Roger Tait

LOCAL GOVERNMENT REORGANISATION AND DEVOLUTION UPDATE

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 4th November, 2025 2.00 pm - November 04, 2025

...the Cabinet noted recent developments in local government reorganisation and devolution, the work undertaken to prepare the final submission document, recommended to Full Council that a unitary council for Newcastle-under-Lyme be the preferred option, supported co-developing a devolution growth framework for Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent, endorsed the submission document's focus on devolution, supported the proposed Strategic Authority geography, reiterated its belief in the current two-tier system, emphasized the need for high service standards, requested full government funding for reorganisation, requested MPs' support, and authorized the Leader to update the final submission.

Recommendations Approved

DISCLOSURE OF EXEMPT INFORMATION

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 4th November, 2025 2.00 pm - November 04, 2025

Recommendations Approved

WALLEYS QUARRY - ODOUR ISSUES

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 4th November, 2025 2.00 pm - November 04, 2025

...to note the contents of the update report regarding the ongoing odour issues associated with Walleys Quarry.

Recommendations Approved

FORWARD PLAN

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 4th November, 2025 2.00 pm - November 04, 2025

...to receive and note the Forward Plan, which outlines key decisions expected to be taken by the Cabinet between 1 November 2025 and 28 February 2026.

Recommendations Approved

CONTRACT AWARD FOR REPAIRS TO J2 MAIN POOL ROOF - CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 4th November, 2025 2.00 pm - November 04, 2025

Recommendations Approved