Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: September 10, 2024

Purpose: To make recommendations on the future geography of Community Boards wef May 2025, following the outcome of the Boundary Review.

Content: A review of the Community Boards had been undertaken following the outcome of the Boundary Commission Review which reduced unitary Members from 147 to 97 together with some ward boundary changes. The Council had agreed to make savings as part of the Medium Term Financial Plan which resulted in a reduced total budget of £1m from 2025/26 which included staffing, project funding and operational delivery costs. The report recommended a new model of eight Community Boards which would take effect from May 2025, immediately following the local elections.   RESOLVED -  1)      That the establishment of 8 Community Boards effective from May 2025, in accordance with the recommendations of the recent review be AGREED. 2)      That authority be delegated to the Cabinet Member for Communities to make changes as required to Community Board boundaries. Any changes to be reported back to Cabinet.