URL: https://iow.moderngov.co.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=690

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Purpose:

Content: That, further to Full Council having considered the Cabinet report, Cabinet agrees to: 1.     Submit, with the agreement of Southampton, Portsmouth and Hampshire and/or Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, a joint expression of interest to be included in the priority programme for devolution, 2.     Seek to defend and help the government to understand the particular geography and historic status of the Isle of Wight’s self-governing local authorities since 1890, currently through the Isle of Wight unitary council, as being an exception in their plans for local government reorganisation, 3.     In recognition of 1 (above) and to demonstrate our commitment to seek devolution in accordance with the priority programme, seek a 12-month postponement of the Isle of Wight elections due to take place in May 2025, recognising that not doing so could prevent inclusion in the priority programme for devolution, 4.     In recognition of 3 (above) include the Town, Parish and Community Council elections also due to take place in May 2025 in the request for postponement.    

Date of Decision: January 9, 2025