Decision

That
Cabinet:

a)      
consider the options appraisal and summary document
provided by PwC UK (Appendices 1 and 2to the Full Council
report);
 

b)     
following the decision of the Full Council, develop
Option 1e as this Council’s preferred option for submission
as a final proposal to Government by 28 November 2025;
 

c)      
register as part of the submission, a request for
consideration of including the whole of the Newark Parliamentary
Constituency within the boundary of the proposed 1e unitary
authority, to strengthen community identity and provide for more
“sensible” geography;
 

d)     
ensure the involvement of Town and Parish Councils
and other local community and business organisations in the
development of the final proposal;
 

e)      
consider future reports on Local Government
Reorganisation as required; and
 

f)           
delegate the creation of a budget to the Leader of
the Council through a Portfolio Holder decision in consultation
with the Chair of the Governance, General Purposes and Local
Government Re-organisation Committee.