Decision Maker:

Outcome: Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: January 15, 2026

Purpose:

Content: Decision taken (FOR: 4 AGAINST: 3) Cabinet: 1.    Noted the content of the report, and the indicative non-binding view of Special Council at its meeting on 15 January 2026; and 2.    Agreed to request the government to postpone the ordinary elections to Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council due to be held on 7 May 2026 in order to release capacity to deliver local government reorganisation and so allow reorganisation to progress effectively.