Purpose

To provide Members with background information
regarding the extensive reforms to the local government framework
across England set out in the White Paper on English Devolution
published 16 December 2024.
 
To provide Members with an update on the LGR
progress for the Peterborough and Cambridgeshire area.
 
To consider the proposed letter of submission
to the Government by 21 March 2025. This letter has been drafted in
conjunction with other authorities in Cambridgeshire and
Peterborough following discussions between the Councils
Leaders’ and Chief Executives.

Decision

The Cabinet has considered the
background to the English Devolution White Paper and its
implications for residents of the District and Huntingdonshire
District Council.
 
The Cabinet has delegated
authority to the Chief Executive, in consultation with the
Executive Leader of the Council, to finalise the proposed letter to
Government along with other Council Leaders, as the interim
submission, to indicate our commitment to work towards achieving a
consensus proposal by November 2025. It should be noted, it is the Executive Leader of the Council who
will sign this letter.