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REPORT OF THE SERVICE DIRECTOR – REGULATORY

This report identifies the latest position on key planning and transport issues affecting the District.

RESOLVED:That the report on strategic planning matters was noted.

REASON FOR DECISION: To keep Cabinet informed of recent developments on strategic planning matters.

Audio recording – 11 minutes 48 seconds

The Leader of the Council presented the report entitled ‘Strategic Planning Matters’ and advised that this report identified the latest position on the key planning and transport issues that affected the district.

The following Members asked questions:

·       Councillor Ian Albert

·       Councillor Amy Allen

In response to questions, the Service Director – Regulatory advised:

·       A stakeholder workshop was held in June 2024 which provided feedback on the consultants report regarding the Town Centre Strategy.

·       The views of Councillors could be taken into account in the future following the formation of any new Town Councils.

The Managing Director advised that a paper entitled ‘Community Governance Terms of Reference’ was on the agenda for the meeting of Full Council on 11 July 2024. If this paper was approved, it would result in consultations with Town, Parish and Community Councils across the district and research into whether any new Town Councils were required.

Councillor Amy Allen proposed and Councillor Ian Albert seconded and, following a vote, it was:

RESOLVED:That the report on strategic planning matters was noted.

REASON FOR DECISION: To keep Cabinet informed of recent developments on strategic planning matters.