Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: March 19, 2025

Purpose: To provide Members with background information regarding the extensive reforms to the local government framework across England set out in the White Paper on English Devolution published 16 December 2024.   To provide Members with an update on the LGR progress for the Peterborough and Cambridgeshire area.   To consider the proposed letter of submission to the Government by 21 March 2025. This letter has been drafted in conjunction with other authorities in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough following discussions between the Councils Leaders’ and Chief Executives.

Content: The Cabinet has considered the background to the English Devolution White Paper and its implications for residents of the District and Huntingdonshire District Council.   The Cabinet has delegated authority to the Chief Executive, in consultation with the Executive Leader of the Council, to finalise the proposed letter to Government along with other Council Leaders, as the interim submission, to indicate our commitment to work towards achieving a consensus proposal by November 2025. It should be noted, it is the Executive Leader of the Council who will sign this letter.