Made under the Cities and Local Government Devolution Act 2016
3 statutory instruments made using powers in the Cities and Local Government Devolution Act 2016, newest first. Each one is explained section by section in plain English.
The Warwickshire County Council (Adult Education Functions) Regulations 2026
- Department: Department for Work and Pensions
- Made under: Cities and Local Government Devolution Act 2016
The Regulations transferred certain adult education functions from the Secretary of State to Warwickshire County Council and established conditions on their exercise.
These Regulations formally transfer specific adult education functions, originally held by the Secretary of State under the Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009, to Warwickshire County Council concerning its local area, with effect from April 22, 2026, primarily for academic years starting after August 1, 2026, while explicitly excluding functions related to apprenticeship training and services for adults in detention, and subject the Council's new responsibilities to ongoing directions and guidance from the Secretary of State.
The Buckinghamshire Council, Surrey County Council and Warwickshire County Council (Housing and Regeneration Functions) Regulations 2025
- Department: Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
- Made under: Cities and Local Government Devolution Act 2016
The Regulations conferred housing and regeneration functions from the HCA onto Buckinghamshire, Surrey, and Warwickshire County Councils, modifying the application of relevant 2008 Act provisions.
These Regulations formally transfer specific housing, regeneration, land acquisition, and financial assistance functions, previously held by the Homes and Communities Agency (HCA) under the Housing and Regeneration Act 2008, to Buckinghamshire Council, Surrey County Council, and Warwickshire County Council, enabling them to exercise these powers concurrently within their respective local government areas to meet local needs for housing, infrastructure, and community well-being.
The Cornwall Council (Adult Education Functions) Regulations 2025
- Department: Department for Education
- Made under: Cities and Local Government Devolution Act 2016
The Cornwall Council (Adult Education Functions) Regulations 2025 transferred specified adult education functions from the Secretary of State to Cornwall Council, amending relevant legislation to reflect the change.
These regulations transfer responsibility for certain adult education functions from the UK Secretary of State to Cornwall Council.
Specifically, the transfer includes functions related to education and training for those aged 19 and over, including the provision of facilities and tuition fees.
However, some functions, such as those related to apprenticeships, adult detention, and regulatory powers remain with the Secretary of State, and others are to be exercised concurrently with the Council.
The regulations also amend existing legislation concerning financial resources and information sharing related to adult education.
The transfer is contingent on Cornwall Council's consent and a belief that it will improve the economic, social, and environmental wellbeing of Cornwall residents.