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(i)             
That the forthcoming statutory consultation on proposals for local
government reorganisation (LGR) in Staffordshire and
Stoke-on-Trent, be noted;

 
(ii)            
That a cross?party LGR Cabinet Panel be established,
chaired by the Leader of the Council.

(iii)          
That the work being undertaken to support a
devolution offer for Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent be noted and
endorsed;

(iv)          
That it be noted that the Ministry for Housing,
Communities & Local Government has acknowledged receipt of the
Council’s intention to hold elections in May 2026 and has
confirmed this will proceed.