Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: March 20, 2025

Purpose: To agree the draft plan for Local Government Reorganisation for submission to government.

Content: To review and endorse the interim proposal as set out in Appendix 1 of this report.   Agree that the interim submission should be submitted to Government by the deadline of 21 March 2025.   To note that through the submission that the Government is being asked for an early indication in response to the proposal that the Isle of Wight Council be treated as an exception and retain its current unitary authority status without change.   The Chief Executive, in consultation with the Leader of the Council, be delegated the responsibility to continue to work collaboratively with the authorities within the Hampshire and the Solent area to negotiate the final business case for local government reorganisation, prior to approval by Council and submission to Government later in 2025 and to make representations to the minster as appropriate.  This may include commissioning or cost-sharing with other authorities as required.