Issue - meetings

To consider a report that seeks approval to public consultation on a draft updated Statement of Community Involvement.

Report & Appendix attached

The Executive considered a report that provided an update on progress for producing the revised Statement of Community Involvement and that sought approval to undertake public consultation on the draft.

It was RESOLVED:

The Executive considered a report that provided an update on progress for producing the revised Statement of Community Involvement (SCI) and that sought approval to undertake public consultation on the draft.

The Portfolio Holder for Environment & Regeneration advised that the revised SCI was similar to the previous version, but had been expanded to include sections on both Neighbourhood Planning and the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL).

In view of the fact that the public consultation period for the draft SCI would largely take place during the school holidays, the Executive supported a request from the Leader that this period be extended to the second week of September 2018.

It was RESOLVED:

1.  That the draft Statement of Community Involvement (Appendix 1 of the report) is approved for public consultation for a period of eight weeks, commencing Wednesday 18 July 2018.

2.  That delegated powers are granted to the Assistant Director: Planning & Regulation, following consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Environment & Regeneration, to make such amendments as considered necessary in the final preparation of the Statement of Community Involvement and to make necessary preparations for the public consultation.

Reason for Decision: As contained in report.

Other Options considered: As contained in report.