Issue - meetings

Report of the Leader of the Council seeking agreement for a devolution deal, attached.

With the consent of the meeting, Councillor Letts altered and moved his report seeking agreement for a devolution deal and Councillor Jeffery seconded.

RESOLVED

(i)  that following consideration of the updated position, approval be given in principle for the Leader to sign an agreement to be party to any Combined Authority; and

(ii)  that delegated authority be granted to the Leader, following consultation with the Chief Executive and Group Leaders, to undertake detailed negotiations with relevant government departments and public bodies in respect of a proposed devolution deal and to agree final terms subject to public consultation and ratification by Council.