Decision
Analysis
outcome: Recommendations were approved for the transfer and for EMCCA to become a founder member of the East Midlands Freeport.
summary: The decision involves the transfer of accountable body status for the East Midlands Freeport from Leicestershire County Council to the East Midlands Combined County Authority.
topline: The Cabinet has decided to approve the transfer of accountable body status for the East Midlands Freeport from Leicestershire County Council to the East Midlands Combined County Authority.
reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious as it involves a transfer of power and responsibilities between different local authorities.
affected_stakeholders: ["Leicestershire County Council", "East Midlands Combined County Authority", "East Midlands Freeport"]
contentiousness_score: 6
political_party_relevance: There are no mentions or implications of political parties in the decision.
URL: https://democracy.rushcliffe.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=452
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Outcome: Recommendations Approved
Is Key Decision?: No
Is Callable In?: No
Purpose:
Content: It was RESOLVED that: a) the transfer of accountable body status for the East Midlands Freeport (EMF) from Leicestershire County Council (LCC) to the East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA) be approved; b) EMCCA becoming a founder member of the East Midlands Freeport be agreed; and c) the necessary changes to the governance documents be agreed, to enable this transfer to take place in accordance with the principles set out in this report.
Date of Decision: May 12, 2026