Decision Maker: Council, Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: September 23, 2025

Purpose: Approve the Business Plan for Local Government Reorganisation in West Sussex for submission to Government

Content: RESOLVED:   That Cabinet   1.    That the Leader of the Council submits the Business Case ‘Shaping West Sussex’ to Government.   2.    The Leader of the Council writes to the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government setting out its support for option B2 in the Business Case.   3.    That authority is delegated to the Chief Executive, in consultation with the Leader of the Council, to make any minor non-material corrections to the Business Case.   Due to the need for this matter to be determined as soon as possible the Cabinet has secured agreement from the Chairman of the Council for this key decision to be taken urgently (Part 4, Section 4.5, Standing Order 36) so that the submission can be made to government within the deadline, as the delay of waiting for the call-in period to elapse would prejudice the District Council’s interests.