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To carry out public engagement on Local
Government Reorganisation

Reasons for the decision

Public engagement is one of the
requirements in the Government’s criteria for evaluating
Local Government Reorganisation. The timing is driven by the
Government’s requirement for Horsham District Council to
submit its proposal on or before 26 September 2025.
 

Alternative options considered

The Council could not engage
with the public. This was rejected because it would undermine its
proposal for reorganisation by not meeting a criteria set by the
Government.
 
The Council could start its engagement
earlier, but this timing was agreed with the other Leaders to allow
them time to get the evidence to reduce the number of options
presented to the public, thereby making the engagement clearer for
those taking part.