Decision details

Local Government Reorganisation and Devolution

Decision Maker: Council

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Decision:

1.             Note the likely process for the development of proposals for local government reorganisation.

2.             Support in principle the four unitary model, including a unitary council covering the boroughs of Chorley, South Ribble and West Lancashire, as its initial preferred structure for local government in Lancashire.

3.             Delegate to the Executive Leader the authority to agree the council’s position in relation to the initial plan prior to its submission in March 2025.

Report author: Chris Sinnott

Publication date: 03/03/2025

Date of decision: 27/02/2025

Decided at meeting: 27/02/2025 - Council

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