Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: March 20, 2025

Purpose: To approve the letter of response to the Minister of State for Local Government and English Devolution’s (‘the Minister of State’) statutory invitation (dated 5 February 2025) for Gloucestershire leaders to develop a proposal for local government reorganisation, with interim plans to be submitted on or before 21 March 2025. To note and consider the options appraisal drafted by PWC, commissioned by Gloucestershire County Council.

Content: Cllr Stephen Davies sought Cabinet approval of the letter in response to the Minister of State for Local Government and English Devolution’s (‘the Minister of State’) statutory invitation (dated 5 February 2025) for Gloucestershire leaders to develop a proposal for local government reorganisation, with interim plans to be submitted on or before 21 March 2025. In addition he asked Cabinet to note and consider the options appraisal drafted by PWC, commissioned by Gloucestershire County Council.   Having considered all the information, Cabinet   RESOLVED to:   Note and endorse the letter of response, set out in Appendix 2, to the Minister of State’s statutory invitation of 5 February 2025 to provide interim plans for local government reorganisation for Gloucestershire.   Note the options appraisal at Appendix 3 and agree to it being submitted as an appendix to the letter of response