Decision
Analysis
outcome: The outcome of the decision was to approve Option B as the Council's preferred option for LGR and delegate authority to make necessary amendments before submission.
summary: The decision at stake is the submission of a proposal for Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG).
topline: The Cabinet has decided to submit Option B as the Council's preferred proposal for Local Government Reorganisation.
reason_contentious: This issue is contentious as it involves significant changes to local government structure, which can impact various stakeholders and communities.
affected_stakeholders: ["Council members", "Local residents", "Local businesses"]
contentiousness_score: 7
political_party_relevance: There are implications of political influence as the decision was made by the Cabinet, which may have political affiliations.
URL: https://democracy.cambridge.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=5707
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Outcome:
Is Key Decision?: Yes
Is Callable In?: Yes
Purpose: To agree the LGR proposal submission that the Council will be supporting before submission to MHCLG.
Content: To agree the LGR proposal submission that the Council will be supporting before submission to MHCLG. Cabinet resolved (Unanimous) to: i. Note the reports and other documents which include all LGR options likely to be submitted. ii. Consider the feedback and any recommendations made by Council at its meeting held immediately prior to this Cabinet meeting. iii. Approve the draft proposal, Option B, for submission to the Secretary of State as this Council’s preferred option for Local Government Reorganisation iv. Delegate to the Chief Executive Officer in consultation with the Leader the authority to make any necessary amendments prior to submitting the final proposal.
Date of Decision: November 20, 2025