This report seeks consideration of various issues regarding Local Government Reorganisation staffing matters.

The subject of the decision:

This report sought consideration of various issues regarding Local Government Reorganisation staffing matters.

Alternative options considered:

Cabinet considered the options set out in the report.

The reason for the decision:

Cabinet was satisfied that the proposals contained within the report were necessary regarding Local Government Reorganisation.

The decision:

That Cabinet:-

(1)     approves the appointment and retention of Walker Morris and Busola Osibogun as external Legal and HR advisors respectively for the work undertaken to date and to support the next stage of the process;

(2)     approves the actions proposed in the report, particularly consideration of those matters described in section 3 of the report, Next Steps: establishment of principles, potential measures, process and costings;

(3)     approves that detailed proposals and associated costings be submitted to a further Cabinet meeting for consideration (after consultation and the taking of further advice as considered necessary) as soon as reasonably practicable.