Decision
Analysis
outcome: Recommendations were approved, with Option 1e being developed as the preferred option for submission to the Government.
summary: The decision involves the reorganisation of local government boundaries in the Newark Parliamentary Constituency.
topline: The Council has decided to reorganise local government boundaries in the Newark Parliamentary Constituency.
reason_contentious: This issue is contentious due to the potential impact on community identity and geography, as well as the involvement of various local stakeholders.
affected_stakeholders: ["Town and Parish Councils", "local community", "business organisations"]
contentiousness_score: 7
political_party_relevance: There are no explicit mentions of political parties in the decision.
URL: https://democracy.newark-sherwooddc.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=1065
Decision Maker:
Outcome: Recommendations Approved
Is Key Decision?: No
Is Callable In?: No
Purpose:
Content: That Cabinet: a) consider the options appraisal and summary document provided by PwC UK (Appendices 1 and 2to the Full Council report); b) following the decision of the Full Council, develop Option 1e as this Council’s preferred option for submission as a final proposal to Government by 28 November 2025; c) register as part of the submission, a request for consideration of including the whole of the Newark Parliamentary Constituency within the boundary of the proposed 1e unitary authority, to strengthen community identity and provide for more “sensible” geography; d) ensure the involvement of Town and Parish Councils and other local community and business organisations in the development of the final proposal; e) consider future reports on Local Government Reorganisation as required; and f) delegate the creation of a budget to the Leader of the Council through a Portfolio Holder decision in consultation with the Chair of the Governance, General Purposes and Local Government Re-organisation Committee.
Date of Decision: July 15, 2025