Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: November 17, 2025

Purpose:

Content: Resolved –   1.      that Cabinet notes that the options for a future unitary authority were debated at Full Council on 21 October 2025.   2.      that Cabinet agrees to the following:            Submit the proposal and identify the modified three unitary option (3UA modified) as preferred and request that the Secretary of State formally modify the proposal by agreeing boundary changes as set out in the proposal.   3.      that authority be delegated to the Chief Executive and Elected Mayor to agree any final minor amendments to the Hertfordshire submission document prior to submission to Government by 28 November 2025.   Please note this decision is not eligible for call-in following agreement with the Chair of Overview and Scrutiny Committee, as the proposals for Hertfordshire have to be submitted to the Government by 28 November 2025.