Letter dated 30/03/2023 from Baroness Scott of Bybrook to Lord Stunell regarding issues rasied in the Levelling-up and Regeneration Bill committee stage debate (fourth day): combined county authorities (CCAs). 4p.

Letter dated 30/03/2023 from Baroness Scott of Bybrook to Lord Stunell regarding issues rasied in the Levelling-up and Regeneration Bill committee stage debate (fourth day): combined county authorities (CCAs). 4p.

Moved by

Baroness Williams of Trafford

63: After Clause 9, insert the following new Clause—

“Removal of geographical restrictions in relation to EPBs

(1) The Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009 is amended as follows.

(2) Omit subsections (3) and (4) of section 88 (EPBs and their areas).

(3) In section 95(2)(a) (changes to...

Moved by

Baroness Williams of Trafford

63: After Clause 9, insert the following new Clause—

“Removal of geographical restrictions in relation to EPBs

(1) The Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009 is amended as follows.

(2) Omit subsections (3) and (4) of section 88 (EPBs and their areas).

(3) In section 95(2)(a) (changes to...

Moved by

Baroness Williams of Trafford

78: Schedule 4, page 25, line 19, at end insert—

“(2B) An order under subsection (1)(c) may include provision for a function exercisable by a local authority in relation to an area all or part of which is comprised in the combined authority’s area to be exercisable...

Moved by

Baroness Williams of Trafford

78: Schedule 4, page 25, line 19, at end insert—

“(2B) An order under subsection (1)(c) may include provision for a function exercisable by a local authority in relation to an area all or part of which is comprised in the combined authority’s area to be exercisable...

My Lords, in moving Amendment 26 I shall speak to all the other amendments in the group. They are about streamlining, fast-tracking and giving greater flexibility in the setting up of combined authorities or the making of changes to an existing combined authority. Certain of the amendments also give greater...

My Lords, in moving Amendment 26 I shall speak to all the other amendments in the group. They are about streamlining, fast-tracking and giving greater flexibility in the setting up of combined authorities or the making of changes to an existing combined authority. Certain of the amendments also give greater...

Letter dated 07/07/2015 from Baroness Williams of Trafford to Lord McKenzie and others regarding Government amendments for the Report stage of the Cities and Local Government Devolution Bill. 3p.

Letter dated 07/07/2015 from Baroness Williams of Trafford to Lord McKenzie and others regarding Government amendments for the Report stage of the Cities and Local Government Devolution Bill. 3p.

I. Proposal to amend legislation relating to combined authorities and economic prosperity boards. Consultation paper. 14 p. II. Letters dated 04/04/2014 and undated from Brandon Lewis MP to Leaders of constituent and non-constituent councils in four new combined authorities regarding combined authorities’ governance and transparency. 2 docs.

I. Proposal to amend legislation relating to combined authorities and economic prosperity boards. Consultation paper. 14 p. II. Letters dated 04/04/2014 and undated from Brandon Lewis MP to Leaders of constituent and non-constituent councils in four new combined authorities regarding combined authorities’ governance and transparency. 2 docs.

Localism Bill. Lords report stage third day. New clauses (Amendment 107, 114, 119A/B/D/DA and 165) debated and agreed. New clauses (Amendments 108 and 109) debated and withdrawn. Adjourned.

Localism Bill. Lords report stage third day. New clauses (Amendment 107, 114, 119A/B/D/DA and 165) debated and agreed. New clauses (Amendments 108 and 109) debated and withdrawn. Adjourned.

Is the noble Lord asking whether this can work the other way around and that powers that are currently vested in the mayor should be delegated to the boroughs?

Is the noble Lord asking whether this can work the other way around and that powers that are currently vested in the mayor should be delegated to the boroughs?

My Lords, I am grateful to my noble friends for their unqualified support for this amendment.

My Lords, I am grateful to my noble friends for their unqualified support for this amendment.

My Lords, Amendment 108 would abolish the London Transport Users’ Committee and transfer its functions to the London Assembly. My officials assured me that this would be an easy amendment to deal with—even I would be able to deal with it. The reality is that I find myself in the...

My Lords, Amendment 108 would abolish the London Transport Users’ Committee and transfer its functions to the London Assembly. My officials assured me that this would be an easy amendment to deal with—even I would be able to deal with it. The reality is that I find myself in the...

My Lords, I should explain that our official Front Bench position is that we support the amendment, which means that, should it be put to a vote, I, at least, will be obliged to vote in favour. I am not sure how many of my colleagues behind me would follow...

My Lords, I should explain that our official Front Bench position is that we support the amendment, which means that, should it be put to a vote, I, at least, will be obliged to vote in favour. I am not sure how many of my colleagues behind me would follow...

Is the empty platform at Waterloo, which the noble Baroness has been describing, the reason why plays are being put on there now?

Is the empty platform at Waterloo, which the noble Baroness has been describing, the reason why plays are being put on there now?

My Lords, this amendment follows on nicely from the previous amendment. It also illustrates the general confusion over the structure of transport in the London area. The purpose of the amendment is to remove from the Department for Transport the responsibility for rail franchising within the inner suburban area of...

My Lords, this amendment follows on nicely from the previous amendment. It also illustrates the general confusion over the structure of transport in the London area. The purpose of the amendment is to remove from the Department for Transport the responsibility for rail franchising within the inner suburban area of...

109: After Clause 217, insert the following new Clause— ““Transport for London: Rail Authority for London (1) Section 196 of the Greater London Authority Act 1999 (power of Greater London Authority to give instructions or guidance to Franchising Director) is amended as follows. (2) In subsection (1), for ““The Authority...

109: After Clause 217, insert the following new Clause— ““Transport for London: Rail Authority for London (1) Section 196 of the Greater London Authority Act 1999 (power of Greater London Authority to give instructions or guidance to Franchising Director) is amended as follows. (2) In subsection (1), for ““The Authority...

I think that I am grateful to the noble Lord, Lord McKenzie, for his more measured support for the amendment. I am less grateful to him for tempting me to call a vote just to see what happens. We will have to see about that. I am grateful to the...

I think that I am grateful to the noble Lord, Lord McKenzie, for his more measured support for the amendment. I am less grateful to him for tempting me to call a vote just to see what happens. We will have to see about that. I am grateful to the...

This is an interesting amendment. I was particularly seized of the way in which the noble Baroness, Lady Kramer, proposed it because, following the previous amendment and the discussion about London Travel Watch—I am sorry that I was not in the Chamber at that time—I was sent a map of...

This is an interesting amendment. I was particularly seized of the way in which the noble Baroness, Lady Kramer, proposed it because, following the previous amendment and the discussion about London Travel Watch—I am sorry that I was not in the Chamber at that time—I was sent a map of...

Plays are not taking place on the adapted platform but it would be better to use it for a play than nothing at all. It is absolutely ridiculous. I have two more points to make. Some people say that there must have been a lot of thought about how the...

Plays are not taking place on the adapted platform but it would be better to use it for a play than nothing at all. It is absolutely ridiculous. I have two more points to make. Some people say that there must have been a lot of thought about how the...