Issue - meetings

Report of the Leader of the Council seeking approval to develop a proposal, with the other Hampshire and Isle of Wight Councils, to bring about devolution of powers and responsibilities from Central Government to the wider Hampshire area, attached.

The report of the Leader of the Council was submitted seeking approval to develop a proposal, with the other Hampshire and Isle of Wight Councils, to bring about devolution of powers and responsibilities from Central Government to the wider Hampshire area.

With the consent of the Mayor, Honorary Alderman Vinson addressed the meeting.

RESOLVED

(i)  that the Leader of the Council and Chief Executive continue to work with other authorities in the Hampshire and Isle of Wight area to further develop proposals and negotiate with Government in order to achieve devolved powers and responsibilities that will lead to better outcomes for local people;

(ii)  that the proposals should include a proposal for a new governance arrangement, covering the geographical area of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight that would enable binding decisions to be made; and

(iii)  that delegated authority be granted to the Chief Executive, following consultation with the Leader and after consultation with Group Leaders, to lead negotiations with, and approve proposals to, Central Government.