URL: https://midsussex.moderngov.co.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=606

Decision Maker: Chairman of the Council

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: No

Purpose: Record of action taken by the Chairman under Delegated Powers:   Related to the disapplication of Call In procedures (Cabinet Decision 24 September 2025: Local Government Reorganisation), to allow for the timely submission of a business case to central government.    

Content: Record of action taken by the Chairman under Delegated Powers:   Related to the disapplication of Call In procedures (Cabinet Decision 24 September 2025: Local Government Reorganisation), to allow for the timely submission of a business case to central government.     Record of the Chairman of the Council’s decision:   (a)   Following Council recommendations in respect of the submission of a Business Case to Government any executive decision taken by Cabinet on 24 September in respect of the submission of a business case for Local Government Reorganisation in West Sussex is reasonable in all the circumstances; and in particular taking into account the reasons listed below and;   (b)    is therefore to be treated as a matter of urgency, as any likely delay caused by the call in process will seriously prejudice the Council’s or the public’s interest;   (c)   pursuant to paragraph 14.14 Part 4 (vii) of the Constitution, Call In may be disapplied in this instance to allow for the timely submission of a Business Case to central government.  

Date of Decision: September 10, 2025