Issue - meetings

Proposals for devolution to a Mayoral Strategic Authority

Purpose

This report provides information on the submission of an Expression of Interest (EOI) to Government. This is in response to the Government’s devolution policy and seeks to position our region in the next round of devolution for the purpose of creating a Mayoral Strategic Authority (MSA).

Recommendation

That Council resolves to:

1. Note the benefits from the proposed devolution of powers and functions, and agree to continue building on the collaborative approach across the region to date;

2. Consider and present views to the Executive on the proposed Expression of Interest (EOI) to be submitted by Oxfordshire County Council (OCC) as the upper-tier authority to Government, noting that the EOI is designed to proactively position our region for early consideration in the next wave of the Devolution Programme;

3. Acknowledge the EOI as an initial invitation to Government, opening further dialogue and engagement, and not a decision to establish a Strategic Authority;

4. Note that a further report will be brought to Council prior to any final decision on the creation of a Strategic Authority;

5. Note the informal Devolution Board will oversee discussions with Government, ensuring robust governance and stakeholder engagement by elected members throughout this process.

Additional documents:

Issue - meetings

Proposals for devolution to a Mayoral Strategic Authority

Meeting: 03/12/2025 - Council (Item 8.)

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