Local Government, England PART 1 General Citation and commencement 1 1 This Order may be cited as the Hull and East Yorkshire Combined Authority Order 2025. 2 Save as provided in paragraph (3) this Order comes into force on the day after the day on which it is made. 3 The provisions of Part 6 (Mayoral functions) come into force on 6th May 2025. Interpretation 2 In this Order and in any modifications to legislation made by this Order— “ the 1980 Act ” means the Highways Act 1980 ; “ the 1985 Act ” means the Housing Act 1985 ; “ the 1989 Act ” means the Local Government and Housing Act 1989 ; “ the 1990 Act ” means the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 ; “ the 1999 Act ” means the Greater London Authority Act 1999 ; “ the 2000 Act ” means the Transport Act 2000 ; “ the 2003 Act ” means the Local Government Act 2003 ; “ the 2004 Act ” means the Traffic Management Act 2004 ; “ the 2007 Regulations ” means the Traffic Management Permit Scheme (England) Regulations 2007 ; “ the 2008 Act ” means the Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 ; “ the 2009 Act ” means the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009; “ the 2011 Act ” means the Localism Act 2011 ; “ the 2023 Act ” means the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023 ; “ the BRS Act ” means the Business Rate Supplements Act 2009 ; “ Area ” means the area of the Combined Authority; “ Combined Authority ” means the Hull and East Yorkshire Combined Authority as established by article 3 ; “ constituent councils ” means the councils for the local government areas of East Riding of Yorkshire and the city of Kingston upon Hull; “ Corporation ” means a corporation established by the Secretary of State in accordance with the provisions in section 198 of the 2011 Act, as applied by article 19(1) this Order, following the designation of an area of land by the Combined Authority; “ election for the return of the mayor ” means an election held pursuant to article 4 ; “ the HCA ” has the meaning given in article 15(1) ; “ lead member ” means the member designated pursuant to paragraph 1(2) of Schedule 1; “member” is to be interpreted in line with paragraph 1 of Schedule 1; “ the Mayor ” means the mayor for the Area, except in the term “Mayor of London”. PART 2 Establishment of the Combined Authority and election of the Mayor Establishment 3 1 There is established as a body corporate a combined authority for the areas of the constituent councils. 2 The combined authority is to be known as the Hull and East Yorkshire Combined Authority. 3 The functions of the Combined Authority are those functions conferred or imposed upon it by or under this Order or any other enactment (whenever passed or made), or as may be delegated to it by or under this Order or any other enactment (whenever passed or made). Mayor 4 1 There is to be a mayor for the Area. 2 The first election for the return of the Mayor is to take place on 1st May 2025. 3 Subsequent elections for the return of the Mayor for the Area must take place in every fourth year thereafter on the same day as the ordinary day of election. 4 The term of office of the Mayor returned at an election for the return of a mayor for the Area in 2025— a begins with 6th May 2025; b ends, subject to paragraph (8), with the third day after the day of the poll at the next election for the return of the Mayor for the Area. 5 The term of office of the Mayor returned in each subsequent fourth year— a begins, subject to paragraph (7), with the fourth day after the day of the poll at the election for the return of the Mayor for the Area; b ends, subject to paragraph (8), with the third day after the day of the poll at the next election for the return of the Mayor for the Area. 6 In this article “ ordinary day of election ” in relation to any year, means the day which is the ordinary day of election in that year of councillors for counties and districts in England as determined in accordance with section 37 of the Representation of the People Act 1983 . 7 Where for the purposes of paragraph (5)(a) the fourth day would otherwise be a Saturday, Sunday, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Good Friday, a bank holiday under the Banking and Financial Dealings Act 1971 in England and Wales or a day appointed as a day of public thanksgiving or mourning, the fourth day is instead deemed to be the first day thereafter which is not one of those specified days. 8 Where paragraph (7) applies the reference in paragraphs (4)(b) and (5)(b) to the third day is deemed to be the day before the day deemed to have effect in accordance with paragraph (7). Political adviser 5 1 The Mayor may appoint one person as their political adviser. 2 Any appointment under paragraph (1) is an appointment as an employee of the Combined Authority. 3 No appointment under paragraph (1) may extend beyond— a the term of office for which the Mayor who made the appointment was elected, or b where the Mayor who made the appointment ceases to be the Mayor before the end of the term of office for which the Mayor was elected, the date on which the Mayor ceases to hold that office. 4 A person appointed under paragraph (1) is to be regarded for the purposes of Part 1 of the 1989 Act (political restriction of officers and staff) as holding a politically restricted post under a local authority. 5 Section 9(1), (8), (9) and (11) of the 1989 Act (assistants for political groups) applies in relation to an appointment under paragraph (1) as if— a any appointment to that post were the appointment of a person in pursuance of that section, and b the Combined Authority were a relevant authority for the purposes of that section. 6 Subsection (3) of section 9 of the 1989 Act applies in relation to an appointment under paragraph (1) as if the words from “and that the appointment terminates” to the end of that subsection were omitted. Constitution 6 Schedule 1 makes provision about the constitution of the Combined Authority. PART 3 Transport Local Transport 7 1 The following functions are exercisable by the Combined Authority in relation to the Area— a the functions of the constituent councils specified in Parts 4 (local passenger transport services) and 5 (financial provisions) of the Transport Act 1985 ; b the functions of the constituent councils as local transport authorities specified in Part 2 (local transport) of the 2000 Act. 2 Subject to paragraphs (3) and (4), the functions specified in— a Parts 4 and 5 of the Transport Act 1985; b sections 108 and 109 of the 2000 Act; c sections 112 to 159 of the 2000 Act, are exercisable by the Combined Authority instead of by the constituent councils. 3 During the transition period— a the functions mentioned in paragraph (2)(a) and (c) are exercisable by the Combined Authority concurrently with the constituent councils; b the exercise of the functions mentioned in paragraph (2)(b) requires at least three of the members to vote in favour. 4 The functions contained in section 108(1)(b), (2ZA) and (3B), and section 109(4) of the 2000 Act are exercisable by the Combined Authority concurrently with the constituent councils, subject to the modifications set out in paragraph (5). 5 The modifications referred to in paragraph (4) are— a in section 108(1)(b), the reference to “ those policies ” is a reference to the policies developed under section 108(1)(a) of the 2000 Act in accordance with the functions conferred on the Combined Authority by paragraph (1)(b); b in section 108(3B), the reference to “ their plan ” is a reference to the local transport plan prepared under section 108(3) in accordance with the functions conferred on the Combined Authority by paragraph (1)(b); c in section 109(4), the reference to “ their local transport plan ” is a reference to the local transport plan prepared under section 108(3) in accordance with the functions conferred on the Combined Authority by paragraph (1)(b). 6 For the purposes of paragraph (3) , “ the transition period ” means the period commencing when this Order comes into force and ending immediately before 31st March 2026. Agreements between authorities and strategic highways companies 8 1 The following functions are exercisable by the Combined Authority in relation to the Area— a the functions of the constituent councils specified in section 6 of the 1980 Act (powers to enter into agreements with the Minister or strategic highways companies relating to the exercise of functions with respect to trunk roads etc) ; b the functions of the constituent councils as local highway authorities specified in section 8 of the 1980 Act (power to enter into agreements with local highway authorities and strategic highways companies for the doing of certain works) . 2 The functions mentioned in paragraph (1) are exercisable concurrently with the constituent councils. 3 Any exercise of the functions conferred by paragraph (1) requires the consent of each constituent council in whose area it is proposed that the function is to be exercised. Civil enforcement of road traffic contraventions 9 1 The functions of the constituent councils as enforcement authorities specified in the following enactments are exercisable by the Combined Authority in relation to the area comprising the civil enforcement areas of the constituent councils— a Part 6 (civil enforcement of road traffic contraventions) of the 2004 Act, insofar as it applies to a civil enforcement area designated under paragraphs 9 (designation of civil enforcement areas for bus lane contraventions) or 10 of Schedule 8 (civil enforcement areas and enforcement authorities outside Greater London) to that Act; b the Civil Enforcement of Road Traffic Contraventions (Approved Devices, Charging Guidelines and General Provisions) (England) Regulations 2022 ; c the Civil Enforcement of Road Traffic Contraventions (Representations and Appeals) (England) Regulations 2022 . 2 The functions mentioned in paragraph (1) are exercisable by the Combined Authority concurrently with each constituent council (in relation to its civil enforcement area). 3 In this article— “ civil enforcement area ” means an area designated as a civil enforcement area under Part 2 of Schedule 8 to the 2004 Act (civil enforcement areas and enforcement authorities) and which falls within the Area; “ enforcement area ” means the area comprising all of the civil enforcement areas of the constituent councils; “ enforcement authority ” means an enforcement authority for the purposes of Part 6 of the 2004 Act pursuant to paragraphs 9(4) or 10(5) of Schedule 8 to that Act. 4 Any exercise of the functions conferred by paragraph (1) requires the consent of each constituent council in whose area it is proposed that the functions are to be exercised. Grants to bus service operators 10 1 Subject to paragraphs (2) to (4), the function of the Secretary of State set out in section 154(1) (grants to bus service operators) of the 2000 Act is exercisable by the Combined Authority in relation to the Area. 2 For the purpose of paragraph (1), section 154(1) of the 2000 Act shall have effect as if “with the approval of the Treasury” were omitted. 3 Grants made by virtue of the function conferred by paragraph (1) must be— a calculated in accordance with such method as may be provided by any regulations made by the Secretary of State by virtue of section 154(2) of the 2000 Act; b subject to sub-paragraph (a), of such amount and subject to such conditions (including conditions requiring their repayment in specified circumstances) as may be determined by the Secretary of State by virtue of section 154(3) of the 2000 Act and notified to the Combined Authority. 4 Grants must not be made by virtue of the function conferred by paragraph (1) to the extent that eligible bus services operate outside the Area. 5 The function mentioned in paragraph (1) is exercisable concurrently with the Secretary of State in relation to the Area. 6 In this article, “ eligible bus services ” has the meaning given by section 154(5) of the 2000 Act. Permit schemes 11 1 The functions of the constituent councils as local highway authorities specified in the following provisions of the 2004 Act are exercisable by the Combined Authority in relation to the Area— a section 33 (preparation of permit schemes) ; b section 33A (implementation of permit schemes of strategic highways companies and local highway authorities in England) ; c section 36 (variation and revocation of permit schemes) . 2 The functions of the constituent councils as Permit Authorities specified in the 2007 Regulations are exercisable by the Combined Authority in relation to the Area. 3 The functions mentioned in paragraphs (1) and (2) are exercisable by the Combined Authority concurrently with the constituent councils. 4 Part 3 of the 2004 Act (permit schemes) applies in relation to the preparation, implementation, variation and revocation of permit schemes by the Combined Authority as it applies in relation to the preparation, implementation, variation and revocation of permit schemes by a constituent council as a local highway authority, subject to the modifications in Schedule 2 to this Order. 5 The 2007 Regulations apply in relation to the content, preparation, operation, variation and revocation of permit schemes by the Combined Authority as they apply in relation to the content, preparation, operation, variation and revocation of permit schemes by a constituent council as a Permit Authority. 6 For the purposes of paragraph (5), references in the 2007 Regulations to a Permit Authority are to be read as including references to the Combined Authority. 7 In this article— “ Permit Authority ” has the same meaning as in regulation 2(1) of the 2007 Regulations; “ permit scheme ” is to be construed in accordance with section 32 of the 2004 Act. 8 Any exercise of the functions conferred by paragraphs (1) and (2) requires the consent of each constituent council in whose area it is proposed that the functions are to be exercised. Power to pay grant 12 1 The functions of a Minister of the Crown specified in section 31 of the 2003 Act (power to pay grant) are functions of the Combined Authority that are exercisable in relation to the Area. 2 The functions are exercisable by the Combined Authority concurrently with a Minister of the Crown. 3 Paragraph (4) applies where, in exercising functions referred to in paragraphs (1), the Combined Authority determines an amount of grant to be paid towards expenditure incurred or to be incurred by a constituent council in relation to the exercise of its highway functions. 4 In determining that amount, the Combined Authority must have regard to the desirability of ensuring that the constituent council has sufficient funds to facilitate the effective discharge of those highway functions. 5 To comply with paragraph (4), the Combined Authority must take into account any other sources of funding available to the constituent council for expenditure incurred or to be incurred in relation to the exercise of its highway functions. 6 For the purposes of the exercise by the Combined Authority of the functions referred to in paragraph (1), section 31 of the 2003 Act has effect as if— a in subsection (1)— i the reference to a “Minister of the Crown” were a reference to the Combined Authority; ii the reference to a “local authority in England” were a reference to a constituent council; b subsection (2) were omitted; c subsection (6) were omitted. 7 In this article, “ highway functions ” means functions exercisable by a constituent council (in whatever capacity) in relation to the highways for which it is the highway authority. Power to direct 13 1 The Combined Authority may direct a constituent council about the exercise of an eligible power. 2 A direction under paragraph (1) must relate only to the exercise of an eligible power in respect of a key route network road in— a the Area; b the area of the constituent council subject to the direction. 3 A direction under paragraph (1) must relate only to any one or more of— a the provision of information about the exercise of an eligible power which the constituent council has or might reasonably be expected to acquire; b the imposition on a constituent council of requirements relating to procedures to be followed prior to the exercise of an eligible power; c the imposition on a constituent council of requirements relating to the obtaining of consent prior to the exercise of an eligible power; d the imposition on a constituent council of conditions subject to which an eligible power may be exercised (including conditions relating to the times at which, and the manner in which, an eligible power may be exercised); e a requirement to exercise an eligible power (including a requirement to exercise an eligible power subject to conditions); f a prohibition on the exercise of an eligible power. 4 A direction that relates to paragraph (3)(e) has no effect unless the Combined Authority meets the cost of complying with the direction. 5 Before giving a direction under paragraph (1) the Combined Authority must consult the constituent council that is to be the subject of the direction. 6 Any direction given by virtue of paragraph (1)— a must be given in writing and may be varied or revoked by a further direction in writing; b may make different provision for different cases and different provision for different areas. 7 The Combined Authority may not direct a constituent council to take any action which they would not otherwise be able to take in relation to the exercise of an eligible power. 8 In this article— “ eligible power ” has the meaning given by section 88(2) of the Local Transport Act 2008 (conferral of a power to direct) ; “ key route network road ” has the meaning given by section 107ZA(9) of the 2009 Act . Amendment of the Sub-national Transport Body (Transport for the North) Regulations 2018 14 1 The Sub-national Transport Body (Transport for the North) Regulations 2018 are amended in accordance with paragraph (2). 2 In regulation 2(1) (interpretation) in the definition of “constituent authorities”— a omit “Kingston upon Hull City Council” and “The East Riding of Yorkshire Council”; b after “Greater Manchester Combined Authority”, insert “The Hull and East Yorkshire Combined Authority” . PART 4 Housing, regeneration and planning Conferral of functions corresponding to functions that the HCA has in relation to the Area 15 1 The functions of or relating to the Homes and Communities Agency (“the HCA”) which are specified in the following provisions of the 2008 Act as applied by article 17(3) are to be functions of or relating to the Combined Authority that are exercisable in relation to the Area— a section 5 (powers to provide housing or other land); b section 6 (powers for regeneration, development or effective use of land); c section 7 (powers in relation to infrastructure); d section 8 (powers to deal with land etc); e section 9 (acquisition of land); f section 10 (restrictions on disposal of land); g section 19 (power to give financial assistance); h paragraphs 19 and 20 of Schedule 3 (powers in relation to burial grounds and consecrated land etc); i paragraphs 1, 2, 3, 4, 6 (extinguishment or removal powers for the HCA), 10 (counternotices) and 20 (notification of proposal to make order) of Schedule 4. 2 The Combined Authority must exercise the functions set out in the provisions specified in paragraph (1) for the purposes of, or for purposes incidental to the objectives of— a improving the supply and quality of housing in the Area; b securing the regeneration or development of land or infrastructure in the Area; c supporting in other ways the creation, regeneration or development of communities in the Area or their continued well-being; d contributing to the achievement of sustainable development and good design in the Area, with a view to meeting the needs of people living in the Area. 3 The functions described in the provisions specified in paragraph (1) are exercisable concurrently with the HCA. 4 In paragraph (2) “good design” and “needs” have the meanings given by section 2(2) of the 2008 Act and the reference to improving the supply of housing includes a reference to improving the supply of particular kinds of housing. Acquisition and appropriation of land for planning and public purposes 16 1 The functions of the constituent councils specified in the following provisions as applied by article 17(1) and (2) are exercisable by the Combined Authority in relation to the Area— a section 8 of the 1985 Act (periodical review of housing needs) ; b section 11 of the 1985 Act (provision of board and laundry facilities) ; c section 12 of the 1985 Act (provision of shops, recreation grounds, etc) ; d section 17 of the 1985 Act (acquisition of land for housing purposes) ; e section 18 of the 1985 Act (duties with respect to buildings acquired for housing purposes); f section 226 of the 1990 Act (compulsory acquisition of land for development and other planning purposes) ; g section 227 of the 1990 Act (acquisition of land by agreement); h section 229 of the 1990 Act (appropriation of land forming part of common, etc); i section 230(1)(a) of the 1990 Act (acquisition of land for purposes of exchange); j section 232 of the 1990 Act (appropriation of land held for planning purposes); k section 233 of the 1990 Act (disposal by local authorities of land held for planning purposes) ; l section 235 of the 1990 Act (development of land held for planning purposes); m section 236 of the 1990 Act (extinguishment of rights over land compulsorily acquired) ; n section 238 of the 1990 Act (use and development of consecrated land) ; o section 239 of the 1990 Act (use and development of burial grounds); p section 241 of the 1990 Act (use and development of open spaces). 2 The functions referred to in paragraph (1) are exercisable concurrently with the constituent councils. Application of provisions of the 1985 Act, the 1990 Act and the 2008 Act 17 1 For the purposes of sub-paragraphs (a) to (e) of article 16(1) , the Combined Authority is to be treated as a local housing authority for the Area and acts of a local housing authority that is not the Combined Authority may be taken to be acts of the Combined Authority for these purposes. 2 Part 9 of the 1990 Act (acquisition and appropriation of land for planning purposes, etc) applies in relation to the Combined Authority, and land which has been vested in or acquired by the Combined Authority for planning and public purposes, as it applies to a constituent council and land which has been vested in or acquired by a constituent council for planning and public purposes. 3 Chapters 1 and 2 of Part 1 of, section 19 of and Schedules 2 to 4 to, the 2008 Act apply in relation to the powers of the Combined Authority to acquire land for housing and infrastructure as they apply to the HCA and land acquired by the HCA with the modifications made by Parts 1 and 2 of Schedule 3 to this Order (Modifications of the 2008 Act). PART 5 Mayoral development corporation Mayoral development corporation 18 1 The Combined Authority has, in relation to the Area, functions corresponding to the functions described in the provisions in the 2011 Act referred to in paragraph (2) that the Mayor of London has in relation to Greater London. 2 The provisions in the 2011 Act referred to in paragraph (1) are— a section 197 (designation of Mayoral development areas); b section 199 (exclusion of land from Mayoral development areas); c section 200 (transfers of property etc to a Mayoral development corporation) ; d section 202 (functions in relation to town and country planning) ; e section 204 (removal or restriction of planning functions); f section 214 (powers in relation to discretionary relief from non-domestic rates); g section 215 (reviews); h section 216 (transfers of property, rights and liabilities) ; i section 217 (dissolution: final steps); j section 219 (guidance by the Mayor); k section 220 (directions by the Mayor); l section 221 (consents); m paragraph 1 of Schedule 21 (membership); n paragraph 2 of Schedule 21 (terms of appointment of members); o paragraph 3 of Schedule 21 (staff); p paragraph 4 of Schedule 21 (remuneration etc: members and staff); q paragraph 6 of Schedule 21 (committees); r paragraph 8 of Schedule 21 (proceedings and meetings). Application of provisions in the 2011 Act 19 1 Section 198 of the 2011 Act applies with the modifications made by paragraph 1 of Schedule 4 to this Order. 2 Chapter 2 of Part 8 of the 2011 Act (Mayoral development corporations) applies in relation to the Combined Authority as it applies in relation to the Mayor of London, with the modifications made by Schedule 4 to this Order. 3 Chapter 2 of Part 8 of the 2011 Act applies in relation to a Corporation as it applies in relation to a Mayoral development corporation, with the modifications made by paragraph 2 of Schedule 4 to this Order. 4 Subject to paragraph (7) , in any enactment (whenever passed or made)— a any reference to a Mayoral development corporation; b any reference which falls to be read as a reference to a Mayoral development corporation, is to be treated as including a reference to a Corporation. 5 For the purposes of any transfer scheme relating to a Corporation under any provisions of the 2011 Act applied with modifications by this Order, paragraph 9 of Schedule 24 to the 2011 Act (transfers under scheme under section 17, 200(1) or (4) or 216(1)) applies in relation to— a any property, rights or liabilities transferred to or from a Corporation in accordance with a transfer scheme; b anything done for the purposes of, or in relation to, or in consequence of, the transfer of any property, rights or liabilities to or from a Corporation in accordance with such a transfer scheme. 6 For the purposes of establishing a Corporation, giving the Corporation a name, giving effect to any decisions notified to the Secretary of State under sections 199(4) (exclusion of land from Mayoral development areas), 202(8) (decisions about planning functions), or 214(6) (powers in relation to discretionary relief from non-domestic rates) of the 2011 Act or in relation to the transfer of land to or from a Corporation under any provision of the 2011 Act, applied with modifications by this Order, section 235 of the 2011 Act (orders and regulations) applies in relation to— a the power of a Secretary of State to make an order under sections 198(2) (mayoral development corporations: establishment) and 200(6) (transfers of property etc to a Mayoral development corporation) of that Act; b the power of the Treasury to make regulations under paragraph 9(2) of Schedule 24 to that Act, as it applies in relation to the establishment of a Mayoral development corporation, giving the corporation a name, giving effect to any decisions notified to the Secretary of State (under sections 199(4), 202(8) and 214(6) of the 2011 Act) or in relation to the transfer of land to or from a Mayoral development corporation. 7 Paragraph (4) does not apply to— a paragraph 9(8)(a) of Schedule 2 to the Channel Tunnel Rail Link Act 1996 (works: further and supplementary provisions) ; b section 31(1A) of the 1999 Act (limits of the general power) ; c section 38 of the 1999 Act (delegation) ; d section 60A(3) of the 1999 Act (confirmation hearings etc for certain appointments by the Mayor) ; e section 68(6) of the 1999 Act (disqualification and political restriction) ; f section 73 of the 1999 Act (monitoring officer) ; g section 403B of the 1999 Act (acquisition of land by MDC and TfL for shared purposes) ; h section 424 of the 1999 Act (interpretation) ; i section 24(4) of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 (conformity with spatial development strategy) ; j paragraph 8(8)(a) of Schedule 2 to the Crossrail Act 2008 (works: further and supplementary provisions) . 8 In this article, “ scheme ” means a transfer scheme under section 200(1) or (4) or 216(1) of the 2011 Act. Mayoral development corporation: incidental provisions 20 1 The following provisions of the 1989 Act apply in relation to a Corporation as if it were a local authority— a section 1 (disqualification and political restriction of certain officers and staff) ; b sections 2 and 3A (politically restricted posts and exemptions from restriction) so far as they have effect for the purposes of section 1. 2 Section 5 of the 1989 Act (designation and reports of monitoring officer) applies in relation to the Combined Authority as if a Corporation were a committee of the Combined Authority. 3 Section 32 of the 2003 Act applies in relation to expenditure of a Corporation as if— a each reference to a functional body were a reference to a Corporation; b each reference to the Greater London Authority were a reference to the Combined Authority; c each reference to the Mayor of London were a reference to the Mayor; d subsection (7) were omitted. PART 6 Mayoral functions Functions exercisable only by the Mayor 21 1 The functions of the Combined Authority specified in paragraph (2) are general functions exercisable only by the Mayor. 2 The functions referred to in paragraph (1) are the those corresponding to the functions set out in the following enactments— a section 17(3) of the 1985 Act; b sections 108 (local transport plans), 109 (further provision about plans: England), 112 (plans and strategies: supplementary) and 154(1) (grants to bus service operators) of the 2000 Act; c section 31 (power to pay grant) of the 2003 Act; d section 9(2) of the 2008 Act; e in relation to the functions conferred by article 24 (conferral of Business Rates Supplements functions) of this Order, the BRS Act; f sections 197, 199, 200, 202, 204, 214 to 217 and 219 to 221 of, and paragraphs 1 to 4, 6 and 8 of Schedule 21 to, the 2011 Act; g a power to give a direction about the exercise of an eligible power pursuant to article 13 (power to direct). 3 For the purposes of the exercise of the general functions mentioned in paragraph (2), the members and officers of the Combined Authority may assist the Mayor in the exercise of the functions. 4 For the purposes of the exercise of the functions mentioned in paragraph (2), the Mayor may do anything that the Combined Authority may do under section 113A of the 2009 Act (general power of EPB or combined authority) . 5 The Mayor must not make arrangements under section 107D(3)(b) of the 2009 Act (functions of mayors: general) in relation to the functions specified in paragraph (2)(e), in relation to a political adviser appointed under article 5 . Joint committees 22 1 The Mayor may enter into arrangements jointly with the Combined Authority, the constituent councils and other local authorities in accordance with section 101(5) of the Local Government Act 1972 for the discharge of the general functions of the Combined Authority which are exercisable only by the Mayor pursuant to article 21 . 2 In this article, “ local authority ” has the same meaning as in section 101(13) of the Local Government Act 1972 . PART 7 Funding Funding 23 1 Subject to paragraphs (3) to (5) , the constituent councils must ensure that the costs of the Combined Authority reasonably attributable to the exercise of its functions are met. 2 Subject to paragraph (4) , the constituent councils must meet the costs of the expenditure reasonably incurred by the Mayor in, or in connection with, the exercise of the functions referred to in article 21(1) , to the extent that the Mayor has not decided to meet these costs from other resources available to the Combined Authority. 3 Any amount payable by each of the constituent councils to ensure that the costs of the Combined Authority referred to in paragraphs (1) and (2) are met is to be determined by apportioning such costs between the constituent councils in such proportions as they may agree or, in default of such agreement, in accordance with the proportion of the total resident population of the Combined Authority which resides in the area of each constituent council at the relevant date as estimated by the Statistics Board . 4 In relation to the expenditure mentioned in paragraph (2) — a to the extent to which such expenditure is met by amounts payable under paragraph (3) — i the Mayor must agree with the Combined Authority the total expenditure mentioned in paragraph (2) in advance of incurring such expenditure; ii in the absence of such agreement, no such expenditure may be incurred; b any precept issued in relation to such expenditure under section 40 of the Local Government Finance Act 1992 is to be disregarded from any calculation of the costs of the expenditure. 5 The costs of the Combined Authority reasonably attributable to the exercise of its functions relating to transport must be met by means of a levy issued by the Combined Authority to the constituent councils under section 74 of the Local Government Finance Act 1988 and in accordance with the Transport Levying Bodies Regulations 1992 . 6 For the purposes of paragraph (3), the “ relevant date ” in relation to a payment for a financial year is 30 June in the financial year which commenced two years prior to the financial year in which such payment is to be made. Conferral of Business Rate Supplements functions 24 1 The Combined Authority has, in relation to the Area, functions corresponding to the functions conferred on the Greater London Authority in relation to Greater London by the BRS Act. 2 Paragraph (1) does not apply in relation to the function conferred by section 3(5) of the BRS Act. Adaptation of the BRS Act in consequence of article 24 25 For the purposes of article 24 , the BRS Act applies to the Combined Authority as if— a references to the Greater London Authority in section 2(1) (levying authorities) and in section 5(2) (prospectus) of the BRS Act included references to the Combined Authority; b references in the BRS Act to a lower-tier authority were, in relation to the Combined Authority, references to a district council whose area forms part of the Area. PART 8 Additional functions Data sharing 26 1 The functions of the constituent councils specified in section 17A (sharing of information) of the Crime and Disorder Act 1998 are exercisable by the Combined Authority in relation to the Area. 2 The Combined Authority is a relevant authority for the purposes of section 115 (disclosure of information) of the Crime and Disorder Act 1998 . 3 The functions referred to in paragraph (1) are exercisable concurrently with the constituent councils. Assessment of economic conditions 27 1 The function of the constituent councils specified in section 69 of the 2009 Act (duty to prepare an assessment of economic conditions) is exercisable by the Combined Authority in relation to the Area. 2 The function referred to in paragraph (1) is exercisable concurrently with the constituent councils. 3 Any requirement in any enactment for a constituent council to exercise the function referred to in paragraph (1) may be fulfilled by the exercise of that function by the Combined Authority. 4 Section 69 of the 2009 Act applies to the Combined Authority as it applies to a constituent council. Incidental provisions 28 1 The following provisions of the Local Government Act 1972 have effect as if the Combined Authority were a local authority for the purposes of those provisions— a section 113 (the power to place staff at the disposal of other local authorities) ; b section 142(2) (the power to arrange for publication of information etc relating to the functions of the Combined Authority) ; c section 144 (the power to encourage visitors and provide conference and other facilities) ; d section 145 (the power to provide and support cultural activities and entertainments) ; e section 222 (power to prosecute and defend legal proceedings) . 2 The Combined Authority has the power to exercise any of the functions described in subsection (1)(a) and (b) of section 88 (research and collection of information) of the Local Government Act 1985 whether or not a scheme is made under that section. 3 For the purposes of paragraph (2) , paragraphs (a) and (b) of section 88(1) of the Local Government Act 1985 have effect as if a reference to “that area” were a reference to the Area. 4 Section 13 of the 1989 Act (voting rights of members of certain committees) has effect as if— a in subsection (4) after paragraph (h) there were inserted— i subject to subsection (4A), a committee appointed by the Hull and East Yorkshire Combined Authority. ; b after subsection (4) there were inserted— 4A A person who is a member of a committee falling within paragraph (i) of subsection (4) or a sub-committee appointed by such a committee shall for all purposes be treated as a non-voting member of that committee or sub-committee unless that person is— a a member of one of the constituent councils; b a non-constituent member of the Hull and East Yorkshire Combined Authority and that Authority has passed a resolution to the effect that such members are to have voting rights. . 5 In Part 2 of Schedule 3 to the Local Government Pension Scheme Regulations 2013 , in the table insert at the end— An employee of the Hull and East Yorkshire Combined Authority established by the Hull and East Yorkshire Combined Authority Order 2025 East Riding of Yorkshire Council . 6 The functions of the constituent councils under section 1 of the 2011 Act, to the extent that those functions are exercisable for the purpose of economic development and regeneration, are exercisable by the Combined Authority in relation to the Area. 7 The functions referred to in paragraph (6) are exercisable concurrently with the constituent councils. 8 Any requirement in any enactment for a constituent council to exercise a function referred to in paragraph (6) may be fulfilled by the exercise of that function by the Combined Authority. Signed by authority of the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government Jim McMahon Minister of State Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government 4th February 2025