Decision details

(i)               That the contents and implications of the English Devolution White Paper be noted.

(ii)              That Cabinet pledges to stand up for the historic independence of the Borough.

(iii)            That Cabinet continues to work through the Staffordshire Leaders Board to develop and deliver devolution as set out in the Board’s submission to Government in September 2024.

(iv)            That the petitioning of residents in relation to the preservation of the Borough, be supported.

(v)             That Newcastle-Under-Lyme’s Members of Parliament be called upon to support the Borough’s preservation, and that they engage with Government Ministers in stating the case for the Borough.

(vi)            That the Leader & Chief Executive write to the Deputy Prime Minister and relevant Ministers stating the Council’s position.

(vii)          That a report from the Leader of the Council be submitted to Full Council on 22 January, 2025 , setting out the details of the Government’s Devolution and Local Government Reorganisation White Paper and how this Council can stand up for the independence of its Borough.