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(i)              
That the contents and implications of the English Devolution White
Paper be noted.
(ii)             
That Cabinet pledges to stand up for the historic independence of
the Borough.
(iii)           
That Cabinet continues to work through the Staffordshire Leaders
Board to develop and deliver devolution as set out in the
Board’s submission to Government in September 2024.
(iv)           
That the petitioning of residents in relation to the preservation
of the Borough, be supported.
(v)            
That Newcastle-Under-Lyme’s Members of Parliament be called
upon to support the Borough’s preservation, and that they
engage with Government Ministers in stating the case for the
Borough.
(vi)           
That the Leader & Chief Executive write to the Deputy Prime
Minister and relevant Ministers stating the Council’s
position.
(vii)         
That a report from the Leader of the Council be submitted to Full
Council on 22 January, 2025 , setting out the details of the
Government’s Devolution and Local Government Reorganisation
White Paper and how this Council can stand up for the independence
of its Borough.