RESOLVED:

That Cabinet agree to recommend to council: 

1.       The establishment of a Marches Forward Partnership with neighbouring local authorities. 

2.       The signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the local authorities to reflect the spirit of cooperation and joint working between them. 

3.       Support the development of the Marches Forward Partnership through representation on a joint local authority Leaders Group. 

4.       Delegate to the Chief Executive and Executive Director of Place to proceed with development of a work programme to meet the objectives within the Memorandum of Understanding, in consultation with relevant Portfolio Holders (depending on the service under consideration).