Decision

The Council has decided to approve the Marches Proposition and establish a Partnership Board for collective delivery of priorities.

Analysis

outcome: Recommendations Approved

summary: The decision involves approving the Marches Proposition as the vision for the Marches Forward Partnership and establishing a Partnership Board for collective delivery of priorities.

topline: The Council has decided to approve the Marches Proposition and establish a Partnership Board for collective delivery of priorities.

reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious as it involves setting out governance arrangements and priorities that may impact various stakeholders.

affected_stakeholders: ["Marches Forward Partnership members", "Local residents", "Businesses in the area"]

contentiousness_score: 5

political_party_relevance: There are no explicit mentions of political parties in the decision.

URL: https://democracy.monmouthshire.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=1120

Decision Maker:

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Purpose:

Content: That Cabinet approves:   The Marches Proposition - Appendix One, as the agreed vision and collective ambition for the Marches Forward Partnership.   The establishment of light touch governance arrangements, through the establishment of a Partnership Board, set out in Appendix Two of the Marches Proposition as a basis for collective delivery and resourcing. The Partnership will focus on the immediate delivery of agreed priorities around environment, health, transport and food production.   An evaluation of the Partnership’s progress in twelve months’ time, to satisfy itself of the Partnership’s ability to move from concept to delivery and offer longer term, tangible benefits to the County.

Date of Decision: May 21, 2025