URL: https://glostext.gloucestershire.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=2605

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: No

Purpose: That the Cabinet agrees and gives approval to submit Gloucestershire County Council’s response to the recent Government invitation to Express an Interest in forming a Foundation Strategic Authority.

Content: That the Cabinet agrees and gives approval to submit Gloucestershire County Council’s response to the recent Government invitation to Express an Interest in forming a Foundation Strategic Authority. Cllr Lisa Spivey sought Cabinet approval to submit Gloucestershire County Council’s response to the recent Government invitation to Express an Interest in forming a Foundation Strategic Authority   Having considered all of the information, Cabinet noted the report and   RESOLVED to:   1) Approve the strategic case for joining West of England Combined Authority (WECA) as Gloucestershire’s preferred long-term strategic direction and submit a single-county Gloucestershire Foundation Strategic Authority (FSA) Expression of Interest (EOI) as a precursor to WECA membership. 2) Delegate authority to the Chief Executive, in consultation with the Leader, to agree and submit the EOI and supporting materials, to reflect that preference. 3) Endorse continued concurrent work on building the strategic case for joining WECA, and single-county FSA development and submission.  

Date of Decision: March 18, 2026