Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: April 10, 2025

Purpose: To agree the draft response to the Government consultation on devolution proposals for Hampshire and the Solent.

Content: RESOLVED that   The indicative response to the Hampshire and the Solent Devolution Consultation, as set out in appendix 1 be amended as follows: Question 1 be amended to neither agree nor disagree and change “will bring” to “could bring”. Question 2 be strongly disagree. Question 3 be neither agree nor disagree and change “will bring” to “could bring”. Question 4 be neither agree nor disagree and change “will bring” to “could bring”. Question 5 be amended to neither agree nor disagree and change “will mainly” to “could mainly”. Question 6 be neither agree nor disagree and change “will be” to “could be”. Question 7 be amended to neither agree nor disagree The Council’s response to the consultation, as amended, be agreed and for officers to submit the response by the deadline of 13 April 2025.   Reasons for the decision   To finalise and agree East Hampshire District Council’s response to the Government’s public consultation on the establishment of a Mayoral County Combined Authority for Hampshire and the Solent.   Alternative Options Considered   There are two options relating to the consultation; 1) do nothing or 2) respond to the consultation. Responding to the consultation is considered the only option given that the Council wishes to ensure its views on the devolution agenda are taken into account.   The call-in deadline is Tuesday 15 April 2025 at 4.00pm.