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UK Law Reference
All sections of Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023
2023 c. 55, s.32B

Section 32B — Secretary of State guidance on local growth plans

This version in force from 2026-04-29

Snapshot: 2026-08-24

Reproduced from legislation.gov.uk (Crown Copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0). Amendments made after 2026-08-24 may not be reflected — always check the official text .

(1) [F1 The Secretary of State may issue guidance to mayoral CCAs in relation to local growth plans under section 32A.]

(2) [F1 A mayoral CCA must have regard to any such guidance in exercising their functions.]

(3) [F1 The guidance may include (but is not limited to) guidance about—]

(a) [F1 who the CCA might consult when preparing or revising the plan;]

(b) [F1 information to be included in the plan under section 32A(2) or the plan as revised;]

(c) [F1 the process for agreeing priorities for the economic growth of the area with the Secretary of State for the purposes of section 32A(2)(b);]

(d) [F1 the circumstances in which the CCA may revise or replace the plan;]

(e) [F1 the ways in which the CCA may have regard to the plan when exercising its other functions.]

Amendment notes

  1. F1 Ss. 32A, 32B and cross-heading inserted (29.4.2026 for specified purposes, 29.6.2026 in so far as not already in force) by English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act 2026 (c. 23), s. 108(1)(5), Sch. 22 para. 1(3) (with s. 102)