Decision details

Cabinet considered the continuing involvement of the Council in discussions to secure a devolution deal for Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire.

It was stated that development of the Chetwynd Barracks site and the Toton area of strategic growth required significant investment in infrastructure to unlock the land for housing development. This opportunity would be more likely to be deliverable through a County deal. Furthermore, large scale deals across Nottinghamshire could help to secure investment from government to tackle problems relating to land and housing. Acting alone, the Council would find this difficult to achieve.

Environmental initiatives such as engagement of local communities, large scale tree planning, solar panel installation, electric vehicle infrastructure would be more efficiently achieved collaboratively.  A joint approach to collecting food waste in Nottinghamshire was being pursued.  Members further considered the risks included in relation to local democracy and the future of Districts and Borough.

RESOLVED to endorse the continuing involvement of the Council in discussions to secure a devolution deal for Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire.

Reason

There were greater opportunities for Broxtowe to benefit from a County deal to secure government investments. Levelling up investment would be more likely to be received if the Council participated in a County deal this would support areas in Broxtowe where skills levels were lower and support investment to create a national skills academy.  As part of the devolution deal, City, District and Borough Councils would be at the heart of determining the local priorities for the UKSPF investment plans.