382.Section 264 inserts a new section 266A into the 1980 Act to provide for the transfer of property and liabilities when a road becomes or ceases to be a GLA road by order under section 14B of the 1980 Act. This is based on provisions in section 265 of, and Schedule 21 to, the 1980 Act which are used when a road becomes or ceases to be a trunk road.
383.Section 265 inserts a new section 266B into the 1980 Act to provide for the transfer of employees when a road becomes or ceases to be a GLA road by order under section 14B of the Highways Act 1980. This will ensure that if staff are transferred when a road transfers, they have continuity of service. As with the inserted section 14B of the 1980 Act, the power to make orders under section 266B is not exercisable by statutory instrument.
Commentary on Sections Part Iv: Transport Chapter Xiii: Highways Sections 264 and 265: Transfers of property and liabilities upon a road becoming or ceasing to be a GLA Road