RESOLVED – That Cabinet recommend to Council atits meeting on 25 September 2023, the establishment of a Local Plan Review Working Group, in accordance with the structure in Option 4 of the report, and the terms of reference detailed in Appendix 1 of the report.
REASONS FOR DECISION – To establish a Local Plan Review Working Group in order to undertake the review of the Local Plan. Based on the benefits and risks assessment of the 4 options, officers were of the view that Option 4 was the most appropriate course of action and struck the best balance. The Member Working Group would provide regular feedback to officers during the Local Plan review process.
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OTHER OPTIONS CONSIDERED AND REJECTED – The other 3 options in the report (not having a Working Group, setting up a Working Group of Members of all groups, and a Working Group involving only the leaders of each political group) did not strike the necessary balance of Option 4. |
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Please note that this was not a Key Decision so can be implemented by officers with immediate effect. |