Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: September 24, 2025

Purpose:

Content: The Leader took the Members to a vote on the recommendations which were agreed unanimously with 5 in favour.   RESOLVED   Cabinet:   (i)          noted that the Council debate on this matter earlier this evening, established the preferred option for local government reorganisation (LGR) in West Sussex. This is now Council policy. (ii)         delegated to the Chief Executive, in consultation with the Leader of the Council, authority to finalise the submission to Government by the deadline of Friday 26 September 2025. It will comprise the business case itself and a supporting statement reflecting the Council’s preferred option. (iii)        Noted that in constructing the submission (ii above) the Chief Executive will pay close attention to the government’s criteria for assessing proposals and the issues raised in debate by members.