Purpose

To consider the
report.

Content

RESOLVED THAT:
 

1.   
the joint letter to be submitted to the Ministry of
Housing, Communities and Local Government found at Appendix 4 is
approved;
 
2.   
a preference is expressed for two unitary councils to
be created in Gloucestershire and the interim submission included
at Appendix 5 is approved, setting out an outline case to be
appended separately to the joint letter alongside other interim
proposals submitted by respective Gloucestershire councils;
 
3.   
authority is delegated to the Chief Executive in
consultation with the Leader to work with the other six
Gloucestershire councils to submit the joint letter and any
associated separate appendices submitted by councils
individually;
 
4.   
that there is not alignment on the shape of local
government in Gloucestershire is recognised by Cabinet, but a
commitment to ongoing collaboration with other Gloucestershire
Councils, stakeholders and MHCLG as the devolution and
reorganisation process progresses is agreed, to ensure that we
deliver the best outcomes for residents and businesses.