Summary
This report provides an update on the progress made since the Secretary of State invited district councils in England to submit proposals for local government reorganisation (LGR) and invites the Cabinet to consider developing a full business case for a Medway proposal.
Access to Information
The report together with any other documents being considered (unless they contain exempt information) will be available for inspection 5 clear days before the decision is taken by the Cabinet. Copies are available on the Council's website or requested from Democratic Services Medway Council, Gun Wharf, Dock Road, Chatham, Kent, ME4 4TR or email democratic.services@medway.gov.uk If you wish to submit information to the Cabinet about the item please also contact Democratic Services.
It is noted that the Local Authorities (Executive Arrangements)(Meetings and Access to Information)(England) Regulations 2012 requires 28 clear days’ notice of the intention to make a key decision.
On this occasion it has not been possible to provide this 28 clear days’ notice and therefore Section 10 (General Exception) of the above regulations have been complied with. It was not possible to include this report on the Forward Plan with 28 days’ notice because the Council had not concluded its consideration of the options regarding submission of proposals for LGR by that point.
Decision type: Key
Decision status: For Determination
Notice of proposed decision first published: 10/09/2025
Decision due: 23 Sep 2025 by Cabinet
Lead member: Councillor Vince Maple, Leader of the Council vince.maple@medway.gov.uk
Lead director: Bhupinder Gill
Contact: Bhupinder Gill, Assistant Director, Legal and Governance Email: bhupinder.gill@medway.gov.uk Tel: 01634 332133.
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