Purpose

This item will update Cabinet on the
anticipated government consultation on LGR options in Surrey and
set out our plans to support stakeholders and residents to engage.
This item is urgent as the council was only recently informed by
government that they expect the consultation period to start in
mid-June and run for 8 weeks. Having a discussion with Cabinet
towards the start of the consultation period will ensure that
Cabinet are informed about the government’s approach and how
the council plans to support stakeholders and residents to engage
in the consultation.
 
This item will be dealt with under the General
Exception rule as it has not had the required 28 days’ notice
on the Forward Plan. The Chairman of the Resources and Performance
Select Committee has been notified of the intention to make this
decision.
 
 

Content

RESOLVED:
 

That Cabinet notes the latest
developments of Surrey’s Devolution and Local Government
Reorganisation (D&LGR) programme.

 
Reasons for
Decisions:
 
As Surrey transitions through this historic
change to its local government, we are committed to being open and
transparent with residents and wider partners on D&LGR work.
This includes sharing any opportunities that wider stakeholders may
have to influence the process, so their views are taken into
account by government in their decision-making process.
 
(The decisions on
this item can be called-in by the Resources and Performance Select
Committee)