Purpose

Cabinet is asked to consider and agree the
proposed submission to Government on Local Government
Reorganisation, taking into account the public and stakeholder
engagement, the views of Overview and Scrutiny, and the views of
Full Council.
 
This is deemed to be a Key Decision, and the
requirements of the council's Cabinet procedure rules (Standing
Order C18, Consideration of Key Decisions) have been complied
with.

Content

The Cabinet approved the recommendation(s) as
set out in the report.
 
The decision be implemented immediately for
the purposes of Standing Order C28(3) as any delay could adversely
affect the execution of the county council's responsibilities. The
reason for this was because of the Government's submission deadline
for proposals was 28 November 2025.