Decision
Analysis
outcome: The recommendations were approved, including the creation of a sub group of all group leaders to discuss and develop proposals relating to public engagement.
summary: The decision at stake is the local government reorganisation in Nottinghamshire, including proposals to join with Nottinghamshire City Council and concerns about lack of needs-based assessments and potential cost savings.
topline: The Cabinet has decided to approve recommendations for local government reorganisation in Nottinghamshire, including the creation of a sub group to discuss public engagement proposals.
reason_contentious: This issue is contentious due to concerns raised by members about the lack of needs-based assessments, potential cost savings, and proposals to join with Nottinghamshire City Council.
affected_stakeholders: ["Members of the council", "Residents of Nottinghamshire", "Nottinghamshire City Council"]
contentiousness_score: 7
political_party_relevance: There are implications of political influence as the decision is in accordance with the requirement of the Government.
URL: https://democracy.broxtowe.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=2146
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Outcome: Recommendations Approved
Is Key Decision?: No
Is Callable In?: No
Purpose:
Content: Members received a report the latest position on Local Government Reorganisation in accordance with the requirement of Government to submit a final business case for local government reorganisation in Nottinghamshire. A number of queries were raised which included dismay at proposals to join with Nottinghamshire City Council, the lack of needs-based assessments within the proposals and disagreement with any statements that suggested the reorganisation would save money. The recommendation was widened to include substitutes for the sub group should the group leaders be unable to attend. RESOLVED to create a sub group of all group leaders, or their nominated representatives, to discuss and develop any proposals relating to public engagement should that become necessary in between ordinary scheduled Cabinet meetings. Reason This is in accordance with the requirement of Government to submit a final business case for local government reorganisation in Nottinghamshire.
Date of Decision: July 1, 2025