Decision details

(i)              That the Council’s intention to seek immediate withdrawal from the Local Government Association, including all committees, events, activities and information-sharing arrangements, be noted.

(ii)             That the terms and conditions of LGA membership be noted, and that the Service Director for Finance and the Service Director, Legal & Governance, in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Finance and the Portfolio Holder for Legal, Governance & Operational Performance, be authorised to engage with the LGA to secure immediate withdrawal.

(iii)           That engagement with other authorities to understand the Council’s position outside the LGA be noted.

(iv)           That the Council’s withdrawal from LGA-associated bodies, including the Local Councils Network and LG Inform, be noted.

(v)             That, should the LGA’s purpose and structure change significantly to address the concerns raised by members in the motion to full Council, Cabinet will give due consideration to membership in future years.