Decision Maker: Cabinet, Council

Outcome:

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: September 16, 2025

Purpose: To consider the agreed final proposal for Local Government Reorganisation for submission to Government.

Content: 1.          Approve the full proposal to government at appendix 4 of the report, including the Council’s primary support for option 1 within the proposal, for submission to government by the 26th September 2025 deadline.   2.          Delegate authority to the Chief Executive in liaison with the Leader of the Council to make any final amendments to the full proposal in advance of submission to the government.