Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: August 26, 2025

Purpose: To consider the report of the Chief Executive providing an update on the establishment of a Mayoral County Combined Authority for Hampshire and the Solent.

Content: (i)  To delegate authority to the Chief Executive after consultation with the Leader of the Council and Director of Legal and Governance to agree any draft Parliamentary Order that the Government wishes to lay before Parliament to create a new Mayoral County Combined Authority (MCCA). (ii)  To note the report.

Reasons for the decision: There is an expectation from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) that Chief Executives will have the delegated authority to agree the draft Parliamentary Order in light of the timescales involved and there being no legal ability to call a Cabinet meeting to do so instead.

Alternative options considered: None.