Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: November 17, 2025

Purpose:

Content: Decision taken Cabinet:   1.    Noted the report, the draft Hertfordshire Local Government Reorganisation submission, and the indicative, non-binding view of the Full Council meeting held on 12th November 2025.   2.    RESOLVED:   a)    Submit the proposal and identify the two unitary (2UA) option as preferred; For: 0 Against: 6 Abstain:1   b)    Submit the proposal and identify the modified three unitary option (3UA modified) as preferred and request that the Secretary of State formally modify the proposal by agreeing boundary changes, as set out in the proposal; For: 3 Against: 4 Abstain: 0   c)    Submit the proposal and identify the modified four unitary option (4UA modified) as preferred and request that the Secretary of State formally modify the proposal be agreeing boundary changes, as set out in the proposal; For: 4 Against: 2 Abstain 1”   3.    That authority be delegated to the Chief Executive in consultation with the Leader of the Council to agree any final minor amendments to the Hertfordshire submission document prior to submission to Government by 28 November 2025.