Local Government Reorganisation

November 20, 2025 Cabinet (Cabinet collective) Key decision Unknown View on council website

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Summary

...that Cabinet identified Option 4d as the preferred option for Canterbury City Council in its submission to government and delegated authority to the Leader of the Council, in consultation with the Joint Chief Executives, to submit the final proposal, endorse the business case, make minor changes, and continue working with other councils on a strategic partner.

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1.    
That Cabinet identifies Option 4d as set out in the report as the
preferred option for Canterbury City Council in its submission to
government.
 

2.    
That the Leader of the Council in consultation with the Joint Chief
Executives is given delegated authority to:

a.    
act on behalf of Council in submitting the final proposal and
supporting information

b.    
adds their signature to the final report as endorsement of the
business case and preferred options

c.     
make minor changes and amendments to the final business cases, as
published with this agenda, where this does not create material
changes that could have influenced the decision of the Cabinet

d.    
continue working with other Kent and Medway council leaders and
chief officers on the procurement and strategic direction of a
strategic partner for phases 3 and 4 as set out in the report
 
 

Supporting Documents

Appendix 1a - Kent and Medway preferred option 3a.pdf
Appendix 1b - Kent and Medway preferred options 4b.pdf
Appendix 2a - Supplementary Option 1a.pdf
Appendix 2b - Supplementary option 4d.pdf
Appendix 2c - Supplementary option 5a.pdf
Appendix 3a - Executive summary for all options considered option 3a.pdf
Appendix 3a - Executive summary for all options considered option 4b.pdf
Appendix 3b- Executive summary for all options considered option 4d.pdf
Appendix 3a - Executive summary for all options considered option 5a.pdf
Appendix 5 - Equalities Impact Assessment interim.pdf
Appendix 6 - Climate Change Impact Assessment interim.pdf
Appendix 4 - Consultation and engagement.pdf
Local Government Reorganisation Final submission report.pdf

Details

OutcomeImplemented
Decision date20 Nov 2025