Decision

Decision taken

(FOR: 4

AGAINST: 3)

Cabinet:

1. Noted the content of the report, and the indicative non-binding view of Special Council at its meeting on 15 January 2026; and
2. Agreed to request the government to postpone the ordinary elections to Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council due to be held on 7 May 2026 in order to release capacity to deliver local government reorganisation and so allow reorganisation to progress effectively.