Issue - meetings

Report of the Leader of the Council seeking approval from Members for delegated authority to be given to the Chief Executive, following consultation with the Leader of the Council, to conduct negotiations with the Government, and with the other Hampshire and Isle of Wight Councils and partners, and to agree a devolution deal for Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, attached.

The report of the Leader of the Council was submitted seeking approval from Members for delegated authority to be given to the Chief Executive, following consultation with the Leader of the Council, to conduct negotiations with the Government, and with the other Hampshire and Isle of Wight Councils and partners, and to agree a devolution deal for Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

Amendment moved by Councillor Pope and seconded by Councillor Morrell:

Add additional recommendation (iv)

“To report, in writing, back at each Full Council, the progress of negotiations”

UPON BEING PUT TO THE VOTE THE AMENDMENT WAS DECLARED LOST

RESOLVED

(i)  that it be noted that the Leader has, by virtue of the Council’s Constitution, delegated authority to progress the next stage towards securing a devolution deal for HIOW, including ongoing negotiations with the Government in light of the Government’s anticipated proposal of a devolution deal for HIOW;

(ii)  that delegated authority be granted to the Chief Executive, following consultation with the Leader of the Council, to give effect to the contents of the report including (but not limited to) undertaking detailed negotiations with relevant government departments in respect of the proposed devolution deal for HIOW; and

(iii)  that the Leader ensure that all members are kept informed of the progress of the negotiations as they move forward.