Decision details

Local Government Boundary Commission – Council Size submission

Decision Maker: Cabinet, Council

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: No

Purpose:

To consider approval of the draft submission to the Local Government Boundary Commission on the size of the Council, for consideration as part of a full review of electoral boundaries within the Borough.

Decision:

*RESOLVED –

 

That it be recommended to Full Council that the draft submission on Council size be submitted to the Local Government Boundary Commission as part of the full review of electoral boundaries within Chesterfield borough.

 

REASON FOR DECISION

 

To actively engage in the Local Government Boundary Commission review by submitting a proposal for Council size that ensures our governance arrangements support the Council’s needs and ambitions but also reflect our communities with the principle of locking in electoral fairness for the future.

Reason Key: Has a significant impact in environmental, physical, social or economic terms on communities;

Wards Affected: (All Wards);

Contact: Donna Reddish, Service Director - Corporate Email: donna.reddish@chesterfield.gov.uk Tel: 01246 345307.

Report author: Donna Reddish

Publication date: 23/02/2021

Date of decision: 23/02/2021

Decided at meeting: 23/02/2021 - Cabinet

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