Issue - meetings

To consider the report of the Leader of the Council regarding the submission of a joint expression of interest with Hampshire, Isle of Wight and Portsmouth Council’s to be included on the priority programme for devolution.   

Decision made: (CAB 24/25 47791)

On consideration of the report of the Leader of the Council and having received representations from a member of the public and Councillor Blackman, Cabinet approved the following:

(i)  To submit, with the agreement of Hampshire, Isle of Wight, and Portsmouth a joint expression of interest to be included on the priority programme for devolution.

(ii)  To work with Councils across the region to develop proposals that reflect the geography of Unitary authorities across Hampshire and the Solent.

(iii)  To report further to Cabinet and Council as proposals are developed.