Decision details

East Midlands Freeport Change of Accountable Body

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision status: For Determination

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Decision:

It was RESOLVED that:

 

a)              the transfer of accountable body status for the East Midlands Freeport (EMF) from Leicestershire County Council (LCC) to the East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA) be approved;

 

b)              EMCCA becoming a founder member of the East Midlands Freeport be agreed; and

 

c)              the necessary changes to the governance documents be agreed, to enable this transfer to take place in accordance with the principles set out in this report.

Report author: Adam Hill

Publication date: 13/05/2026

Date of decision: 12/05/2026

Decided at meeting: 12/05/2026 - Cabinet

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