Agenda item

1.    That the Leader of Council write to the Cabinet Secretary for Local Government and Public Services in the terms of the draft letter at Appendix 2 of the circulated report, conveying the Council’s response to the Green Paper. This majors on the points in paragraphs 11-23 of the circulated report, including the “tests” outlined; and

2.    That Cabinet refer this report to Council on 30 May for further discussion prior to the proposed response being sent.

Decisions:

1.    That the Leader of Council write to the Cabinet Secretary for Local Government and Public Services in terms of the draft letter, at Appendix 2, of the circulated report, conveying the Council’s response to the Green Paper. This majors on the points in paragraphs 11-23 of the circulated report, also including the “tests” outlined; and

2.    That Cabinet refer this report to full Council on 30 May for further discussion prior to the proposed response being sent.

Reason for Decisions:

To invite Members to endorse the Council’s response to the Green Paper.  The deadline for responses being 12 June 2018.

Implementation of Decisions:

The decision will be implemented after the three day call in period.