Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: Yes
Is subject to call in?: Yes
1. That the submission of the joint interimplan for Local Government re-organisation in Hampshire and the Solent dated 21 March 2025 as requested by the Government be approved (Appendix 2 of report CAB3502).
2. That if any minor amendments to the proposed interim plan are agreed by the 15 Councils, the Leader of the Council in consultation with the Chief Executive has authority to approve the updated report on behalf of Winchester City Council.
3. That authority be delegated to the Leader and Chief Executive to negotiate the final business case for local government reorganisation, prior to approval by Council and submission to Government later in 2025.
Reason Key: Significantly effect on 2 or more wards;
Wards Affected: (All Wards);
Contact: Laura Taylor, Chief Executive Email: ltaylor@winchester.gov.uk.
Report author: Gareth John
Publication date: 20/03/2025
Date of decision: 20/03/2025
Decided at meeting: 20/03/2025 - Cabinet
Effective from: 28/03/2025
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