO to provide financial support to local authorities in relation to the exercise of their relevant functions and to any other person for the purpose of assisting local authorities in the exercise of their relevant functions. It is expected that LBRO will use this function to support and promote best practice by local authority regulatory services.

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