Decision details
Derby and Derbyshire Combined Authority (R000)
Decision Maker: Cabinet, Council
Decision status: Recommendations approved
Is Key decision?: Yes
Is subject to call in?: Yes
Purpose:
To determine whether the Council's role in
promoting economic development and regeneration, and improving
transport within its area can be more effectively and efficiently
delivered through working as part of a new Combined Authority for
Derby and Derbyshire. The Council will need to agree its position
with regards to becoming a constituent member of the new Combined
Authority, and to inform their decision, Councillors will have
access to the Governance Review that has been undertaken and the
proposed Scheme of Governance for the new Combined Authority.
Decision:
*RESOLVED -
(1) That it be recommended to Full Council that it endorses the outcome of the Review exercise undertaken pursuant to section 108 of the Local Democracy Economic Development and Construction Act 2009, that a Combined Authority be created for Derby and Derbyshire. And, that Chesterfield Borough Council becomes a full constituent member of the proposed Derby and Derbyshire Combined Authority, subject to the outcomes of the statutory consultation process and contingent on Chesterfield Borough Council continuing to be able to participate fully in both the Derby and Derbyshire and Sheffield City Region Combined Authorities.
(2) That it be recommended to Full Council that it supports the submission of the Scheme Document attached at Appendix 2 to the report to the Secretary of State in seeking the creation of a Combined Authority for Derby and Derbyshire.
Contact: Neil Johnson, Service Director - Economic Growth Email: neil.johnson@chesterfield.gov.uk Tel: 01246 345241, Michael Rich, Interim Director (Projects).
Publication date: 10/02/2015
Date of decision: 10/02/2015
Decided at meeting: 10/02/2015 - Cabinet
Effective from: 12/02/2015
Accompanying Documents:
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