Agenda

To submit the minutes of the Special Overview & Scrutiny Committee held on 22^nd July 2024 for approval as a correct record.

Recommended                     -   That the Minutes be received and approved as a correct record.

To receive a verbal update from the Chair regarding previous recommendations made by the Special Overview & Scrutiny Committee and items relating to the work programme.

Committee are requested to consider the update provided in the report on the key matters relating to the emerging Local Plan:

a)         Update on the preparation of the emerging Local Plan up to now;

b)         Update on proposed changes to national planning policy;

c)         Update on next steps, including submission of the Local Plan to the Planning Inspectorate for Examination, and;

d)         Update on consequences of not submitting the Local Plan (Sections 5 and 7). 

Recommended                 (1)   That the Committee note the report; and

                                            (2)   That Committee give consideration to the observations made at Sections 5 and 7 of the report and Officer recommendation that Members support Huncoat Garden Village, the associated Link Road and the continued development and submission of the emerging Local Plan.

Committee are requested to note Council approval of two Co-optee positions on the Special Overview & Scrutiny Committee.

Recommended                     -   That the report be noted.