F1F1PART 5ASUB-NATIONAL TRANSPORT BODIES
Establishment and constitution of STBs
102FRequirements in connection with regulations under section 102E
1
Regulations under section 102E may be made establishing an STB for an area only if the Secretary of State considers that—
a
its establishment would facilitate the development and implementation of transport strategies for the area, and
b
the objective of economic growth in the area would be furthered by the development and implementation of such strategies.
2
The reference in subsection (1)(a) to “transport strategies”, in relation to the area of an STB, is a reference to strategies for improving—
a
the exercise of transport functions in the area (whether or not exercisable by the STB), and
b
the effectiveness and efficiency of transport to, from or within the area.
3
Regulations under section 102E establishing an STB for an area may be made only if—
a
the constituent authorities have together made a proposal to the Secretary of State for there to be an STB for the area, and
b
those authorities consent to the making of the regulations.
4
For the purposes of this Part, the constituent authorities of an STB are every relevant authority whose area is within the area, or proposed area, of the STB.
5
Before making a proposal under this section the constituent authorities must consult—
a
each appropriate authority (if it is not a constituent authority), and
b
any other persons whom the constituent authorities consider it is appropriate to consult.
6
The Secretary of State may require the constituent authorities to consult any other persons (not already consulted under subsection (5)(b)) whom the Secretary of State considers should be consulted in connection with a proposal under this section.
7
For the purposes of subsection (5), each of the following is an “appropriate authority” if any part of the authority's area adjoins the area of the proposed STB—
a
a combined authority;
F2aa
a combined county authority;
b
an ITA;
c
Transport for London;
d
a county council;
e
a unitary district council;
f
a London borough council.
Pt. 5A inserted (28.1.2016 for specified purposes, 28.3.2016 in so far as not already in force) by Cities and Local Government Devolution Act 2016 (c. 1), ss. 21, 25(2)