The English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act 2026 (Transitional and Saving Provisions) (England) Regulations 2026

These Regulations make transitional and saving provision in connection with the coming into force of the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act 2026 (c. 23) (“the 2026 Act”). Regulation 2 sets out that the amendments made by section 4 of and Schedule 1 to that Act do not apply in relation to any local government area in respect of which a consultation has been conducted by the Secretary of State under section 46(3) (requirements in connection with establishment of CCA) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023 (c. 55) before the passing of the 2026 Act.