Section 26 — Dissolution of a CCA’s area

Extent: E+W

This version in force from 2026-04-29

Snapshot: 2026-08-24

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(1) The Secretary of State may by regulations—

(a) dissolve a CCA’s area, and

(b) abolish the CCA for that area.

(2) Regulations under subsection (1)—

(a) may transfer functions from the CCA to any other public authority;

(b) may provide for any function of the CCA to be no longer exercisable in relation to the CCA’s area.

(3) In subsection (2)(a) “public authority” includes—

(a) a Minister of the Crown within the meaning of the Ministers of the Crown Act 1975,

(b) a government department,

(d) a district council.