The West of England Combined Authority Order 2017

This Order is made in exercise of the powers conferred by sections 103(1), 104(1)(a), 105(1) and (3), 105A(1)(a) and (b), (2) and (3)(b), 107A(1) and (2), 107D(1), (7)(a), (b), (c), (d) and (e) and (8)(b), 113D(1), 114(1) and (3) and 117(5) of, paragraph 3 of Schedule 5A to, and paragraph 3 of Schedule 5B to, the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 20091(“the 2009 Act”).

The Secretary of State, having had regard to a scheme prepared and published under section 109 of the 2009 Act2, considers that—

The Secretary of State is satisfied that the area to which this Order relates meets the conditions set out in section 103(2) and (5) of the 2009 Act.

In making this Order, the Secretary of State has had regard to the need to reflect the identities and interests of local communities, and to the need to secure effective and convenient local government3.

In accordance with sections 104(10), 105(3A) and 105B(2)4 of the 2009 Act, the councils for the local government areas of Bath and North East Somerset, Bristol City and South Gloucestershire have consented to the making of this Order.

In accordance with section 105B(9) of the 2009 Act, the Secretary of State has laid before Parliament a report explaining the effect of this Order and why the Secretary of State considers it appropriate to make this Order.

A draft of this instrument has been laid before, and approved by a resolution of, each House of Parliament pursuant to section 117(2) of the 2009 Act.