Decision details

The government has invited proposals for local government reorganisation, in line with the proposals set out in its English Devolution White Paper of December 2024.

This report sets out the government's requirements and the initial response of the county council. This response sets out a wide range of views, rather than a consensus. It is not final, formal or binding.

Resolved: That

1. The collaborative interim plan be approved for submission to Government by 21 March 2025, as presented at Appendix B of the report; and
2. The decision be implemented immediately for the purposes of Standing Order C28(3) as any delay could adversely affect the execution of the county council's responsibilities. The reason for this is that the Interim Plan must be submitted by 21 March to meet the government's deadline, and any delay could put at risk the process of local government reorganisation and devolution in Lancashire.