Decision Maker: Executive

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: November 25, 2025

Purpose:

Content: The Executive resolved as follows:                                                                                         1.     To agree that the decision is exempt from call in due to the need to make a submission to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) by 28 November 2025.   2.     To note the observations made at the special Council meeting held on 18 November 2025 regarding the proposed submission on local government reorganisation in Lancashire.   3.     To approve the proposal attached as Blackpool’s business case for local government reorganisation in Lancashire.   4.     To approve that as part of the proposal, a request is made to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government for a modification order under Section 7 of The Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007 to deliver boundary changes alongside the base business case as set out in the proposal document.   5.     To authorise the Leader of the Council to submit the Council’s proposal for local government reorganisation in Lancashire to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.   6.     To delegate authority to the Chief Executive, following consultation with the Leader of the Council, to approve any minor amendments to the proposal that may be required, to ensure submission before the deadline.