Decision details

Decision details

Devolution update and budget allocation

Decision Maker: Council

Decision status: Recommendations approved

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: No

Purpose:

Following the CEB meeting on 15 December 2016 –

 

Council is recommended to supports in principle the submission of a devolution bid with a governance model based on the current two-tier structure for local government with a combined authority and elected mayor.

 

 

Decision:

Council resolved to allocate the budget of £50k to support the initial study on viability and sustainability and governance; specialist work on collaboration around Children and Adult services; public consultation and involvement; and preparation of a revised Devolution Deal. This will be funded from reserves and balances.

 

Publication date: 18/04/2016

Date of decision: 18/04/2016

Decided at meeting: 18/04/2016 - Council

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