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09/01/2025 - Political Balance on Council Committees ref: 1694 Recommendations Approved

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Decision Maker: Council

Made at meeting: 09/01/2025 - Council

Decision published: 10/01/2025

Effective from: 09/01/2025

Decision:

RESOLVED

That Council approved the recommendations set out in Appendix A of the report inclusive of the revised allocation of seats for the committees to the recognised political groups, in accordance with statutory proportionality requirements and the Constitution.

Reason for Recommendations – To ensure that the revised political balance of the Council is applied to the governance structure of the Council, in accordance with law and approved guidelines contained in the Council Constitution.

Alternative Options Considered – None, as the revised political balance calculation is required to be reported to full Council under the Local Government and Housing Act 1989 and Local Government (Committees and Political Groups) Regulations 1990.

09/01/2025 - English Devolution White Paper & the Creation of Strategic Authorities ref: 1695 Recommendations Approved

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Decision Maker: Council

Made at meeting: 09/01/2025 - Council

Decision published: 10/01/2025

Effective from: 09/01/2025

Decision:

RESOLVED

That Council

a) Welcomed the publication of the English Devolution White Paper and intent to devolve powers from Government and agrees that it wished to continue to be included in discussions on the creation of a Strategic Authority for the South Midlands.

b) Agreed that it wants to join the Devolution Priority Programme as a Principal Local Authority of the South Midlands Authorities.

c) Delegated authority to the Leader of the Council to submit an Expression of Interest to confirm North Northamptonshire Councils agreement to join the Devolution Priority Programme to explore the creation of a South Midlands Strategic Authority.

d) Delegated authority to the Leader of the Council (in consultation with Group Leaders) to progress negotiations for the creation of a South Midlands Strategic Authority on behalf of the Council through the Devolution Priority Programme or otherwise.

e) Agreed that, following these discussions, consultation and the development of specific proposals (including allied responsibilities, powers, governance and resources), a further report be considered by Council in 2025 to enable a decision to be taken on the creation of a Strategic Authority for the South Midlands.

Reason for Recommendations: To provide the opportunity for the Council together with the other South Midlands principal authorities to engage in the Devolution Priority Programme to explore the additional opportunities, benefits, and risks, for the area associated with the establishment of a Strategic Authority so that a more informed decision can be taken at a later date in 2025. This report is presented to allow a response to Government to meet the deadline of 10^th January 2025.

Alternative Options Considered: The Council could choose not to engage with Government and the other South Midlands local authorities on the devolution proposals. This could result in the Council losing an opportunity to realise potential opportunities to deliver better outcomes for residents and businesses of our area. It may also lead to Government mandating change without the same ability of the Council to influence proposals.