Decision

RECOMMENDED:  That Officers be requested to conduct a Community Governance Review in respect of Hilgay Parish in line with the Terms of Reference drafted to potentially reorganise the parish into two parishes with parish councils using existing parish and ward boundaries as a guide.

Reason for Decision

BCKLWN have a statutory duty to carry out a Community Governance Review when a valid Community Governance Petition is received.

BCKLWN a statutory duty to agree and publish a Terms of Reference for the Community Governance Review to proceed. Once agreed and published, BCKLWN must comply with them.