Decision Maker: Council, Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: November 18, 2025

Purpose: To consider the business case for local government reorganisation

Content: RESOLVED THAT:   1.    the completed final business cases and supporting documentation relating to: a.    a single unitary for Gloucestershire - appendix 3 b.    a two unitary East and West Gloucestershire - appendix 4 c.    a two unitary Greater Gloucester/Gloucestershire - appendix 5 d.    stronger places, stronger Gloucestershire – the case for East and West Gloucestershire - appendix 6 is noted;   2.    the decision is made to support the following Local Government Reorganisation Business Case as part of the submission to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG): -     a two unitary, East and West Gloucestershire as detailed in the business case in appendix 4   3.    responsibility is delegated to the Leader of the Council, in consultation with the Chief Executive, to finalise and agree the joint letter and submission, alongside other Gloucestershire Councils and submit to MHCLG on or before the November 28 2025 deadline.