Legislation – The Greater Lincolnshire Combined County Authority Regulations 2025

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PART 6Transport

Grants to bus service operators18.

(1)

Subject to paragraphs (2) to (4), the function of the Secretary of State set out in section 154(1) of the 2000 Act (grants to bus service operators) is exercisable by the Combined County Authority in relation to the Area.

(2)

For the purpose of paragraph (1), section 154 of the 2000 Act has effect as if—

(a)

in subsection (1), “with the approval of the Treasury (as respects England)” were omitted; and

(b)

in subsection (3), for “with the approval of the Treasury (as respects England)” there were substituted “and notified to the Combined County Authority”.

(3)

Grants made under paragraph (1) must be 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.

(4)

Grants must not be made under 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 paragraph (4), “eligible bus services” has the meaning given by section 154(5) of the 2000 Act.