Issue - meetings

Report of the Chief Executive

The Chief Executive circulated a report prior to the meeting for Cabinet to consider the outcome of the Full Council debate on Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) and resolve the Council’s position on which option to support as a final proposal for submission to Government by 28 November 2025.

RESOLVED:

THAT CABINET

1. Having considered the recommendations from Full Council, approved the submission of Option 1e (a Northern unitary based on existing boundaries of Ashfield, Bassetlaw, Gedling, Mansfield, Newark & Sherwood; a Southern unitary based on existing boundaries of Broxtowe, Nottingham City, Rushcliffe) as this Council’s preferred option for submission to Government by 28 November 2025.

2. Delegated authority to the Chief Executive to make any minor amendments to the Option 1e submission if required prior to submission to government.

3. Supported continued collaborative working with other local authorities across Nottingham and Nottinghamshire on implementation proposals for the new authorities.

4. Noted the risks associated with Local Government Reorganisation and ensures that appropriate governance, communication, financial and management arrangements are put in place to mitigate potential impacts during the transition period.

Report of the Chief Executive

Consideration was given to a report of the Chief Executive which had been circulated prior to the meeting asking that members consider the submission of the final business case for Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire in line with government requirements.

A request for a recorded vote on the recommendations was proposed and seconded.

On being put to the vote, the motion was carried.

RESOLVED:

To recommend the following to Cabinet for formal approval:

That Cabinet:

a.         Approves submission of Option 1e (a Northern unitary based on existing boundaries of Ashfield, Bassetlaw, Gedling, Mansfield, Newark & Sherwood; a Southern unitary based on existing boundaries of Broxtowe, Nottingham City, Rushcliffe) as this Council’s preferred option for submission to Government by 28 November 2025.

b.         Delegates authority to the Chief Executive to make any minor amendments to the Option 1e submission if required prior to submission to government.

c.         Supports continued collaborative working with other local authorities across Nottingham and Nottinghamshire on implementation proposals for the new authorities.

d.         Notes the risks associated with Local Government Reorganisation and ensures that appropriate governance, communication, financial and management arrangements are put in place to mitigate potential impacts during the transition period.