URL: https://www.southampton.gov.uk/modernGov/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=3530

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome:

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Purpose: To consider the report of the Leader of the Council setting out the proposed response to the Government's consultation on establishing a Mayoral Combined County Authority across Hampshire, Portsmouth, Isle of Wight and Southampton.

Content: To agree the proposed response, set out at Appendix 1 of the report, to the Government’s consultation on establishing a Mayoral Combined County Authority across Southampton, Hampshire, Portsmouth and Isle of Wight, submitted on behalf of Southampton City Council. 1  The establishment of a Mayoral Combined County Authority across Southampton, Hampshire, Portsmouth and Isle of Wight would be a major change to regional governance. It will bring significant opportunities for Southampton by devolving funding and responsibilities from central government to a more local level. 2  The proposed response sets out a summary of the key points of impact for Southampton and highlights areas where we would welcome further consideration by Government. 1  The council could choose not to respond to the consultation however this would limit Southampton City Council’s opportunity to express its view on the proposed Mayoral Combined County Authority. 2  An alternative response, deviating from the text at Appendix 1 could be provided to the consultation if Cabinet were so minded however this would need to be agreed by the consultation deadline on 13th April 2025.

Date of Decision: March 25, 2025