Slough Council is contemplating merging with a London borough or expanding its boundaries under the government's English Devolution policy, aimed at consolidating local authorities. The council has yet to make decisions but will explore options which could result in Slough becoming part of the Greater London Authority or merging with neighboring boroughs. A paper outlining these considerations will be discussed at the upcoming cabinet meeting, although recommendations will be left to elected politicians and public approval. The importance of preventing Slough from feeling marginalized in any new arrangement is highlighted as a key concern.
The options being presented to the council leadership could include merging with a Strategic Authority, such as Berkshire or the Greater London Authority (GLA).
It will be important to consider how to avoid, or mitigate, the potential of Slough being seen as a peripheral part of any new strategic authority.
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