Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: November 4, 2025

Purpose:

Content: Cabinet approved the preferred option, a three unitary model to cover Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent, as set out in the full submission document.   Cabinet delegated finalising the full submission document to the Leader of the Council, in consultation with the Chief Executive, prior to submitting to Government by the 28 November 2025 deadline.