Issue details

Recovery and Devolution White Paper: Opportunities and Benefits for Surrey (Urgent Item)

 

 

The Government has recently announced its intention to publish a Recovery and Devolution White Paper in the autumn, setting out its plans for the devolution of powers, freedoms and flexibilities alongside intentions to increase the number of unitary and combined authorities and elected Mayors. Cabinet are asked to note the preparations in hand to respond to the Government’s anticipated Recovery and Devolution White Paper, due to be published in autumn 2020.

 

Decision type: Key

Decision status: For Determination

Notice of proposed decision first published: 13/07/2020

This decision will be taken under urgency procedures.

Reason for urgency:
This report will be dealt with under the General Exception rule as it has not had the required 28 days’ notice on the Forward Plan. The Chairman of the Resources and Performance Select Committee has been notified of the intention to make this decision.

The Government has confirmed its intention to publish a Recovery and Devolution White Paper in autumn 2020. The Council wishes to engage with partners and stakeholders over the summer on emerging ideas and proposals and wishes to respond in a timely manner to the White Paper.

Decision due: 21 Jul 2020 by Cabinet

Lead member: Leader of the Council

Lead director: Chief Executive

Contact: Michael Coughlin, Executive Director - Partnerships, Prosperity and Growth Email: michael.coughlin@surreycc.gov.uk Tel: 01932 795526.

Consultees

Preliminary related discussions have been held with the following:

 

  • Cabinet and Executive Directors
  • Surrey MPs
  • District and Borough Council Leaders and Chief Executives