Agenda and minutes

The Committee noted the apologies of Councillors Murphy and T Thomas.  The Committee also noted that following receipt of the temporary resignation of Councillor T Thomas from the Overview and Scrutiny Management Committee, the Service Director, Legal and Governance, acting under delegated powers, had appointed Councillor D Thomas to replace her for the purposes of this meeting.

To approve and sign as a correct record the Minutes of the meetings held on 15^th September, 2016 and to deal with any matters arising, attached.

RESOLVED the minutes of the meeting held on 15^th September, 2016 be approved and signed as a correct record.

The Committee considered the report of the Leader of the Council in relation to the Solent Mayoral Combined Authority proposals. 

The Committee received representations from Caroline Nokes MP, a member of the Chamber of Commerce and interested parties. They discussed with the Leader:

·  the process and procedure to achieving the Combined Authority and it’s viability;

·  the risks and benefits to Southampton;

·  the Government’s current position regarding Mayors and Combined Authorities;

·  role of the LEP in the short and long term;

·  decision making and parity between the parties;

·  barriers to the proposals;

·  links with the Sustainability and Transformation Plan;

·  local decision making and how this would influence projects such as improved transport links;

·  costs of the Combined Authority;

·  capacity within the local authorities; and

·  interim Mayoral arrangements.