Member

In laying these instruments before Parliament, the Secretary of State is satisfied that the statutory tests in the 2023 and 2009 Acts are met. Namely, the constituent councils have consented to the establishment of the combined authorities, no further consultation is necessary and making the instruments would: first, be likely to improve the economic, social and environmental well-being of some or all of the people who live or work in the area; secondly, be appropriate, having regard to the need to reflect the identities of local communities and to secure effective and convenient local government; and, thirdly, establish the combined authority, achieving the purposes specified in the constituent councils’ proposals. Making these instruments will unlock funding for the areas as set out in their devolution agreements, including capital funding for each area and mayoral investment funds for the areas choosing to adopt a mayor.