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1. Summary

1.1. The Cabinet is asked to consider the issues raised in the attached report and begin developing a position in readiness to respond to the publication of the White Paper on Regionalism in May.

2. Reason

2.1. To develop an approach to Regionalism and ensure the arguments are well articulated and heard, particularly those relating to cost and efficiency.

3. Other Options considered and rejected

3.1. Not applicable.

4. Conflicts of Interest declared by the decision maker or a member or officer consulted

4.1. Not applicable.

5. Dispensation granted by the Standards Committee

5.1. Not applicable.

6. Reasons for the matter being dealt with if urgent

6.1. Not applicable

Approved by: Date:

Councillor T.K. Thornber, C.B.E.

Section 100 D - Local Government Act 1972 - background papers

The following documents disclose facts or matters on which this report, or an important part of it, is based and has been relied upon to a material extent in the preparation of this report.

NB the list excludes:

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Published works.

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Documents which disclose exempt or confidential information as defined in the Act.

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