Issue - meetings

Non-Key Decision

Portfolio Holder

Councillor Matthew Relf – Portfolio Holder for Regeneration and Planning

RESOLVED that

a)    the motion regarding the draft Local Plan and the presentation from the mover and seconder of the motion, be received and accepted with Cabinet Members agreeing with its overall sentiments;

b)    as a result of a) above, the motion be referred to the Council’s Local Plan Working Group for further consideration as part of the post consultation evaluation exercise and the overall Local Plan development process.

In accordance with Council Procedure Rule 14.4 (the process for considering a motion that is the responsibility of the Cabinet), Members were requested to further consider a Notice of Motion moved by Councillor Lauren Mitchell and seconded by Councillor Kevin Rostance.

Members considered the alternative option of just noting the motion and its recommendations.

The Chairman allowed the mover and seconder of the motion to address Cabinet Members for 5 minutes each as part of the ensuing discussion.  At his discretion, he also allowed Councillors Lee Waters and Chris Baron to address the Cabinet in respect of the motion.

RESOLVED that

a)    the motion regarding the draft Local Plan and the presentation from the mover and seconder of the motion, be received and accepted with Cabinet Members agreeing with its overall sentiments;

b)    as a result of a) above, the motion be referred to the Council’s Local Plan Working Group for further consideration as part of the post consultation evaluation exercise and the overall Local Plan development process.

Reason:

In accordance with Council Procedure Rule 14.4, to consider a Notice of Motion that is the responsibility of Cabinet, as referred from the Council meeting held on 2 December 2021.

The meeting adjourned at 12.07pm and reconvened at 12.25pm.