Purpose

This report seeks approval for the council to
sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Herefordshire
Council, Shropshire Council and Monmouthshire and Powys County
Councils for collaboration as a Marches Forward Partnership.

Decision

That:
 
a) Support Herefordshire Council’s
Leader in working with neighbouring local authorities to present
outline terms of reference for a Marches Forward Partnership;
 
b) Delegate to the Chief Executive in
consultation with the Council’s Leader to agree changes in
finalising the Memorandum of Understanding to reflect feedback from
each cabinet and to complete the Memorandum of Understanding;
and
 
c) Delegate to the Chief Executive and
Corporate Director for Economy and Environment to proceed with
development of a work programme to meet the objectives within the
Memorandum of Understanding, in consultation with relevant
Portfolio Holders.