Issue details

Dispensation for Members to participate in discussion and voting on Local Government Reorganisation

Decision type: Non-key - Low

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 10/11/2025

Decision due: 7 Nov 2025 by Corporate Director & Monitoring Officer

Department: CMT

Background Documents: White Paper on English Devolution published on 16 December 2024 English Devolution White Paper: Power and partnership: Foundations for growth - GOV.UK Council Report: LGR – draft proposals; 14 March 2025 Draft Council report - Local Government Reorganisation - Draft Proposals NA 1.pdf Cabinet Report: LGR – draft proposals; 14 March 2025 Draft Cabinet report - Local Government Reorganisation - Draft Proposals 1.pdf Council Minutes; 14 March 2025 Agenda for Council on Friday, 14th March, 2025, 5.30 pm - Fenland District Council Cabinet Minutes; 14 March 2025 Agenda for Cabinet on Friday, 14th March, 2025, 6.15 pm - Fenland District Council Council Report: LGR – draft proposals; 21 July 2025 Draft Council report - Local Government Reorganisation - July 2025.pdf Cabinet Report: LGR – draft proposals; 21 July 2025 Draft Cabinet report - Local Government Reorganisation - July 2025 1.pdf Council Minutes; 21 July 2025 Agenda for Council on Monday, 21st July,

Delegated Power Being Exercised: Part 3 - Responsibilities for Functions; Table 4, paragraphs: 47B To consider and grant requests for Dispensations from section 31 of the Localism Act 2011 in accordance with paragraph 1.3.2 of Article 9

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