The Cabinet considered a report of the Deputy Chief Executive (People) updating Members on the Mid and South Essex Sustainable & Transformation Partnership (STP) proposals, considered at the Council meeting on 19^th July 2018.

Resolved:

1. That the resolution made by the Council at its meeting on 19 July 2018 where the Council unanimously agreed that the People Scrutiny Committee should “give due consideration to referral to the Secretary of State, taking these objections and other relevant factors into account” (as set out in Appendix 2 to the submitted report), be noted.

2. That it be noted that this is a matter for People Scrutiny Committee to make a formal response to or make a referral to the Secretary of State.

3. That it be noted that there will be a further report to People Scrutiny Committee providing details on the process for making a referral and that People Scrutiny Committee refer the matter to Full Council for a final decision.

Reasons for decision:

To receive an update in connection with the process for responding to the STP proposals.

Other options:

None.

Note: This is an Executive Function

Eligible for call-in to: People Scrutiny Committee

Cabinet Member: Cllr Salter