Decision details

Details of decision: 

Leader approval of the Stronger Somerset proposal consultation feedback following the endorsement by Full Council on the 13 April 2021.

Reasons for proposed decision: 

At the Full Council meeting on the 13 April 2021, the Council resolved to:

1.    Endorse the submission of the response to the consultation, including the PA Consultancy professional experts critique attached as Appendix A and the Ipsos Mori Poll at Appendix B, on proposals for reform of local government in Somerset, specifically in respect of the One Somerset proposal.

2.    Note that the decision to submit the consultation response requires an Executive decision to be made before final submission. Whilst this is legally an Executive decision, it is felt important that this is debated by Full Council to ensure transparency and openness. It is proposed that following Full Council’s decision on whether or not to endorse the submission of the consultation response, the Leader of the Council will make the Executive decision to submit the consultation response to the Ministry of Housing Communities and Local Government by the deadline of 19 April 2021.

Alternative funding options sourced:

Funding and financial implications as set out in the Full Council report.