1.      That the recommissioning approach and process be endorsed.

2.      That the engagement approach, set out in the Communication, Engagement and Consultation plan, be approved.

That the Forward Plan of Key Decisions for the period 1 February 2018 to 31 January 2019 be noted.

RESOLVED

that the minutes of the meeting held on 5 December 2017 be confirmed as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.

RESOLVED

1.      To note that the Local Plan identifies the importance of development being infrastructure led and requests officers to ensure that priority is given to the early delivery of the infrastructure, including through the master planning process for the proposed allocations.

2.      To note that the Local Plan recognises and addresses the importance of avoiding coalescence and requests officers to consider how this could be strengthened even further through supporting technical guidance that further emphasises the importance of countryside gaps to support the sustainable growth approach that underpins the Plan.

3.      To ensure that new developments and homes are constructed to a high standard, the Council will continue to press the Government for powers to ensure this.

RECOMMENDED to Council

1.         that the draft Pre-Submission Local Plan be approved for the purposes of publication; and

2.         to delegate authority to the Director of Regeneration and Business, in consultation with the Executive Member for Regeneration, to make any minor amendments to the Local Plan prior to publication.

The report sets out the Draft Housing Revenue Account (HRA) Landlord Business Plan Budget for 2018/19, with proposals that respond to legislative changes; make best use of the investment potential; account for the rent reduction; and align to the debt strategy in the context of long term Business Planning.

That the draft Housing Revenue Account budget proposals for 2018/19, as set out in the report, be approved as the basis for consultation with Corporate Resources Overview and Scrutiny Committee, tenants and the public.

The purpose of this report is to seek Member approval for a draft Capital Programme for the Medium Term Financial Plan (MTFP) period 2018/19 to 2021/22 to facilitate effective financial management and planning.

That the Capital Programme for 2018/19 to 2021/22 be approved for consultation with the Corporate Resources Overview and Scrutiny Committee, residents, local businesses and other interested parties.

The report proposes the draft Budget for 2018/19 and updates the Medium Term Financial Plan (MTFP) approved by Council in February 2017.

That the draft Budget for 2018/19 and the updated MTFP 2018/19 – 2021/22 be approved as the basis for consultation with the Corporate Resources Overview and Scrutiny Committee, residents, local businesses and other interested parties.